MY granddaughter and I have just had a most rewarding summer despite the poor weather.

We helped Youth Cancer Trust at Tracy Ann House, Alum Chine. There, teenagers to 30-year-olds from the UK enjoy a week’s holiday.

My 15-year-old granddaughter felt especially privileged to experience friendship with the youngsters, who in her words were so brave. In fact she was humbled by the experience and will never forget this profound lesson in her life.

So when she got swine flu in the last two weeks of her summer holidays, she did not complain, even though she was very poorly.

She constantly reassured herself and us that at least she was going to get better.

All this has inspired me to raise funds for YCT and I am proud to present, in aid of the trust, an Evening with the Angel Lady, featuring Jacky Newcomb, the Sunday Times best selling author.

The date, Thursday October 15, 6pm for 7pm at the Heathlands Hotel, Grove Road, Bournemouth. Tickets are £12.50 and all proceeds go to YCT Please telephone me on 079400 39938 for tickets.

MRS HAZEL WILSON, Petersham Road, Poole