Dumfriesshire woman raises nearly £9,000 for Marie Curie in mum's memory

A Dumfriesshire woman has raised almost £9,000 by hosting a ball in her late mum’s memory for end of life charity Marie Curie.

Veterinary nurse Donna Hall of Rowanburn organised the occasion at Canonbie Hall with local residents, friends and family and smashing her original £2,000 target.

Donna, 26, said: “My mum, Josie, was 57 when she died in 2020. She spent time in hospital but she wanted to come back home and Marie Curie made that possible.