An Ayrshire teen has raised over £600 for the Scottish Affiliation for Psychological Well being (SAMH) final month.
Abigail MacLeod, 17, from Kilmarnock placed on a enjoyable day on June 26 to lift important funds for psychological well being consciousness.
The considerate Stewarton Academy pupil mentioned: "I feel that psychological well being, particularly after the pandemic, is so missed in younger individuals.
"The tutorial sect is focussed on extra moderately than the psychological and emotional a part of younger individuals's lives at this time.
"So I wished to do something I may to assist."
SAMH offers psychological well being social care assist for adults and younger individuals with companies in major care, colleges, and additional training.
"We had a great deal of stalls, enjoyable actions, a drama workshop which was run by Nikki McCabe who operates Livewire theatre firm, a treasure hunt, nail portray," added Abigail.
"It was my aim to make use of this enjoyable day to extend psychological well being consciousness and introduce coping methods to kids in a enjoyable method.
"I used to be thrilled to have raised £620, actually incredible and I did not count on to lift as a lot as we did.
"I am so grateful to all of our volunteers who helped on the day and to everybody who confirmed up and donated.
"It was additionally beautiful to see all the youngsters from our major colleges come alongside on the day.
"I might like to make the enjoyable day an annual occasion."
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