Doncaster pupils' litter pick in aid of hospital garden project
Youngsters cleaned up their community to support a hospital fundraiser
Big hearted pupils at a Doncaster school took part in a community litter pick to raise funds for a hospital project.
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Edlington worked hard to raise money for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity, supporting their project to create the Phoenix Garden at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough.
The special garden will provide a peaceful and supportive outdoor space for patients, helping to improve their wellbeing during their time in hospital.
A school spokesperson said: “As part of our fundraising efforts, our children took part in a fantastic community litter pick, showing their commitment to caring for our local environment whilst raising money for such a worthwhile cause.
“Armed with litter pickers, bags and lots of enthusiasm, the children worked together to clean up our school grounds, the surrounding streets and Edlington Recreation Ground. They collected an incredible number of bags of litter, making a real difference to our local community.
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“We would also like to say a huge thank you to the ECO Centre and the Friends of Edlington group for kindly lending us the litter pickers and equipment needed to make the event possible.
“As a Catholic school, we encourage our children to put their faith into action through kindness, compassion, service to others and caring for God's creation.
“This event was a wonderful example of our children living out these values, whilst making a positive difference both within Edlington and to patients in our wider community. We are incredibly proud of every single child who took part.
“Their enthusiasm, teamwork and determination were truly inspiring.”