Erin’s skipping challenge

Nine year old Erin Hindle challenged herself to raise much needed fund for our Hospice in memory of her Grandad.

Her Grandad was admitted to the Hospice and had his last day here on our ward. When Erin realised that the Hospice needs to cover the cost of its services mainly by fundraising, she wanted to do something to help.
She decided to do a skipping challenge and skip 71 times every day in June as this number represented her Grandad’s age when he died.

Erin said: “After Grandad passed away, I decided to do something for the Hospice and to remember him. I love skipping so I thought it was a good way to raise money.”

She was very determined, even when she had aching muscles after the first week. Her little sister, five year old Martha learnt how to skip and tried skipping along with Erin as well. Erin’s challenge was very successful and she raised an amazing £803.

Her mum, Amy is very proud of her and she said: “At school, they have given her a special head teacher’s award for her fundraising. She is already planning her next fundraising activity.”

We would like to thank to Erin and her family for supporting our Hospice and we wish her good luck for her next challenge.