A cushion made by a Perth crafter has raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity.
Lynne Wallace’s rainbow cushion, made in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, was featured on Kirstie Allsopp’s Channel 4 show, Keep Crafting and Carry On last week.
Crafters can submit their work to the show’s producers in the hope it is featured.
The winning bid was placed by her father, Michael Hope, 81, who is receiving treatment for melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs.
He is self isolating with his wife, Annette, in their Perth home.
Michael said: “Lynne set up an auction online for the cushion and we decided we’d bid for it.
“We bid £100 and it won. A total of £300 was raised, so that’s fantastic news.
“It was great fun taking part.It now has pride of place at our window to show support to friends, family and neighbours in the community.”
Lynne said she had been inspired her to continue with her charitable ventures during the lockdown.
She said: “I’m delighted that my parents took part in the auction and their bid won, and it’s exciting that it ended up on Kirstie’s television show.
“I love craft and have now pledged to make a hundred scrub bags for the NHS using old pillowcases, all donated by friends and family.
“That will keep me busy and it feels really good to be able to help in some way.”
Macmillan Cancer Support has since expressed its gratitude following Lynne’s fundraiser, especially during this “uncertain” time.
The charity’s fundraising manager in the North of Scotland, Louise Mackay said: “Being diagnosed with cancer is frightening at any time, but now as people are facing increased uncertainty, Macmillan’s services are more important than ever.
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Lynne for her incredible community spirit and to all those who supported her in helping raise vital funds.”
Donations to Macmillan’s emergency appeal can be made on the charity’s website.
