Sowerby schoolboy raises more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Samuel Strudwick, from Sowerby, has raised more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Sowerby schoolboy raises more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support

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An 11-year-old boy has raised more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Samuel Strudwick, from Sowerby, set out to raise £200 in memory of his grandad but ultimately raised an impressive £566.32 through selling sweets and items at car boot sales.

His fundraising project began in February and was inspired by the care and support Macmillan provided to his grandad, as well as the help given to his family and school during that time.

His parents, Ginna and Myles Strudwick, said: "Samuel has shown strength and determination throughout his journey.

"Everyone who knows him knows he and Grandad were best friends who were inseparable.

"Samuel has taken time to deal with his emotions and decided he wanted to give back so that Macmillan could offer more support to families facing similar situations.

"He is already planning his next fundraiser."

Stacey Rhodes, senior relationship fundraising manager for Macmillan Cancer Support, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Samuel for his amazing fundraising.

"It is particularly inspiring to see someone so young show such determination and compassion for people affected by cancer."

Rachel Peru, a Macmillan volunteer, visited Keeble Gateway Academy, where Samuel is a pupil, to thank him in person for his efforts.