At just 9 years old, Amelie Turnbull has now donated nearly £7000 by selling her paintings as greeting cards in local shops.
At just 7 years old she started painting with watercolours and was given an order of 150 cards by Nood Stores in Caversham in September 2021, which became the start of Little Amelie Art.
Amelie has two older brothers George and Harry. Her eldest brother George has complex needs, so Amelie has been donating 50% of all her profits to Camp Mohawk and The Music Club since she began to thank them for all the support the give to George.
She recently donated for the 3rd time, giving each setting £872.18.
Camp Mohawk offers a place for the whole family to enjoy being out of the house together whilst trained staff are on hand to deal with any of the guest's needs.
It is a very special place as it is set in a quiet woodland setting which creates a sense of calmness and the staff are always supportive when they can see a family is in need of a little help to enjoy their visit.
The Music Club offers music sessions for all to enjoy and provides a place to come together with other families who care for their children and young adults with complex needs both in person and online.
This year has been full of highs and lows for the family as George was critically unwell during last summer and after 10 weeks in hospital made it home in September where the family have been treasuring every day back together.
In October, Amelie was surprised with a Pride of Reading Award for inspiring other young people. Amelie experienced many opportunities following her award, and was even given the opportunity to sell some Christmas Cards in McDonalds which sold out in days!
Amelie is so grateful to all the people who believe in her and support her through selling the cards in their stores.
With particular thanks for their continued support of Little Amelie Art given to The Marlow Bookshop, Fidget & Bob at Kennet Island, H’Artisan in Wargrave and of course Nood Stores who started this adventure for Amelie says, ‘I feel proud of myself to be able to donate so much money’.
Her brother Harry says, ‘I am proud of my little sister helping the charities she supports and seeing what it means to them.’
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