The pupils are pictured presenting a cheque to Sarah Williamson, left, and Mary Page, right, of Cancer Research UK.Echo picture by Stuart Martin. Order no: 9512727
YOUNGSTERS at a Hampshire school have been celebrating raising cash for a cancer charity.
Pupils at Wellow Primary School have handed over a cheque for £185 to Cancer Research UK after they were inspired to raise money for a worthy cause during a lesson about religion.
After hearing about how Muslims give money to charity as part of their following of Islam, Year 6 pupils contacted dozens of local businesses to see what donations they could offer.
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