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Jacob uses magic to fundraise

Jacob from Poole does card tricks on magic videos raising £5000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK

15-year-old Jacob Halling from Poole makes personalised magic videos in return for sponsorship and has raised £5000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

He also acts as a young carer to his mum, Louise, who lives with the muscle wasting condition and through his lived experience is a strong advocate for people with disabilities.

Jacob is a finalist in the Young Hero category in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

He's been chatting to Steve Harris.

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