Finley raises £100s for Pilgrims Hospices by dancing on his drive

7 year-old Finley Dyer from Ramsgate was inspired to support Pilgrims Hospices after his nan, Barbara (Nanny B), was cared for by the local hospice charity in 2021.

Finley woke up one morning and decided he would dance on the driveway outside his home to try and raise awareness and donations to help support Pilgrims services.

Finley’s dad, Chris, said: “Finley’s fundraising started off as a couple of pounds and then exceeded £100, and now he has a JustGiving page showing an incredible £935 (plus Gift Aid). Our thanks go out to the kind support and donations of passersby who generously donated to Finley.”

Finley said: “I danced and sold my old toys on my driveway as I wanted to help people who are poorly and need Pilgrims care, because they looked after my Nanny B. I hope my fundraising helps others, too. If you want to raise money for Pilgrims Hospices, you can do the same. Merry Christmas, everyone!”

Karen Kenward, Community Fundraising Manager, added:

“Chris called me to let me know what Finley had done through his own initiative, and I was absolutely amazed at the total he has raised to date, which is still increasing. Finley’s family and friends are so very proud of him, and his JustGiving page keeps growing. What Finley has achieved is just wonderful; at just 7 years old, to have this idea to support our charity’s cause is just incredible. It’s so wonderful to see from someone so young.

“We at Pilgrims, his dad Chris, and his family and friends, are so very proud of Finley’s amazing commitment. His school has also recognised his commitment to our charity. Thank you so very much, Finley, your Christmas festive video on how to encourage others to donate is so heartfelt, we really cannot thank you enough.”

If you would like to make a donation to Finley, please visit his JustGiving page.

If you’ve been inspired by Finley and would like to fundraise for Pilgrims in the Thanet area, we’d love to hear your story.

Please contact Karen Kenward:

• Telephone: 01843 233 934
• Email: [email protected]

Each year, Pilgrims Hospices care for thousands of people across east Kent, with services provided from its three hospice sites in Ashford, Canterbury, and Thanet, as well as in patients’ own homes. It costs over £17.2 million annually to run these services, much of which comes from the generous support of the local community.