Warwick teen gets creative to help those in isolation and NHS staff

Mia Beresford-Ruck and some of her handmade cards. Photos supplied

A 13-year-old from Warwick is getting creative to help people in isolation and NHS staff.

Mia Beresford-Ruck has been making cards and collecting donations for NHS Charities Together.

The Myton School pupil started making her cards in March when she made a card for her friend's birthday.

Left shows Mia Beresford-Ruck working on her cards and right shows some of her creations. Photos supplied.

Mia said: "I decided that I wanted to do something to help the amazing NHS staff currently doing all they can to help people in this awful time we are experiencing.

"I made a card for my friend's birthday as I couldn’t go to the shop to buy her one.

"I realised that many people can’t get to shops at the moment, but still want to show their friends and family they care with special occasions.

"As I am currently spending most of my day inside, it’s given me a focus to help the NHS staff, so I started “made in isolation” cards for my friends and family and anyone else that wants them."

So far Mia has raised more than £400, with the total standing at £490 as of Tuesday afternoon.

"I would like to say thank you to everyone that has supported me and made donations," said Mia. "I am happy to keep doing my cards so people can keep donating to help the NHS and the amazing work they are doing.

"The NHS is doing such a wonderful job, please stay at home and help keep everyone safe - we will get through this."

Mia's parents Tom Ruck and Caroline Beresford said: "We are extremely proud of Mia and all the hard work she is putting into the cards in order to get the donations."

Orders for cards can be made through Mia’s Instagram page made_in_isolation or by emailing: [email protected]

Donations can be made at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/madeinisolationcards