A GROUP of Redditch youngsters have put their best foot forward to help students affected by the earthquake in Nepal.
Children from Crabbs Cross Nursery took part in the sponsored walk to buy books, stationary and clothing for the students at a school in a village by Kathmandu.
Gumbo Tamang, the father of one of the pupils, William, was the inspiration behind the event having returned to his home in Rasuwa to help with rebuilding work after the tragedy. He flew off with nursery manager Anita Shepards’ husband Christopher to lend a hand.
“While giving his support to those trying to rebuild their homes, Christopher went to The Good Day School of Korea, in the village of Thulo Barkhu, to see the children and teachers,” said Anita.
“From the money we helped raise doing the sponsored walk each child received two exercise books, pens and colouring pencils, with stationary left over for the future. The teachers received pens and wipe board markers.
“Mr Tamang’s sister-in-law and her two children had to flee their house after it collapsed around them, and we were keen to do anything we could to help him support his family and neighbours. We also raised enough money to buy clothes for children at the school who were in need.”
