WILLOWBROOK Hospice said they are "honoured" to have been a part of Max Woosey's three-year 'Camp Out' as the teenager looks to finally bring his charity challenge to a close.
After a family friend urged Max to have an "adventure" with a tent he gifted him shortly before he passed away, the 13-year-old set a challenge to camp in his garden every day and raise money for North Devon Hospice; the hospice that cared for him in his final days.
Being dubbed the 'Boy in the Tent', Max has now been described as a "true hero" as his three-year challenge has raised more than £700,000 for the Hospice.
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On the second anniversary of Max's challenge last year, the teenager invited people all over the country to join him outside - wherever that may be - and raise money for their local hospice or charity of choice.
With Max's auntie and grandparents from St Helens and seasoned volunteers at Willowbrook Hospice, and the fundraiser camping in the area when visiting family, people across the borough duly obliged to his national call-out.
Raising funds for Willowbrook Hospice, the Newton and Earlestown Community Group organised a 'Big Family Camp Out' for people of all ages at Wargrave Primary School last March.
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Following the success of last year's camp out, Willowbrook Fundraising Facilitator, Bev Neilson said: “We were honoured to be part of Max’s Big Camp Out last year when Newton and Earlestown Community Group organised a big family camp out donating the funds raised to Willowbrook.
"Through Max’s camp out he has raised awareness and highlighted just how important hospice care is.
"Like North Devon Hospice, who Max raised money for, we also rely on individuals and groups in our local community to raise vital funds for us to continue the work we do.”
Through his fundraising, which has included camping through all weathers and in unexpected places such as London Zoo and the garden of 10 Downing Street, Max has directly funded 15 nurses for a year at North Devon Hospice.
He has also received messages of support from celebrities such as Bear Grylls and was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2021 New Years Honours list.
Planning to finally head back indoors, Max will hold a final celebratory camp-out festival at Broomhill Estate in North Devon on April 1.
Final donations to Max’s challenge can be made here, while the donation link for Willowbrook Hospice can be found here.
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