A primary schoolboy has raised £500 for charity by getting his fellow pupils to dress in blue for a day.

Charlie Drake did this for the Alzheimer's Society as he helps care for his great-grandmother who has the disease.

The youngsters at St Mary's C of E Primary School in Dover also donated to Charlie's collection bucket.

Charlie also spoke to the children about his great-nan, Barbara Drake.

It turned out there were many who also had relatives suffering with Alzheimer’s.

When it is safe from coronavirus to do so these children are going to form a school support group.

Charlie, a Year 5 boy, is a carer for Barbara with his mother Hailey Drake.

Hailey said: "On behalf of Charlie and myself, we are so grateful for everyone who has donated.

"There are good and bad moments in Alzheimer’s. Every day is different, as our family was quick to learn."

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