Calderdale mum bids to help children spending Christmas in hospital
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Mum-of-one Holly Denby, 33, from Brighouse, has started a campaign to provide children who will be staying in Calderdale Royal Hospital during the December and into the New year.
Mrs Denby, runs an online bookshop business called Bella's Books, and has reached out the Calderdale community to support her as she attempts to raise £500 for the hospitalised young people, who would most certainly being missing home during a confusing pandemic-hit period.
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Hide AdShe said: "We would love to surprise the children with some gorgeous new story books, activities and games to keep them entertained while unfortunately spending time in hospital this Christmas.
"It's been a rubbish year.
"I want to do all I can to cheer the children up who are stuck in hospital.
"I'm hoping our local community and the region's businesses will come together to help us reach our fundraising target and do something wonderful to end such a terrible year."
As part of the campaign, Mrs Denby will be personally donating an extra 10% of the total amount raised in additional books.
If you would like to donate, visit: here.
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