Four-year-old Elliott Hole, who has been fighting leukemia since 2022, delivered over 400 gift bags to children’s hospitals in Kent, England, spreading holiday cheer this Christmas.
His mother Harley spearheaded the effort, creating an Amazon Wishlist to collect donations from their community. “We know how tough it can be,” Harley said. “Receiving a gift bag like this would have meant a lot to us during Elliott’s treatment.”
GIVING BACK: 7-year-old Auden Nichols, a leukemia survivor, bought Christmas gifts for patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. https://t.co/6O9SuoPyG3 pic.twitter.com/o8A3NZjfIt
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The bags included toys, chocolate, games, stickers, and advent calendars to brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids. The family delivered the gifts to three hospitals: the Royal Marsden in Sutton, Kings College in London, and Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough.
Little boy with Leukemia returns to hospital to deliver 400 Christmas gifts to kids still there for the holidays. #KindnessMakesADifference❤️ https://t.co/5hsCbiyU02
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“The reception was amazing,” Harley said. “The nurses couldn’t believe how much we brought.” Elliott, who began his three-year treatment plan after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, has faced challenges with resilience. “He’s so strong-willed,” Harley shared. “You’d never think he’s been through so much.”
The effort brought together their entire community. “It was heartwarming to see how many people wanted to help,” Harley said. “The kids loved the gifts, and it’s a reminder that people care.”
With Elliott now beginning hobbies like soccer, the family is hopeful for the future and plans to continue giving back during the holidays.
