A 'BONKERS bingo', organised to thank the carers who have helped a North Berwick woman through "the worst year of [her] life", has raised £1,505 for Carers of East Lothian.
Karen Kerr, 39, organised the event, held on January 31, to give back to the charity which supports unpaid carers across the county and provides care services, including to both her and her husband David.
The night brought together friends, family and members of the community, alongside staff and volunteers from the organisation, for an evening of "crazy" entertainment at the Glen Golf Club.
Hosted by DJ Mark Hill, the event put a "quirky" twist on traditional bingo with comedy, music, dance performances and a raffle all mixed into the rounds.
The night rounded off with a disco and managed to raise £1,505 for the charity.
Gemma Twells-Davison, the charity's communications and engagement co-ordinator, said: "On behalf of Carers of East Lothian, we are very grateful to Karen and her supportive team of family and friends who helped the bingo night to run so successfully.
"We are delighted that Karen chose to support Carers of East Lothian and thrilled that Karen feels the support she has received has made such a difference."
Karen has cared for David, 64, since he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in February 2020.
However, in 2024, Karen suffered a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) which caused stroke-like symptoms and led to functional neurological disorder (FND), affecting how her brain interprets signals from the rest of the body, making everyday functions harder than they used to be.
She was left unable to walk and spent about seven months in a wheelchair, meaning she was no longer able to care for her husband.
The former bar manager at North Berwick Rugby Club, previously told the Courier that the support from Carers of East Lothian had been "vital".
She said: "I don't think there is any amount of organising or money that you could give them to say thanks for getting me through the worst year of my life.
"And it really does help to give something back and gives you something else to focus on, it makes a very difficult situation a lot easier."
Karen’s next goal is to walk up North Berwick Law in August as part of her recovery, raising money along the way.
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