“It’s nice to be nice”

Ayoungster from Newcastle has been pulling out all the stops to help those in need.

Seth Leigh, aged ten, has been donating and fundraising for causes throughout Staffordshire since the beginning of the pandemic lockdown, when he started off by baking and selling cakes with the proceeds being donated to the Covid ward at Royal Stoke Hospital.

Along with raising money for the Royal Stoke Children’s Ward, Seth has also helped his mum, Jodie Leigh, cook more than 800 meals for the homeless and people in need, as well as collecting food parcels.

Recently, Seth, who lives in Newcastle, has been working alongside Morrison’s in Cheadle, where he collected the ‘Christmas Community Donations’ from the store and has since delivered and distributed to people in and around the community.

A spokesman for Morrisons Cheadle said: “This young lad, Seth, is a true inspirational hero, he does so much for raising funds and giving to charities, and works closely with the intervention team, a very worthy cause.

“He was amazed to receive the Xmas community donations from Cheadle store which were delivered and distributed in and around our communities.

“Well done Seth.”

Seth wished to give thanks to those that have helped him donate and said: “Thank you to all of the Morrisons Family.

“Thank you to all of my family and friends, and my followers on Facebook who always support and donate.”

Seth’s parents, Sheryl and Jodie, are unbelievably proud of their sons kindness and Jodie said: “We burst with pride every time.

“Covid certainly sparked a thought for Seth, seeing people in need. Everyone is so proud and the support they show him is incredible.”

Telling us more abut Seth’s plans for the future, Jodie told us: “Seth has already spoken about children’s clothing donations and cooking more meals. He is also excited about the Easter Egg Collection again.”

Seth wants to encourage more people to fundraise for charities and those in need and, reflecting on his fundraising journey so far, he said: “It’s nice to be nice.”

If you would like to know more about Seth and his fundraising, please go online to his Facebook Page ‘Seth Mission.’