A young boy from Ulverston has been labelled a 'superstar' after raising hundreds for charity.
Riley Graham had a dream of making enough pocket money to buy himself a new bike, and looked to raise the funds by making and selling his own wooden planters.
When this proved to be so popular and successful, Riley decided to pledge half of the earnings to St Mary's Hospice after the charity cared for his auntie Nina several years ago.
On Wednesday, July 31, Riley visited the hospice to present the team with a cheque worth £450, along with four planters to delight patients enjoying the courtyard.
His dad Lee said: "This all started in April - he's always keen to be doing and building stuff, earning pocket money for himself.
"He actually made a few planters during lockdown and then decided that he wanted to make some for the community."
The local community has since returned the favour with the Ulverston Curry Club learning about his efforts and donating money to support Riley's work.
In a letter they sent to him, the club said: "We would like to recognise your fabulous efforts in making planters, which you very kindly donate some of the profits to St Mary's.
"Please accept this random act of kindness from UCC to go towards your new bike - very well deserved, young man."
For the Graham family, St Mary's was an 'absolutely worthwhile' cause for the money to go to.
"I remember them hosting a birthday for Nina when she turned 50," Lee added.
"We sat in the outside area, the same one that Riley visited this week, and now his planters get to stay there."
The hospice was more than delighted to receive the donation, branding Riley as a 'superstar' after meeting with him.
Events and challenges manager Mel Dixon said:"It was an absolute pleasure to meet Riley.
"Not only is he hugely talented but he has a heart of gold - he will go far with his determination and empathy."
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