Denny five-year-old walking 5km for five days straight for family support service

Alex Jeffrey, of Denny, explained to her parents she would like to help people in need during a conversation about life amid a pandemic.

That discussion led to the Denny Primary School youngster drawing up her fundraising plan on behalf of Home-Start Falkirk – one that’s so far generated an incredible £1200 for the volunteer-led network.

The P1 pupil was joined by mum Sally (35), dad Andrew (39) and 14-month-old brother Jack as she set off this morning from her home in Kilbirnie Terrace on the first of her series of strolls.

Mum Sally said: “After discussing with Alex how tough it was for a lot of people, including ourselves at the moment, she decided she wanted to do something to help.

“Home-Start is based just up the road. We initially wanted to raise £100 and set up a JustGiving page on Monday of last week. By 10.30am we were at £200.

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“Alex is really thoughtful and is always thinking of others so an act of kindness like this isn’t phasing her. She’s looking forward to walking this week with her one-year-old brother and her dad and I in our homemade T-shirts!

“Our first walk was great, we had plenty of Haribo to keep us going.

“We actually ended up doing slightly over the 5k and incorporated a bit of homeschooling as well as Alex had to hunt a haggis which she had made before her walk!

“The money raised means an awful lot for Denny, especially during these times. We are happy to raise awareness and spread a bit of hope during what is a very hard January for so many.

“People have been very generous so far. We are overwhelmed.

“Alex is a very kind and determined young lady and we are so proud of her.”

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Home-Start works alongside parents to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life.

Last year, the organisation supported 56,000 children in 27,000 families across the UK.

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