Teachers at Newmains Primary have raised thousands of pounds for a struggling pupil.
Laia Jenkins has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), an inoperable brain tumour.
The Newmains Primary pupils and teachers have been fundraising for Laia so that she can complete her bucket list.
A group of teachers went on a sponsored walk from Uddingston train station and finished in Glasgow Green, dressed as unicorns.
Organised by Carol Stevenson and Susanne Gregor, the teachers walked for two and a half hours with donation buckets, helping raise more than
£6,000.
Carol said: “It was just an idea we had amongst the staff. We thought that by walking through the streets with buckets and fancy costumes that people would donate.
“We received so much support from passers-by on the day and people were generous with their donations. We popped into Arnold Clark on Hamilton Road as well, and they all donated too.”
The teachers also used a GoFundMe page to help raise money and smashed their target of £1,500.
Head teacher Scott Smith also helped fundraise for the seven-year-old, going on a skydive.
He said: “The skydive was absolutely brilliant and so much fun. I’m too lazy to walk so I thought I better try something a bit different!
“It was up in Fife and was an amazing experience. So far we have raised £7,000 but there is still money to be counted up from donations from other schools and the local community. We have been overwhelmed at the support.”
Laia’s best friend and fellow Newmains Primary pupil Jayden Ross, six, also raised approximately £1,000 thanks to a sponsored cycle around Strathclyde Park earlier this year to help her complete her wish list.
