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Lucy Marshall & Sophie Halle-Richards

Boy, 8, gives away all of his pocket money to support suffering families in Ukraine

A young boy donated all of his "savings" to support families in Ukraine.

Warren Barton, 8, had been saving his pocket money for a while, but after seeing the suffering caused by the Russian war, he decided there was a better use for his money.

He visited his local Co-Operative store in Huddersfield, where people can donate to a pot being saved up for the country, Yorkshire Live reports.

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Customers can donate as much or as little as they like and can get a sunflower badge upon donation - when worn, will showcase support for Ukraine.

All the badges have been handmade by staff at the Huddersfield supermarket.

On Wednesday (March 11) a Co-Op worker shared a post on Facebook which said: "We'll have a few more Sunflowers for Ukraine in at the Co-op tonight from 6pm.

Staff at Co-Op in Huddersfield have handmade badges to represent Ukraine (Tanya Barton)

"We have 100 Sunflower pin badges for sale at £1 each, with all proceeds to the Ukraine DEC Fund. Handmade and limited quantity. Thanks to all for supporting."

Warren was one of a few customers went down and in a sweet video he is seen smiling as he gives his pocket money away.

Warren's mum Tanya Barton said: "So proud of our son right now!

"He's spent ages counting out and donating all his savings (£7.38) and put it all into tub for the Ukrainian charity box at the Almondbury Co Op!

"Clare was there also which made it even more emotional as she is one of the awesome ladies who's been making the flowers for this charity.

"Well done Warren we are all so proud of you. "Its amazing how whole communities are coming together to support in any way they can its the least we can do.

"He is so proud of himself as am I!"

Warren added: "I want to help the children that don't have anything right now and I have loads!!"

His dad Peter Bray said: "So proud of you son such an amazing and thoughtful thing to do so so proud son well done."

A number of people on social media praised Warren. Sarah Holt said he gesture was "fantastic", while Katy Dyson added, "aww bless him that's so lovely".

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