Schools from across Bolton have taken part in a non-uniform day to help relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Beaumont Primary School head teacher Stacey Postle discussed the charitable event with colleagues and the idea soon extended to dozens of schools across the borough.
Beaumont raised money for Save the Children, while other schools raised funds for other charities.
More than 45,000 people have died after the earthquakes struck the two countries on Monday, February 6 and many have been left without homes following the disaster.
Miss Postle said: “After seeing the horrendous events in Turkey and Syria, my heart went out to all the people who had to deal with such an enormous tragedy.
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“When something like this happens, we need to be kind and show support.
“It's just the right thing to do.”
Miss Postle says that she thought the best way to have the most impact was to try and get as many schools across Bolton involved as possible.
More than 50 primary schools are thought to be involved in the fundraiser.
Miss Postle added: “A simple non uniform day in one small primary school in Bolton can't make much of a difference.
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“However, when a huge number of primary head teachers across Bolton all agreed to do the same in their schools, we could make a substantial financial contribution.”
Mustafa S Acar, a father from Turkey whose children attend Pikes Lane Primary School, thanked the primary schools of Bolton for the solidarity and efforts to help, saying that the “kindness wouldn't be forgotten”.
This day was not compulsory and although a minimum donation of £1 was asked for, Miss Postle said that any amount was welcome.
Liyaana Ali, nine, who attends Beaumont Primary School, said: “We gave £5 pounds so we can help families who need money to get a new house and be happy again.”
Miles Evans, 11, also from the same school, said: “The earthquake was such a disaster and we wanted people to know that we care.
“We've had fun in our non-uniform but more importantly we've raised money for people who need it.
“Beaumont and Bolton really do care.”
Up to now 11 schools have collectively raised a total of more than £4,000.
The full amount raised from the schools is expected to be revealed this week.
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