Flower firm supports terminally ill in North Derbyshire

Mother and daughter team Carole Smith and Laura Robinson are donating profits from their floral design business to support terminally-ill people in North Derbyshire and Sheffield.

Carole and Laura, who run White Petals and Lace in Derbyshire, are supporting the work of Helen's Trust by donating 10% of their profits to the charity.

The trust, which supports people across Sheffield and North Derbyshire with terminal illness at home, was set up in memory of Carole's sister-in-law and Laura's aunt, Helen Louise Lyon.

Laura said: "Helen was such an inspiration to so many people throughout her illness and her memory lives on through the wonderful work that the charity does today.

"She would have been unbelievably proud that so many people have had their wishes fulfilled through Helen's Trust. By donating to the charity we feel that we can give something back and help terminally ill people like Helen fulfil their wishes in the last stages of their lives."

Lucy Nickson, Helen's Trust chief executive, said: "Over the past 10 years the charity has grown and now offers support across Sheffield and the North of Derbyshire. This growth is only possible through the support and generosity of individuals and businesses like White Petals and Lace, and the ongoing support from Helen's Family is very special."