15/03/2026
This is where it all began…
A year ago, I set out to raise money for the WI in Truro — a wonderful group of ladies who make mastectomy pillows for patients down at Hayle. My aim was simple: raise some money and raise awareness for the incredible work volunteers quietly do every single day, helping others without expecting anything in return.
Of course, as with many good things, there were hurdles. Politics and paperwork got in the way — bank accounts, rules around handling money, and the reality that we weren’t a registered charity. In the end, I had to step aside from the WI, and we started something new: our own community group with our own committee and community bank account.
But behind all the complicated stuff is something really special.
We now have a committee, a The Perfect sewing group, a The Perfect walking group, and a growing community of people who simply want to help others. Every day we’re raising awareness, meeting new people, making new friends, and spreading kindness.
This year has been incredible. I’ve loved every minute of it.
I know I might look like the one standing at the front receiving the praise, but this truly isn’t about me. It’s about all of you — the people who sew, walk, donate, support, share, encourage, and show up.
Because of all of you, we’ve donated around 400 mastectomy pillows this year to hospitals. And now our little group is reaching even further — sending love from Cornwall to places like York and Surrey.
All we’re really doing is sending kindness and hugs across the country.
And we will keep going.
From the bottom of my heart — thank you to every single one of you.
