Shropshire Star

Fundraising day in memory of Cleobury boy Jack

The mother of a little boy who died last year is holding a fundraising day in aid of the hospice that helped him.

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Jack Edwards and Chrissie Woodhouse at the family fun day at Farlow and Oreton Village hall last July

Chrissie Woodhouse, mother of Jack Edwards, the Cleobury Mortimer boy who passed away from Leukaemia aged just seven, has pledged to take on the role of main fundraiser for the "Jacks Army" group that have continued to raise money for cancer-related charities since his death in 2016.

She is starting with a family fun day in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice, which will be held on Saturday from noon to 6pm at Farlow and Oreton Village Hall, near Cleobury Mortimer.

A similar fundraising day took place this time last year, when Jack was still alive, but he passed away in August after a long battle with Leukaemia.

Chrissie said: "I'm doing it to keep Jack's memory alive, this year I have done most of the organising as last year I was in hospital.

"I really wanted to do this for Acorns as they have been a rock for my family and continue to be, they are an amazing charity and I want to give something back.

"Everyone has been so kind with donations for the raffle, once again the community has come together in memory of my beautiful Jack.

"Please come along, everyone's welcome. I would like to say how grateful I am to everyone that's donated prizes or supported the event."

Entry is free and there will be a bouncy castle, BBQ , stalls, ice cream, music raffle, face painting, brave the shave and balloon release.

Lots of fund-raising had been done for Jack, and various charities who helped him, by his supporters who dubbed themselves "Jack's Army".

The informal charity group has pledged to continue raising money in Jack's memory, including a planned third annual glow run in Cleobury Mortimer early next year.

Organised by Rachel Shields, from Oreton, near Cleobury Mortimer, the two glow runs previously held have attracted hundreds of runners and raised thousands of pounds.