The six-year-old from Hartlepool who gave up her Easter money to help a man with cancer

The Hartlepool youngster is a huge supporter of Miles for Men despite her tender years.

And when the town charity wanted to find a slider board – which is used to help people to move from one surface to another – it was Katherine who stepped in.

She gave up £20 of her Easter money so Miles for Men could buy a brand new board for a man with cancer.

'Little Betty' who has been a huge supporter of Miles for Men.

Katherine’s grandmother Angela Defty said: “It is typical of her. She never asks for anything. She has used her birthday money in the past to make Christmas sweets for Miles for Men.

“She did a bake sale in the Miles for Men shop which raised £139 before the lockdown. She is so kind and well behaved.”

Katherine’s mum Sara Atkinson said: “She is always trying to help others and she never likes to see anyone hurt.”

Katherine also loves doing karate, dance sessions at Edith Harrison School of Dance and musical theatre at Casting Call.

Katherine Defty who does so much to help others.

But Miles for Men is also close to her heart and she has become such a young star at the charity that they have nicknamed her ‘Little Betty’.

It’s a reference to Miles for Men stalwart Elizabeth Fletcher – an award winner at the last Best of Hartlepool Awards for her own amazing dedication – who has become firm friends with Katherine whose middle name is Elizabeth.

Miles for Men officials have described Katherine as ‘an absolute angel’ and said in a social media post ‘what a beautiful act of kindness.

“This little girl is so beautiful, kind and inspirational. We at Miles for Men adore her.”

Katherine pictured enjoying one of her other loves of karate.

Miles for Men founder Micky Day described Katherine as ‘a little diamond. She has made cakes for our volunteers in the past and when she did this latest thing, my heart just melted.

“It just shows how much of a difference an act of kindness can make.”

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'Little Betty' pictured during her bake sale.

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