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Harli Dixon, aged 11, has surpassed her fundraising goal for St Elizabeth Hospice, raising more than £23,300 to honour her late mother. The young fundraiser has secured a leaf on the hospice's Memory Tree as a lasting tribute.
The big picture: Harli participated in the charity's Midnight Walk and hosted a Dinner & Dance at Seckford Hall, raising £23,300 for St Elizabeth Hospice.
The fundraising efforts mark two years since Jemma Chatten, Harli's mother, died from cancer at age 34.
Harli was named Fundraiser of the Year in BBC Radio Suffolk's Make a Difference Awards 2024.
Why it matters: St Elizabeth Hospice provides crucial care for people with life-limiting illnesses throughout the county. Fundraising efforts like Harli's help ensure these services can continue while keeping the memory of loved ones alive.
By the numbers:
Harli raised over £23,300, more than doubling her initial £10,000 target
The hospice's Memory Tree has held over 1,400 names since 2011
The Memory Tree initiative has raised almost £350,000 for the hospice
What they're saying: Harli Dixon said, "It feels really special to have raised money for St Elizabeth Hospice and to have a leaf on the hospice's Memory Tree for my mummy."
Harli's father, Rob Dixon, added: "St Elizabeth Hospice really is a wonderful charity and one we are so pleased to support. They gave brilliant support to Harli and her mummy and I am so proud of Harli for what she has achieved with her fundraising."
What's next: The funds raised will support St Elizabeth Hospice's services, helping them care for others in the community.
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