Betty, who lives at the retirement village in Woodhouse, Sheffield, invited friends, family and other residents to her party at the village restaurant last month, asking for their "presence, not presents!"

She suggested that, instead, guests give a donation to Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, and together they managed to raise £520.

Her son, David Waller, works for Aviva, who this year are also supporting Bluebell Wood. Any Aviva employee who takes part in fundraising efforts can claim a further £250 for the charity. David and his colleague Janice Wright both arranged the party and brought the total donation to £1,200.

Gail Parkin, Bluebell Wood's fundraiser for the Sheffield area, accepted a cheque for the first £500.

Picture: Joyce Loveday (a long-time friend of Betty and fellow Brunswick Gardens Village resident), birthday girl Betty, Gail Parkin, Jackie Sands (Betty's daughter-in-law) and David Waller (Betty's son). Photo taken by Peter Wolstenholme (Brunswick Gardens volunteer photographer).

For further information, please contact:

Lucy Henson, PR officer
0789 105 3062
lucy.henson@extracare.org.uk