Words by Smiley Team
20-year-old Rebecca Stitfall has been inspired to start making her cards, selling them, and donating the money to the Down’s Syndrome Association.
She decided to start fundraising as she makes cards for her family and friends all the time, she says, and enjoys doing it. “I love drawing and writing and colouring,” she tells Smiley News.
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Rebecca managed to sell the cards to her family and friends, as well as her mum’s work friends, she says. “I like to know about the person so I can draw things they like,” she says.
“I have a special box of stickers and stamps and I have lots of colourful pens.”
“I wanted a project for the summer, so I’ve been making cards for friends and family for £2 each,” she says. “I wanted to raise money for Down’s Syndrome Association because I have Down’s syndrome and I like to help people.”
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Rebecca wanted to raise £50 for the association, but ended up making more than £100!
The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people who have Down’s syndrome, and their parents and carers, throughout their lives. From before birth into older age, the DSA provides services to everyone. The aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for people with Down’s syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.
Find out more about how Down’s Syndrome Assocication supports people across the UK and donate to them here.
