A CARING six-year-old boy has so far raised over £5,000 for a charity that helped save his little sister’s life.
Joey Wright, from Ombersley, has been running in support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital, which saved his two-year-old sister Sophia Wright’s life.
Sophia was born with pulmonary stenosis – a heart defect – that led her to need life-changing surgery at just 13 days old.
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Joey, who started fundraising through running at just four years old, says the support his family received from the hospital inspired him to give something back.
He is particularly motivated by his sister’s journey and wants to help other children receiving treatment at the hospital.
“It means that I’m helping my sister and other children by raising money and being kind, which makes me really happy,” he said.
Over the past two years, the child has raised over £5,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital to help families like his while doing something he loves.
Joey Wright has so far raised over £5,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital (Image: Joey Wright)
Joey added that he has learned how important it is to support others and that helping people and being kind make him “really happy”.
Inspired by fundraising posters he had seen and encouraged by those around him, Joey decided he wanted to take on the challenge himself and has already raised a significant amount for the hospital.
His next challenge will be running 1.5km at the Mini Great Birmingham Run on May 2.
His mum, Megan Whitworth, and dad, Matthew Wright, said they are incredibly proud of what he has achieved at such a young age.
With support from his school and local community, Joey has been training hard for this year’s run.
Joey added that taking part in runs has taught him that he is helping children treated at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and how it is rewarding to make a difference.
