Family '˜immensely proud' as Havant youngster bakes more than 300 cupcakes for the Alzheimer's Society

A YOUNGSTER has left her family brimming with pride as she spearheads a massive charity cake-making effort.
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Libby Spear

Libby Spear has baked more than 300 cupcakes since the beginning of May in a bid to raise cash for a cause close to her heart.

The 11-year-old, from Havant, has been selling the colourful creations in boxes of four, donating the cash she makes to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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It comes as the charity gears up to celebrate its annual cupcake day on Thursday, June 14 – and when it does, it’s set to be boosted by Libby’s target-smashing efforts.

Selling the fruit of her labour in £5 lots, the St Thomas More’s School pupil had aimed to raise £150 in six weeks.

But in a mammoth effort, she has already collected a grand total of £380 – and she’s making a last-stitch push to hit the £400 mark.

Speaking of her pleasure in watching the action unfold, Libby’s mother, Rachel, said: ‘I am immensely proud of what Libby has done.

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‘We had originally set aside two days to bake, but that’s evolved into six – she’s become more motivated the more baking she does and the more money she makes.’

The inspiration behind Libby’s effort comes from her job, the 34-year-old said.

‘I work at a care home and Libby often comes in to do Irish dancing’, she said.

‘Doing that she’s seen Alzheimer’s and understands what it is and how it affects people. It’s a personal cause.’