Eight-year-old Lostock Hall boy with ADHD raises £500 for food bank

An eight-year-old Lostock Hall boy with ADHD and ODD has raised more than £600 to help vulnerable people.
From left to right (back) are Thomas, nana Sue, Joshua, Megan, mum Nicola and Emily Blackwell, who all live together.From left to right (back) are Thomas, nana Sue, Joshua, Megan, mum Nicola and Emily Blackwell, who all live together.
From left to right (back) are Thomas, nana Sue, Joshua, Megan, mum Nicola and Emily Blackwell, who all live together.

Joshua Blackwell has hosted raffles to raise £500 for New Day Church's food bank and £120 for Moss Side Community Centre, which is putting together care packages for isolating people.

The eight-year-old started his mission seven weeks ago, and after reaching his £500 target on the last day of lock-down, he has been given a certificate from the food bank to applaud his hard work.

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He now aims to raise £1,000 for the cause by the end of the year.

Joshua said: "Some people don't have a home or enough to eat, and I like helping people. It makes me feel happy.

"There are a lot of people who need help, so I'm going to carry on helping them."

His mum Nicola says she could not be prouder of how her son has dedicated his time to good causes during lock-down.

She added: "It's brilliant and has given him a focus."

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She also says the family want to thank all their friends and relatives who have donated prizes to Joshua's raffles, as well as Morrison's in Leylands and Beer Box in Bamber Bridge.

The team at New Day Church Food Bank were so impressed by Joshua's kindness that they not only gave him a certificate but also delivered a bundle of sweet treats for the eight-year-old and his siblings, who helped out, to enjoy.

Wendy Hodgson, the food bank's coordinator, said: "We are very grateful for the support that Joshua is providing, which is allowing us to purchase essential food supplies to support local families in need.

"He has amazed us with the energy and enthusiasm he has put into his fundraising activities!"

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To make a donation, please visit Joshua's Joy Charity Raffle Page on Facebook.

Or to drop off essential items at the food bank, visit the New Day Church building in Ward Street, Lostock Hall, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 9am and 1pm.

Please contact the team directly if you would like to donate financially on 01772 461454 or 07928 335679 or [email protected]

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