AN Exmouth schoolgirl's selfless act to donate her birthday money to people in Africa has now seen her raise over £450 for Red Nose Day.
The quest of nine-year old Abbie Clarke, from Exmouth, started when she shocked family and friends after she decided to donate her birthday money to people in need in Africa. But now the young fundraiser, who attends Bassetts Farm Primary School, wants to do more, and has started her own fundraising page to help those less fortunate. To help raise money she has so far made and sold 30 Victoria sponge cakes, undertaken jobs for friends and family, painted nails for pupils in her dance class and planned a table top sale at her school.
Abbie's mum, Sarah Clarke, said:
"I'm one very proud mum - there aren't many children who would even think of giving their money away. She told me 'I don't want to help just one family' - she also wants to help children who are carers."
Anyone who wants to donate can do so at: at: https://www.facebook.com/abbiesraisingfunds?ref=bookmarks
