Josh, 11, coped with the grief of losing his mum by fundraising
bereaved boy donated £1,020 to epilepsy charity
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AN “EXCEPTIONAL” young boy from Aberdeen who coped with the grief of his mother’s death by fundraising has donated more than £1,000 to a leading epilepsy charity.
Josh Watt immersed himself in a fundraising drive following the death of his epileptic mother, Tracy, who died at Easter.
The 11-year-old primary seven pupil at Mile End Primary School, in the city’s Rosemount area, acted as primary carer for his mother, who was diagnosed with epilepsy at birth.
“I just hope I’ve made her proud,” he said last night.
Josh, who now stays with his grandfather, Gavin Watt, 61, in Bob Cooney Court, yesterday handed over a cheque for £1,020 to city councillor Bill Cormie, who accepted it on behalf of Epilepsy Scotland.
Mr Cormie, SNP councillor for Midstocket and Rosemount, said: “When I was first told about Josh, a lump came in my throat.
“I think it’s a very courageous way for a youngster to deal with the grief of losing a parent.
“To collect that sort of money at such a young age stands him in good stead for playing a vital role in society.”
A modest Josh said: “I just started raising money after my mum died because I wanted to try and do something to help people who have epilepsy.
“I haven’t really set a target for my fundraising. I’m just going to keep going.”
