POLLY Parrot flew into Woodlands School to thank the children for raising more than £700 for the children’s services at Basildon Hospital.
The money was raised with a school non-uniform day, with pupils choosing to donate the cash to the Polly Parrot Appeal.
The appeal raises money to improve the environment of children’s services, including neonatal and oncology.
Clair Grayston, PA for the deputy director of finance at Basildon Hospital and Polly fundraiser, said: “We’re really grateful to Woodlands School for donating the money.
“It’s so nice that the children chose Polly, especially as we are neighbours and it’s likely if the children need acute medical care, they will be treated at Basildon Hospital.”
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