Scottish charity creates decorative chemo bag covers for children

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 14:57 · Archive

A new Scottish charity has launched decorative covers for chemotherapy bags to help children cope with cancer treatment.

The Brave Positive Strong Foundation, a new Scottish charity, has launched an initiative to help children undergoing cancer treatment. Founded by Emma MacKillop alongside her friend Catriona Graham, a former clinical nurse specialist in oncology and research, the charity was inspired by MacKillop's experience supporting her daughter Darcie through treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.

Darcie was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in 2024 at the age of ten. Her family's mantra during treatment—'Brave, Positive, Strong'—became the foundation's name. At the heart of the charity's work is the Brave Bags initiative, which creates decorative covers designed to fit over chemotherapy pouches, transforming clinical medical equipment into something warmer and more child-friendly.

Emma MacKillop said: 'We can't take away the fear of a cancer diagnosis, but we can help make the hardest days a little brighter. For a child who is already frightened, an ordinary piece of medical equipment can carry an oversized weight.' The charity raised £20,000 at its inaugural ladies' lunch in Glasgow on 24 October, hosted by Balamory star Julie Wilson Nimmo, which welcomed 170 guests.

How it is being reported

• New Scottish charity raised £20,000 to bring comfort to children facing chemotherapyA new Scottish charity has raised £20,000 to help the lives of children undergoing cancer treatment.Glasgow Times · 4 Nov, 14:30
• Scottish charity's colourful chemo bag covers help children copeA brave idea is making cancer treatment a little less frightening for childrenThe Herald · 4 Nov, 13:24

In this story: Emma MacKillop · Darcie MacKillop · Catriona Graham · Brave Positive Strong Foundation · Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow · Glasgow · Scotland

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