A mother in Scotland whose disabled daughter needs life support equipment that uses a lot of electricity has been helped by a donation from Kate Winslet.
It was reported by the news organization.
A girl with cerebral palsy needs oxygen to breathe. She is the daughter of Carolynne Hunter.
The family's yearly energy bill is over $6,000, which covers the cost of life support and heating their home.
After a big jump in the cost of energy, the local authority in the family's hometown of Tillicoultry warned that their bill could rise to over $16,000 next year.
After reading about the Hunters' struggle on the internet, Winslet and her family donated money to the cause.
Carolynne Hunter said that when she heard about the money, she thought it was fake. Is this real?
The family relies on the help of at least two nurses and care workers, who help keep her airway clear.
Carolynne Hunter said that we are not at minus temperatures yet. I am trying to keep the staff from putting the heating on.
In recent months, the 49-year-old mother has tried to highlight the challenges faced by people like her who are struggling to fund vital medical care for their children.
She said that she didn't speak out to get donations, but that she had to make sure that her daughter was okay.
She thinks the Scottish and UK governments should take more responsibility, even though she is grateful for the actress' donation. It shouldn't have to be a celebrity that steps in for the government to pay for it.
Insider did not get a response from Clackmannanshire Council.
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