11-year-old Sixten Thorné from Ulricehamn sold the most May flowers this year.
He landed on SEK 102,599 – and will donate his entire winnings to an aid organization in Ukraine.
– Helping others warms my heart, he says to TV4 Nyheterna.
In total, the children sold May flowers for over SEK 90 million this year, which was an improvement of SEK 14 million from last year’s record result.
The person who sold the most was 11-year-old Sixten Thorné from Ulricehamn, whose final figure landed at SEK 102,599.
– I started selling mayflowers at school three years ago, and have continued since then. It feels good, says Sixten, who spent four to five hours a day selling his flowers.
– I have gone around and knocked on doors and shared the link to the webshop. Some don’t think it’s possible to do both, but you can!
Donate the profit to Ukraine
Majblomman’s collection goes to combating child poverty in Sweden.
Helping others is something Sixten is passionate about.
– It feels great that a child might be able to get a bicycle or go to a sport. I think it’s important that everyone can do it, says Sixten, who rides, swims, plays football and goes slalom in his spare time.
For the past two years, Sixten has donated its profit from sales to an organization that helps people in Ukraine get food and water. And this year is no exception.
Don’t you feel like treating yourself sometime?
– My mother bought me a pair of clogs exactly as I wanted, so I’m happy!
Sixten’s best tips for children who also want to sell may flowers
– Always be nice
– Tell them that the money goes to a good cause
– If it feels scary to knock on the door yourself – bring a friend!