Stitched up by Celia

28 January 2021

Celia, from the Scottish Highlands, continued to support Nerve Tumours UK throughout lockdown with her unique handicrafts, selling her products online.

Follow her example and get creative with your online fundraising ideas – who knows what incredible ideas you may come up with!

In her own words "My 10-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with NF1 as a 14-month-old and the family became aware of Nerve Tumours UK from the beginning. When I retired in 2015, I realised I had more time to indulge my passion for sewing and knitting, but would soon have kitted out all the family with things they probably didn't really need, so I decided to make things for charity, and Nerve Tumours UK seemed the obvious choice.

I just make what I feel like as I sew and knit for pleasure...

I do not sew and knit to order as I don't want to put myself under that pressure. Selling is not easy up here in the Scottish Highlands and I have, in the past, had stalls at community markets and Christmas fairs. This was not possible in 2020, so I decided to try to sell through my Facebook page which proved more successful, though not so much fun!

I am hoping to sustain my output so, hopefully, there will be another donation for 2021!"

If you have any fundraising ideas, please contact us info@nervetumours.uk or have a look at the following.

Get Inspired

Tom GK- Hearing Loss: The Musical

Find out more about the musical and how you can secure your ticket here

Nurse’s Conference 2019

Find out more about this year's conference with our Nurses here:

Nerve Tumours UK joins the “Embracing Complexity” Coalition

Find out more about the coalition we have decided to join

Researching NF1

Rory Deasy has conducted research into the treatment of children with NF1. Here he talks about his research journey.

Megan’s Journey

Megan talks about her experiences of being a student with NF and what she took away from the NF conference in San Fransico

Aldo goes to Primary School

Find out more about the book aimed at helping people understand the life of an autistic boy going through primary school here

Eva’s Races

Eva has run 3 races over the past year for NTUK, find out what has been motivating her here:

Carl’s Story in memory of his sister who had NF2

Carl recently hosted his own wrestling event in memory of his late sister, find out more on his story here:

NTUK Dolphins at the Swim Serpentine 2019

Find out more about the incredible day for all involved at Hyde Park here:

Stitched up by Celia

Celia, from the Scottish Highlands, continued to support Nerve Tumours UK throughout lockdown with her unique handicrafts, selling her products online.

I just make what I feel like as I sew and knit for pleasure...