Future Star nomination – Sophie Duffy and Lola Lewis

Future Star nomination – Sophie Duffy and Lola Lewis

When Sophie Duffy and Lola Lewis heard their childminder’s dad had been diagnosed with dementia they decided to raise money for Dementia UK.

The friends, who are both pupils at Werrington Primary School, spent months making bracelets and keyrings to sell. They’ve raised around £500 so far.

The girls, aged 10 and six, have sold their creations at a craft fair and through a stall at their school.

They’ve been nominated in the Future Star category of the Your Heroes Awards by Sophie’s mum, Melissa Shirley.

Melissa said: “They’ve worked tremendously hard to make the bracelets and keyrings, working on them every day after school. No one told them to do it. It’s come entirely from them. They just wanted to help, which is lovely.

“They’re both only children so Lola sees Sophie as a big sister. They’re both such caring and loving children, it’s lovely to see how they are together.

“There’s a real bond between them over a cause that affects most families. They just heard about dementia and wanted to do something to try to help others.

“Our families couldn’t be prouder of them and their dedication.”