Seven-year-old Cork girl touches hearts by donating her pocket money to humanitarian aid

The first-class pupil from Ballycroneen National School saved €50 in coins in a specially converted shoe box.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2019 - 13:53

Anna O’Donoghue

An inspirational seven-year-old Co. Cork girl has touched the hearts of staff working for humanitarian aid agency, GOAL, by saving her pocket money for six months to help make a difference to the lives of some of the world’s poorest children.

Rosie Thompson pictured with her money box

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Courts Place: Ballycroneen Place: east Cork Person: Rosie Thompson Person: Rosie Person: Shermin Person: CEO Person: Siobhan Walsh Person: Rose Organisation: Ballycroneen National School Organisation: GOAL Organisation: RTÉ TV

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