It sought the sad loss of their Jack Russell that 11-year-olds Hattie and Tilly Wells Thompson chose to start a task that saw them raise more than £500 for Dogs Trust Leeds. The accomplishments of the Monk Fryston Primary students were handed down to the group at Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and the ladies were rapidly welcomed to participate in ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, a video game in which households act out the plots of their preferred flicks while their colleagues think the movie. To their surprise, Hattie and Tilly bagged the leading reward – a six-night vacation to Universal Orlando Resort.
Their mum Charlotte said: “We couldn’t think it. It was so interesting and likewise stressful participating. The ladies had actually said if they won money, which would have been £250 or £500, they’d have contributed that to Dogs Trust however exceptionally we responded to all the concerns properly and won the vacation.”
The ladies were motivated to raise money for their closest rehoming centre on York Road after seeing Dogs Trust Chief Executive Owen Sharp discussing the charity on television. They were heartbroken after the loss of their 16-year-old pooch Jack last month, which stimulated them on to arrange video games like ‘Spin the Wheel’, ‘Guess the Breed of the Dog’ and ‘How Many Treats are in the Jar’ at a recent non-uniform day. They likewise provided a discussion about the charity to their whole school.
A later on fundraising occasion at Bert’s Barrow pumpkin spot, which is run by their moms and dads in Austfield Lane, saw them take their overall to £550. The devoted duo provided the money to Dogs Trust Leeds and were dealt with to a behind the scenes trip, when they fulfilled a few of the dogs that will benefit.
Tilly said: “We love dogs and wanted to do as much as possible to help Dogs Trust Leeds after hearing about how many are in need of new homes. Having a tour and meeting the dogs, especially puppy Olive, was lovely. We are really pleased that what we have raised will help make sure they can have even more toys and treats until they go to their new homes. We are going to carry on raising money for Dogs Trust in memory of Jack.”
Dogs Trust Supporter Relations Officer Sean Daly said: “It was lovely to meet Tilly and Hattie and to be able to have the opportunity to say thank you to them for everything they have done, and are continuing to do, for our lovely dogs. We were delighted to find out they had won the trip to Florida, especially as they had gone through such a difficult time losing Jack whilst doing so much to help other dogs. Every penny they have raised will be spent on making sure our dogs can have the best lives possible until it’s their turn to head off with loving new families.”
