Mother who was previously targeted by internet trolls starts new fundraising venture
A mother who was targeted by internet trolls after posting a video of her carrying out physiotherapy on her baby daughter has started making bracelets in a fundraising initiative.
Samantha Carrier, from Milking Bank, turned her heartbreak into fundraising after finding out her daughter had Cystic Fibrosis last year.
But after thousands of pounds of donations, her new fundraising venture focuses on bracelets.
Samantha struggled to cope after being told the news that newborn Daisy had the condition which was detected from her heel prick test five days after being born.
But it was when she uploaded a video of her 'hitting' Daisy that her campaign took a new turn.
Samantha filmed herself carrying out physiotherapy on Daisy, but internet trolls posted comments saying she was 'hitting' her child and sent waves of abuse.
Meanwhile, other mothers congratulated her for raising awareness and now her next venture are customised bracelets for other mothers in a similar position.
"I've only been making them for around a week and a half. I was wondering what else to do to keep my mind busy because I can't work anymore because I need to look after Daisy.
"I've had quite a lot of interest so far.
"I love making them and all of the money goes towards the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and mothers that have lost their babies.
"Some of the money is providing little treats for other children with Cystic Fibrosis. I'm putting together Easter packs containing activity books and little toys to put a smile on their face."
Dudley North MP Ian Austin MP has previously backed the family by campaigning for a potential life-saving drug for the disease, Orkambi, which can treat the symptoms, to be available in the UK.
People can request their personalised handmade bracelets from Samantha on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beadstocf/.
