Corby man's book sales raise hundreds for children's hospice

A Corby man has been thanked for his support of a hospice which helps children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

Dennis Binks has been raising money for charity with sales of his book 'Heavens Messenger.'

After raising more than £600 for Cancer Research with initial sales of 100 copies, he ordered another 100 and has sold these in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall.

Here's Dennis in his own words on how the book came about: "On January 1, 2001, our 24-year-old son Lee fell to his death from the top of the multi-storey car park in Corby.

"That night it began, television on and off, kitchen pots and pans thrown about while we were in bed, microwave dinging in the middle of the night.

"After about a year I met a lady, a medium, who taught people who also had the ability as a medium.

"Within three months I was on stage, demonstrating my mediumship.

"I quickly became aware of my guides and my ability, I found it was Lee causing all the disturbances at home, he knew I had the ability and wanted to talk to his mum.

"By now I was working as a medium in Dubai, New York, all over Europe.

"So many people due to my life experience told me to write a book."

Heavens Messenger is an autobiography, with Dennis taking readers on a journey through his life, from his childhood growing up in Liverpool, his experiences in the army, and his life as a civilian.

It also includes Dennis' gradual realisation that he has inherited his grandmother's clairvoyant and psychic abilities.

The book, which has been described as 'an emotional and, ultimately, uplifting read,' was published by 3P Publishing in Corby and Dennis is delighted that these recent sales have enabled him to help another charity.

After donating more than £600 to the children's hospice, he said: "If it helps just one child, it was worth it."

Livvy Guglia, area fundraiser for Acorns, said: “We’re extremely grateful that Dennis has chosen to support Acorns through the sale of his book, especially during what is a very difficult time for many charities.

“We’re doing everything we can to support the children and families that need us during this crisis and long after it has passed.

"So we need the support of people like Dennis as much as ever.

"His donation will make a real difference.”

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