A SPECIAL fundraiser organised by a teenager in memory of her mum has raised £4,000.

Jodie Watson held a disco in Haddington’s Corn Exchange for Macmillan Cancer Support in recognition of the charity’s help with her mum Kim.

The mum-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 before being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer and ovarian cancer, which spread over the years, before she passed away in 2014.

Eighteen-year-old Jodie held the fundraiser to say thank you to the time and effort made by Macmillan nurses.

She said: “Overall I’d say the fundraiser was a great success.

“There were about 260 attendees, and from the response I got everyone seemed to have a great night.

“Overall we managed to raise £4,000; this was between my event, my JustGiving page and my sister Jade held a bake sale at her work which raised about £300.”

Jodie, of Abbots View, previously described her mum as “the most down-to-earth, genuine person anyone could ever meet”.

She said: “She would always help others before herself and she’d never complain, although 90 per cent of the time she was in pain.

“My mum worked in Tesco as a cashier for 12 years and she loved her job, she had so many ‘favourite customers’.

“My mum wanted to reach the age of 50 and she did on April 28, 2014, but sadly passed away on August 3, 2014.

“It was a sad loss to many people and I think it always will be.”

However, Jodie, who works for Standard Life, was sure her mum would be very proud of her achievements through the fundraiser.

She added: “I think she would be proud because I used to be a shy wee soul who wouldn’t even ask for my own food in a restaurant, so for me to do something that was kind of out of my comfort zone and raise so much, yes, she’d be pleased.

“I’d love to do this again, maybe in a year or so because it does take a lot of time, a lot of effort and did seriously stress me out.

“But for it to go to such a great charity; it’s worth it.

“Macmillan nurses just have the kindest hearts, it doesn’t matter how they feel on that day, their mood. They always gave their all and helped in any matter they could.

“They supported my mum through her 14-year battle, always contacted just to check how she was and visited the house to visit my mum, Jade and I. I just feel they don’t get the same support and kindness they give out.

“And I hope from doing this that it attracts many other people to hold events, not just for Macmillan but for other charities too.

“I am so thankful for everyone’s efforts during my event and the run-up to it.”