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Chris Marzella

Kate Winslet donates £17k to Tillicoultry mum struggling to pay daughter's rising life support energy bills

A Tillicoultry mum facing sky-high energy bills to keep her daughter’s life-support equipment running has told of her shock after Hollywood A-lister Kate Winslet donated £17,000 towards the costs.

Speaking to the Observer yesterday, Carolynne Hunter, whose energy bills are set to soar to £1400 per month, has been left overwhelmed after the Titanic star responded to a GoFundMe appeal set up on her behalf, describing her as “a really kind woman”.

The family’s plight has made its way across the world, with more than £35,000 now raised, which Carolynne said was “truly heartwarming”.

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