A kind-hearted school boy has donated half of his Christmas money to help NHS heroes.

Andrew, aged nine-years-old, wanted to donate his money after realising the struggle they have faced battling the Covid-19 pandemic.

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He said: "The pandemic has made me realise how hard the NHS work to save people's lives.

"And I miss seeing my friends properly, not virtually and I also miss not being able to play with them."

The schoolboy from Crown Wood, Bracknell donated £50, half of his Christmas money after realising NHS staff "need it more".

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This isn't the only selfless act Andrew has done.

On his sixth birthday he donated all of his money to Plan UK, a charity that advances children's rights and equality for girls.

And if this wasn't enough, t the age of four Andrew decided to sponsor a child from Uganda.

He said: "I like helping others and being so charitable because I want people to have the same advantages as me."

His mum Sarah-Jane said: "I feel incredibly proud of my son; despite being an only child, he has always been good at sharing and thinking of others."