Pinning their hopes on raising NHS cash

Last year, seven-year-old George Bromley was getting 'crafty for cash' in aid of Manchester Children's Hospital, who helped him following a rare reaction to eye-drops. 

George, who goes to Simmondley Primary School, was hospitalised there with Stephen Johnson’s Syndrome just before he turned three, after he had a reaction to chloramphenicol eye drops – making him only the fifth person in the  UK to get it from that particular antibiotic. 

To raise money the youngster made hundreds of keyrings, but this year himself and his family have been invited to take part in the hospital’s £72 for 72 years campaign – celebrating the NHS. 

“The hospitals have looked after George for more than five years, since he fell ill before he was three and spent two weeks on the burns unit with Steven Johnson’s Syndrome,” explained his mum Elle. 

“The after-effects of this have led to numerous appointments and procedures at the eye hospital – we have always been so happy with the care he has received and as a family are keen to support the charity’s great work.”  

As a family, including his younger siblings Isy and Joey, they have produced a friendly scavenger hunt around Glossop and are inviting people to buy a copy – which comes with a homemade badge.

There are 12 clues and all the answers are numbers, with the loop making a 1.5 mile walk. 

Each sheet costs £2, which can be done in your own time and answers can be emailed to Glossopscavenger@gmail.com - there will be a draw from correct answers to win a box of sweets courtesy of Glossop Pick N Mix.

If you would like to take part please donate the money to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/georgebromley

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BUSY: George Bromley and his family are raising funds for the NHS.