SARAH Firth is a rock when it comes to fundraising.
She has raised more than £1,000 for the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust charity, Better Lives, by painting and selling rocks.
Sarah, who works for the trust as a personal assistant, launched her artistic pursuit at the start of the first lockdown in March.
Initially it was just to unwind after a busy day’s work, but she decided to sell her creations in support of the charity – with a target of £100.
Sarah said: “It started with me asking friends what colours they would like but then I began getting more-specific requests – for everything from memory stones for pets to a copy of someone’s tattoo!
“I thought the requests would fizzle out but there has been a steady flow from staff at the trust as well as some recent requests from businesses. I will take some time off over the festive period but will keep my order book open to continue raising money for such a fantastic charity, which has supported me and my family in times of need.”
A photo of Sarah’s handiwork will also feature on Christmas cards being sold in aid of Better Lives.
The picture won the care trust’s annual seasonal greetings card competition – which was open to staff, patients and members of the public – and will appear as the design, together with four runners-up.
The cards are being sold in packs of ten.
Each pack costs £4.50, including postage and packing, with 65 per cent of proceeds from sales going to the charity.
Email betterlivescharity@bdct.nhs.uk with your full name, postal address and number of packs required, and you will be contacted regarding payment details.
Catherine Jowitt, charity and volunteer lead with the care trust, said: “Having relaunched Better Lives in May, there have already been lots of fundraising opportunities that people like Sarah have got involved in. We’re really grateful to everyone.”
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