FIVE inspirational children have helped to raise more than £2,600 for the charity Allsorts.
The Stroud-based charity supports children with additional needs and their families.
Like many charities, Allsorts has been struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, so the five youngsters decided to take part in the 2.6 Challenge to help the charity.
The challenge is a simple and fun way for people to do their bit to help save UK charities, and involves participants completing tasks based around the numbers 2.6 or 26.
Eight-year-old Euan Whitham, who is completing 26 laps on his scooter, has raised more than £300 so far for the charity.
Nine-year-old Ethan Bullingham will also be competing 26 laps of his favourite field and he has currently raised more than £162 for Allsorts.
Charlotte Bottger, 9, is attempting to complete 26 miles in four weeks, and has so far raised just under £400.
13-year-old Olly Hills is going to skip 26 times without stopping for the charity, and he has also raised just under £400 so far, while five-year-old Finley Clarke is doing a 26 pin bowling challenge and has raised £40 so far.
Perry Bishop and Chambers Estate Agents in Stroud have also created their own Is This The Way To Amarillo music video to raise funds for Allsorts.
Along with other fundraising events, the estate agents and the youngsters have helped to raise £2,600 for the charity.
Fundraising manager for Allsorts, Rosa Barratt, said: "We were so surprised at how quickly the children came up with their ideas.
"The range of talents really impressed us. We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in the 2.6 Challenge, which has now raised £2,600 towards our crisis appeal.
"This appeal is helping to keep Allsorts safe, so that we are here for families who have children with additional needs long after the virus has gone."
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