A PAIR of boys from Colwyn Bay have raised money for charity by selling rocks they have painted blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukraine flag.

Sian Felton’s sons, Carter (eight) and Reggie (five), began the fundraiser last week after feeling inspired to help Ukraine, following the country’s invasion by Russia last month.

Charging 50p per rock, the boys have made almost £20 so far, and will be donating all money raised to Save The Children.

Sian said: “Carter had been talking about different ways to raise money to help the families in Ukraine that now have nowhere to live; he wanted to do a lemonade stand originally.

“We were having a garden day on March 20 when they took it upon themselves to start painting rocks in the Ukrainian flag colours.

“They then made a little sign and put it outside the house - they made £5 on their first day and are now on £19 for the rocks!

“My boys are aware of how fortunate they are to have the things they have, and they wanted to help the families that now have nothing.

“My husband is in the British Army, and we are very open with what’s happening and how it is affecting families. They just wanted to help.”

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The boys, who moved to North Wales from Hampshire one year ago, are also taking part in a litter pick on Sunday (April 3), with all proceeds also going to Save The Children.

This all-day event is taking place at Colwyn Bay Beach, through to Rhos-on-Sea and West Shore.

Sian added: “We talked of different ways they could raise money, and came up with the litter pick. They like the thought of also helping sea animals, so it was a ‘win-win’.

“The boys will wear t-shirts and the family will carry buckets to help spread the word and hopefully raise more money. They have raised over £200 currently.

“All money raised will go to Save The Children, a charity that will help the families that have had to flee from their homes and country.”