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Boy, 11, Sells his Toys for Charity
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August 2006
By Heather Greenaway
SCHOOLBOY Robert McKenzie sold all his toys to raise £1800
for a hospital charity after his mum died.
The 11-year-old flogged his favourite Meccano sets, Tonka trucks
and Playstation games at garden and car boot sales to collect cash
for a cancer laboratory appeal.
His pocket money also went into the charity box and he inspired
his schoolmates to add their lunch money to the fund.
The money has been gratefully received by the Rocky Appeal, which
hopes to raise £2million for a cancer lab at Queen Alexandra
Hospital in Portsmouth.
Robert's dad Bob, 47, of Motherwell, said his son has been an inspiration
to him since his wife Patricia, 45, died from kidney failure in
November.
The builder, who moved from Scotland to Fareham, Hampshire, added:
"His mum was in and out of hospital for two years.
"It has been very difficult for us both since she died.
"It was Robert who came up with the idea of raising money.
He picked the Rocky Appeal because his mum supported them.
"He was determined to raise as much as he could and it was
his idea to give up his toys and pocket money.
"His friends were happy to help, too. His mum would be really
proud."
Rocky Appeal founder Mick Lyons has now given Robert a fundraiser's
award.
He said: "Robert's been so brave and has been so determined
to raise money - he has a heart of gold."
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