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Young busker raises over £50,000 for children's hospice

10-year-old Madison Glinski has raised the money in just over a year. Credit: ITV West Country

A 10 year old busker from St Ives has raised over £50,000 for a local charity.

Madison Glinksy has been playing her violin in the streets of Cornwall since April 2014.

She set a target of raising £50,000 for the Children's Hospice South West after hearing about the work the charity does for life limited children.

But Madison has now gone over her target and has handing over a cheque for £52,006 to the charity today.

I feel overwhelmed and really happy that I've finally reached my target. I've had to do lots and lots of busking but it's gone by really quickly because I've enjoyed every single moment of it. My mum wants me to rest now but I want to keep fundraising.

– Madison Glinkski
Madison hands over her cheque to Children's Hospice South West. Credit: ITV West Country

Its overwhelming to think that one young lady is so inspired by the needs of other children, I can't believe what she's done in such a short space of time.

– Mary Murfin, Children's Hospice South West