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11-year-old raises over £23,000 for hospice in memory of mum

Harli Dixon, aged 11, has surpassed her fundraising goal for St Elizabeth Hospice, raising more than £23,300 to honour her late mother. The young fundraiser has secured a leaf on the hospice's Memory Tree as a lasting tribute.

The big picture: Harli participated in the charity's Midnight Walk and hosted a Dinner & Dance at Seckford Hall, raising £23,300 for St Elizabeth Hospice.

  • The fundraising efforts mark two years since Jemma Chatten, Harli's mother, died from cancer at age 34.

  • Harli was named Fundraiser of the Year in BBC Radio Suffolk's Make a Difference Awards 2024.

Harli’s first visit to St Elizabeth Hospice to see her mum
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Harli’s first visit to St Elizabeth Hospice to see her mum

Why it matters: St Elizabeth Hospice provides crucial care for people with life-limiting illnesses throughout the county. Fundraising efforts like Harli's help ensure these services can continue while keeping the memory of loved ones alive.

By the numbers:

  • Harli raised over £23,300, more than doubling her initial £10,000 target

  • The hospice's Memory Tree has held over 1,400 names since 2011

  • The Memory Tree initiative has raised almost £350,000 for the hospice

Harli & Rob Dixon at the Memory Tree
St Elizabeth Hospice
Harli & Rob Dixon at the Memory Tree

What they're saying: Harli Dixon said, "It feels really special to have raised money for St Elizabeth Hospice and to have a leaf on the hospice's Memory Tree for my mummy."

Harli's father, Rob Dixon, added: "St Elizabeth Hospice really is a wonderful charity and one we are so pleased to support. They gave brilliant support to Harli and her mummy and I am so proud of Harli for what she has achieved with her fundraising."

What's next: The funds raised will support St Elizabeth Hospice's services, helping them care for others in the community.

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