Hemel Hempstead schoolgirl raises hundreds for the NHS

Hollie has raised over £1,000

A six-year-old girl from Hemel Hempstead has completed the challenge of running 20 miles in six days and raised over £1,000 for the NHS.

Hollie Woodham was inspired by Captain Tom Moore and decided to do something herself for the NHS.

She has now completed her challenge and smashed her £60 target, raising £1,078 for NHS Charities Together.

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Hollie's mum Gemma said: "To say we are proud of Hollie doesn't even come close to how we feel about this amazing little girl."

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