A WOMAN who battled breast cancer has raised £410 so far for the Millbrook Suite by selling paintings of Bewdley riverside.

Margaret Summerfield, of Damson Way, Wribbenhall, started treatment at the Millbrook six years ago and still visits for an annual check up.

She said: “I’m absolutely amazed - it’s just taken off. People just seem to really like the print, which is great for the Millbrook. It’s obviously close to a lot of people’s hearts.”

Mrs Summerfield, 72, who is also a member of Bewdley Choral Society, has sold 41 prints and is getting more prints produced as demand has been so high.

She decided to support the appeal as she wanted to repay the staff for the “fantastic” care they gave her when she was ill.

She added: “I think because I feel like I’ve been given another bite of the cherry, I want to give something back.

“Money doesn’t always bring happiness, so I would like the money I make from these paintings to go to a worthy cause.”

A former ward clerk at Kidderminster Hospital, Mrs Summerfied explained many of the Millbrook Staff recognised her when she first went there for treatment.

“They are all so friendly,” she went on. “I’ve had friends who were terminally ill and the support the families were given was very good - they were very kind and caring.

“They have time for you and they work very hard to look after you.”

Although the Millbrook Appeal’s £150,000 target has been reached, any donations will go towards the running of the unit and any extra equipment that is needed.

Mrs Summerfield’s prints are available by contacting her on 01299 404407 or emailing raynola@tiscali.co.uk.

They can also be bought from Forever Christmas in Load Street, Bewdley.