Helena Fischer founding father of Cheerings
‘ Till you expertise caring for somebody with dementia, or any sort of sickness or situation, you don’t know what to anticipate or do,’ says Helena Fischer, a model guide whose mom has dementia, ‘ Usually you’re left understanding the one you love is struggling, it should solely worsen and that’s robust.’ Given the circumstances (her dad had died immediately, two years beforehand), Helena and her sister needed to learn to care for his or her mom, ‘ I used to be fortunate that I didn’t have to surrender work, however over various years – till it grew to become clear it wasn’t protected for mum to dwell in our household house – we would have liked to shift our lives to assist her dwell her beforehand impartial day-to-day.’
This expertise launched 50-year-old Helena to the broader world of unpaid carers, of all ages (there are an estimated 13.6 million unpaid carers within the UK). ‘ It made me realise how life-limiting and tough it’s for therefore many individuals in the identical place; with all various kinds of challenges. Many take care of family members alone and that’s why the work and message of the Carers UK charity is so vital.’ In November 2022, she determined to do one thing about it. With the intention to help carers and ‘carry slightly cheer to each ear’, she launched Cheerings an internet site promoting a choice of new and classic earrings, with 10% of earnings going to Carer’s UK.
The small assortment options an eclectic vary of designs, from stylish clip-ons to sparkly studs and vibrant chandeliers (throughout the £20 mark). There’s additionally the choice to purchase classic, together with some retro-tastic door-knockers and fake pearls – excellent if you happen to want to buy second hand.
Three cheers for Cheerings!
Analysis by Helen Johnson.
