Girl, 6, spends pocket money on gifts for hospice

A six-year-old girl has used her pocket money to buy Christmas presents for patients in a hospice.

Eleri purchased "a car boot full of goodies", including chocolates, puzzle books, magazines and slippers, for people at Myton Hospice in Warwick, which cared for her grandmother.

The six-year-old asked staff what gifts would help the most and said she wanted the patients to "feel looked after" and "not worry about not having things that they need".

Sharon Kelly, ward manager at the hospice, said Eleri's kindness had "truly touched our whole team". She added: "Every item she thoughtfully chose will bring comfort, dignity and moments of joy to our patients and their families".

"Myton helped to look after my nanny, so I wanted to help them looking after the people at Myton", Eleri said.

"I wanted to help people at the hospice, and I wanted to help make people happy especially because it is near Christmas."

Stephanie, her mum, added that she "couldn't be prouder" of her daughter who had "worked so hard to save up" for the donations.

"From wanting to make sure patients didn't need to worry if they forgot any toiletries, to getting slipper socks to make sure they are comfortable, she has really demonstrated what an amazing girl she is", she said.

"Her generosity reflects the very best of our community, and we are so grateful for her support", Ms Kelly added.

Stephanie added that Myton Hospice, which provides support in Coventry, Rugby and Warwick, was "a cause close to our hearts" and Eleri was already planning what she could to help next.

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