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A boy who has camped out in a tent for three years is ending his charity challenge and Coming Back inside. Max Woosey, known as The Boy in The Tent , has raised More Than £700,000 for North Devon Hospice.

Stephen Roberts , hospice chief executive, said: " Max has directly funded 15 nurses for a whole year. "

Max announced he will hold a final celebratory camp-out festival on 1 April at Broomhill Estate in North Devon.

" Legendary movie memorabilia" including The Bar of soap from Fight Club , will be on display along with axe-throwing and a party bus.

Max started sleeping in his garden on 29 March 2020, aged 10, after being inspired by A Family friend who died of cancer.

Rick Abbott gave Max a tent, and told him to " go have an adventure".

Over The Past three years, he has received a British Empire Medal as well as awards from Pride of Britain, Spirit of Adventure and Bear Grylls Chief Scout Unsung Hero. A spokesperson for Broomhill Estate said it would be an " epic day to remember to celebrate Max's achievement".

Max's final fundraiser will host three music stages along with a " never-before-seen authentic movie memorabilia exhibition" featuring Brad Pitt 's sword and shield from The Film Troy and the original board from the Jumanji film.

There will also be a guest appearance from Welsh actor and stunt man Ian Whyte , of Game of Thrones and Star Wars fame.

Max said: " It was amazing that so many people got In Touch from all over the UK wanting to mark my three-year anniversary of camping out, but I wanted to Stay Close to home and celebrate With Friends and family nearby. " Mr Roberts added: " This is a perfect way for Max to finish his fundraising challenge, which has been such an adventure and something he can look back on with so much pride.

" The funds he raised for North Devon Hospice in This Time have made a real difference to the patients and families we support. "

Source of news: bbc.com