THEY say charity begins at home, but for these two boys it started in the garage.

Stuart Coates and Jack Gruar, both aged nine, decided to make some money by selling all their old games and toys in a garage sale.

But instead of buying sweets or new football boots, the selfless pair donated the takings to Macmillan Cancer Relief.

Stuart said: "My grandad Raymond died of cancer so we really wanted to hold this sale to help other people.

"We thought it was a good idea to give our money to the Macmillan nurses. Our mums made hot waffles and we also had drinks for sale."

The boys created their own leaflets on the computer to advertise the sale and invited neighbours, family and teammates from their football club.

Jack said: "Our parents sorted out the toys and got together all the things we didn't play with anymore.

"We priced the toys and games ourselves and also had a price list for the drinks and cakes. It was like a caf.

"It was really good fun and seemed like a party because we had all our friends there.''

After totting up the takings the boys were able to hand over a cheque for £63.

Stuart's grandmother, Vilma Munro, 66, was delighted with the boys' efforts. Mrs Munro, former chairwoman of Macmillan's Swindon committee, said: "They are inspirational. Think how much money could be raised if just one person in every street in Swindon held a sale like they did."

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