My name is Leanne Sawers. For over a year now, my gran, Janet Guthrie, has been a resident in Benarty View Care Home, based in Kelty, Fife. This is a Home to many family members around the local communities.

These difficult times mean that we are unable to visit gran and give her a hug we so desperately want to give her, as with all other family members who have family in care.

The staff work tirelessly every day to care for our family members and continue to try and compensate for us not being there by giving their undivided love and attention. This is at the sacrifice of their own families who they are unable to see due to being front line staff.

After speaking to Karen Bell, the manager of the Home, she informed me that the staff room is in need of a revamp. What better way to show our gratitude to the staff by helping raise funds to help towards this project, providing them with a happy, modern space to retreat to after a long day. My dad, who is a painter and decorator by trade, has also offered to decorate this room to show his thanks.

I appreciate there are many causes circulating at the moment. Anything at all you can possibly donate would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you x