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Kali Lindsay

Bradley Lowery Foundation turns to alternative methods to bolster fundraising during lockdown

A special coronavirus fundraising group has been set up by the Bradley Lowery Foundation to help raise vital donations for the children it is currently supporting.

The trust was set up charity following the death of six-year-old Bradley on July 7, 2017 by his mum, Gemma, of Blackhall Colliery, County Durham.

Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many events across the UK have had to be postponed or cancelled.

The concept of the group is to keep people entertained by running hosting interactive activities while raising vital funds for the children during this difficult time.

So far, the nightly games, which include bingo, quizzes, Deal or No Deal and Wheel of Fortune, have raised more than £420, which will be shared between the poorly children the foundation is currently fundraising for, nationwide.

Lynn Murphy, co-founder of the foundation and its head of fundraising and communications, said: “During quarantine, people are looking for ways to occupy their time.

“At 7pm, every night, we are holding games and activities on our new Facebook page to keep people entertained and continue raising vital funds for our poorly children, throughout the lockdown.

“Donations can be made to our children’s campaigns, and we are offering a couple of hours entertainment and giving away some amazing prizes too.

“Everyone is in the same boat, people are bored, and we all want something to look forward to, with this group we can offer that, and still help our amazing children in the process.”

To join the group and take part, you can visit here

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