Children's artwork brings cheer to cancer patients

Martine Soldano (centre) said the children had "thrown themselves" into the art project

A charity's co-founder said she was "incredibly moved" by "beautiful artwork" created by primary school children for cancer patients.

Pupils at Kingsthorpe Village Primary School in Northampton produced the colourful designs for The Lewis Foundation, a charity which provides gifts and support packs to adult cancer patients.

The creations were crafted during the children's art lessons and showcased to family and friends at a special exhibition at The Elgar Centre in Upton before being added to the charity's gift packs.

Lorraine Lewis, CEO and co-founder of The Lewis Foundation, said: "We are incredibly moved by the kindness and creativity shown by the children at Kingsthorpe Village Primary."

She said their "works of art" will "brighten the days of so many patients who are facing a tough time, especially in the run up to Christmas".

Martine Soldano, art lead at the school, said: "Our children have thrown themselves into this project with such enthusiasm, it's been really wonderful to see.

"We are so proud of how hard they've worked, and it's lovely to know that their creativity will help to spread a little extra hope and happiness to people who really need it at this time of year."

The Lewis Foundation said its "army of volunteers" delivered more than 2,000 gift packs to adult cancer patients in 17 hospitals across the Midlands and East of England.

Its gift packs also typically contain toiletries, comfort items and handwritten messages.

The Lewis Foundation hoped the designs would bring cheer to cancer patients in Northamptonshire and the East of England