Two brilliant Newport brothers, Eric (9) and Idris (7), are using their passion for the environment to pick up litter for 100 days on their way home from school in Alway and days out for leading children’s charity, Action for Children.
Eric said: ‘We are litter picking because we want to do our bit for the environment. We’ve decided we want to pick up the rubbish we see and put it in the bin, and also recycle what we can. It stops animals getting hurt and makes the place look nicer. We started on our walks home from school, which made us feel proud of ourselves and like we were making a positive difference.’
They also want to raise money for vulnerable children and families and chose Action for Children as the best way to do this with Idris adding: ‘We are children, and we want to raise a lot of money for other children who need help. Clearing litter while helping children like us is why we chose Action for Children.’
Proud mum, Denise Jones, added: ‘Eric and Idris are both enjoying their challenge and it’s become part of what they do, often without thinking, so they will definitely be carrying on past 100 days. I’m incredibly proud of them for wanting to go out and pick up the rubbish and recycle as well, I think it’s a wonderful thing they’re doing. I was pleased they wanted to raise money too and it made sense to choose Action for Children and make a difference to children who need extra support. It’s inspiring their friends and family too, which is brilliant.’
Nina Rice, Action for Children’s fundraising Regional Manager for Bristol, Bath and South Wales, said: ‘Eric and Idris are truly inspirational boys. To come up with a challenge that not only helps the environment, but vulnerable children and families is fantastic. It takes real commitment to clear litter for 100 days in all weathers so we’re very grateful for their amazing efforts and for choosing Action for Children as their charity. Thank you, boys!’
To support Eric and Idris in their 100-day litter challenge please go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ericidris
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