Northampton children’s artwork brings cheer to cancer patients

She said their “works of art” will “brighten the days of so many patients who are facing a tough time, especially in the run up to Christmas”.

Martine Soldano, art lead at the school, said: “Our children have thrown themselves into this project with such enthusiasm, it’s been really wonderful to see.

“We are so proud of how hard they’ve worked, and it’s lovely to know that their creativity will help to spread a little extra hope and happiness to people who really need it at this time of year.”

The Lewis Foundation said its “army of volunteers” delivered more than 2,000 gift packs to adult cancer patients in 17 hospitals across the Midlands and East of England.

Its gift packs also typically contain toiletries, comfort items and handwritten messages.