An 11-year-old girl in Kent is asking strangers who share her first name to help her raise money for brain tumour research. She wants other people named Kirsty to donate in her name, turning a coincidence of naming into a fundraising campaign.
A simple ask: if your name is Kirsty, give a little
The girl, who is also named Kirsty, was diagnosed with a paediatric brain tumour. She came up with the idea of asking other Kirstys to make a donation. The goal is to gather as many contributions as possible from people who happen to share her name. She is not asking for large sums. She is asking for small donations from a large pool of people who all answer to the same name.
How the campaign works and who is taking part
Kirsty lives in Kent, a county in southeast England. She is being treated for a brain tumour. Her family and friends have helped spread the word. The campaign is called “Kirstys for Kirsty.” It asks anyone named Kirsty to give what they can. The money goes to research into paediatric brain tumours, a type of cancer that affects children. Local people in Kent have taken notice. Many have shared the campaign on social media and in community groups. The response has been steady, with donations coming in from Kirstys near and far.
Why this matters to the community
For the people of Kent, this is personal. A local child is fighting a serious illness. Her idea is unusual and easy to join. It does not require a big commitment. It only requires a name. The campaign has given people a way to help that feels direct and human. It turns a medical problem into a shared act of identity. The community has rallied around the idea, not just because of the cause, but because of the creativity behind it.
Kirsty’s campaign is small in scale but large in spirit. It shows how one child’s idea can turn a common name into a tool for change. The money raised will go toward research that could help other children with brain tumours. For now, the campaign continues to grow, one Kirsty at a time.
