How one Hoghton mum is showing random acts of kindness across Lancashire this Christmas through George's Legacy, a charity dedicated to her son

A bereaved mother is hoping to spread some festive cheer this December by carrying out random acts of kindness.
By Natalie Walker
Published 5th Dec 2019, 06:00 BST
Updated 5th Dec 2019, 07:34 BST

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Gillian Hinds

Gillian Hinds, of Hoghton, is leaving gifts in random places, hoping a well deserving stranger will find it.

The 57-year-old, who set up George’s Legacy, in 2015, to honour her son, who died just a few days after he was born in 1997, said she wants to celebrate his life and as she can’t buy him gifts, she wants to give to others.

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“I don’t really pick a specific person, I just leave the gift somewhere.

“The first one I did was two little boys in Hoghton, Oliver and Oscar Walmsley, who were really excited.

“I have some gifts in my car and when I drive somewhere, I leave a gift. I went to Centre Parcs the other week and left a few there.

“I will never know who has found the gifts, unless they post on my George’s Legacy Acts of Kindness Facebook page.

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“I just think if we can bring a bit of joy and happiness by surprising people, it is a good thing to do.

“I like to be kind, especially coming up to Christmas. I would have been spending on George, I may as well bring joy to someone else

“It also raises awareness of George’s Legacy, which supports parents that have lost a baby.”

Gillian added she has recently become a grandmother, as George’s twin, Thomas, has a baby.

She also has sons Nathan and Ashley.

To follow Gillian’s work, visit George’s Legacy Random Acts of Kindness on Facebook.

Click here: George’s Legacy Random Acts of Kindness on Facebook

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