A nine-year-old girl has embarked upon a mission to raise hundreds of pounds for children undergoing cancer treatment in the north-east.
Rebecca Morris, who lives in Oldmeldrum, was inspired to help after seeing the care her grandfather received when he was diagnosed with the disease.
She has begun raising money for Team Jak, which was founded by West Lothian teenager Jak Trueman before he died at the age of 15 from Gamma Delta T-Cell Lymphoma.
The foundation currently offers support to youngsters in Aberdeen and Livingstone by handing out goodie bags in hospital, providing counselling and arranging activity days.
It is currently in the process of raising £70,000 to expand its services with a satellite base in the Granite City.
Rebecca’s mum Tracy said: “She started this after her beloved Granda was diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
“At that age she was eight and was asking how it was all paid for.
“Thankfully he’s fine, so she wanted to start giving something back.”
With the help of her family Rebecca has held a wide range of fundraising events, with even more in the works.
Rebecca said: “I am planning a bingo night and I am getting some managers at Tesco to wax their legs.”
She is also organising a party for north-east children going through cancer treatment.
So far she has donated £660 to Team Jak.
Mrs Morris added: “I have to say, I have been surprised by her.
“I thought maybe it would be a novelty at first after she saw all the doctors and nurses, but she’s got quite a lot on at the moment.
“She’s a feisty wee thing.
“She’s doing most of it herself and she’s doing amazingly well.”
The charity’s chief executive Allison Barr said: “Team Jak is honoured to have Rebecca fundraising on behalf of our inspirational children and young people with cancer.
“Not only is she raising much needed funds but she’s also raising more awareness of our charity and cause through her family, friends and peers and we are very proud of her.”
