‘Feel Good’ Fundraising - Abigail, the Mini Hooper

I found a diamond this week in Abigail: a gymnast with a rather, special hidden talent of hula-hooping. I read her story and I was so inspired by her ‘unusual’ fundraiser and desire to help others at just seven years old! I thought back to my own childhood gymnastic years in a wave of nostalgia and naturally I wanted to learn more, so I reached out to her Mum, Claire:

Why did Abigail choose this challenge and this cause?

“Abigail is now eight years old and has been doing gymnastics since she was two, in the parent and tot class. She absolutely loves it, they’re like her second family. She has made friends for life and continues to learn new skills. Abigail chose to fundraise for her club: Chorley Gymnastics, in the hope of purchasing some fantastic new equipment for all the gymnasts to use while training!”

Where did the idea come from?

“Abigail has a hidden talent of hula hooping! One day she came home from school and told me she had been doing it there and could I buy her a hoop . Of course I did and wow I was so surprised at how good she was. Abigail thought it would be a brilliant challenge to set herself to hula hoop non-stop for at least 30 minutes which is unbelievable and takes a lot of determination and will power, which she has a huge amount of. I believed in her from the moment she said the challenge, when she truly wants something in life she has this amazing dedication to succeed.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“Abigail says she wants to be a famous gymnast but also a children’s nurse like her Mummy when she grows up. Abigail enjoys school, writing stories, swimming lessons and playing with her little sister Emily.”

What does Abigail love about gymnastics?

“Abigail loves all apparatus but maybe floor and bars are her favourite at the moment. Last year we went to watch the World Gymnastics Championship in Liverpool where she absolutely made memories for life. She even met some of her idols after!”

I am in awe of you Abigail, your parents must be extremely proud of you!

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