Young charity supporter’s crochet creation brings hope to families this winter
Home-Start South Leicestershire is inviting the local community to take part in a heart-warming fundraiser as part of its annual Snowdrop Appeal, bringing hope to families during the challenging winter months.
Eleven year old supporter, Freya, has lovingly crocheted a snowdrop themed axolotl, which is now at the centre of a fun fundraising activity. Members of the public are invited to guess the axolotl’s name for a minimum £2 donation towards Home-Start’s Snowdrop Appeal, supporting families across the Harborough District.
Freya said: “I spend a lot of time crocheting at home and wanted to use my hobby to help other children and make them smile. A little boy at my old primary school asked me to make an axolotl so I made up my own pattern; I was really pleased with how it turned out so I have made a few more. Axolotls are very cute and smiley amphibians and lots of children love them, so I thought this would be a good thing to do for a charity that helps children.”
A list of potential axolotl names is available on the charity’s Facebook page @homestartsl. The winning name will be drawn at random on a live social media post at the beginning of March.
To choose a name, contact [email protected] or call 01858 467982 and make your donation via localgiving.org/fundraising/snowdrop26
In addition to the axolotl naming fundraiser, supporters can purchase packs of snowdrop themed greetings cards for a minimum £5 donation. The blank cards have been specially created for the charity by Market Harborough entrepreneur Marina B and are available at Lamport Hall during this weekend’s Snowdrop Walks, as well as in local businesses around Market Harborough. The cards make a thoughtful gift while directly supporting local families.
Home-Start South Leicestershire encourages individuals, families, schools, and community groups to get involved with the Appeal—whether by making a donation, sharing snowdrop photos, spreading the word, or taking part in the axolotl name-guessing challenge.
For more information about Home-Start South Leicestershire and how to support their Snowdrop Appeal, please visit: Snowdrop Appeal 2026 | Home-Start South Leicestershire
For up to date information on Appeal activities, follow @Homestartsl on Instagram and Facebook.