Kate Winslet gave £17,000 to a mother facing soaring bills for her daughter’s life-support equipment; a year later, the mother launched a fundraiser to help other families with energy costs

Carolynne Hunter has initiated a fundraising campaign to assist families struggling with high energy bills related to medical equipment. After receiving a generous donation from actress Kate Winslet, Hunter aims to provide financial aid this Christmas. The campaign supports Children's Hospices Across Scotland, which assists families caring for children with health challenges.
Hunter emphasizes the need for social tariffs to alleviate energy costs for those with medical equipment.
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