Thank you for visiting Fifth Sense’s website. We hope you like your Christmas greeting, designed by Fifth Sense volunteer Jimi Harrison to raise money to support our vital work.
About Fifth Sense
Fifth Sense supports people affected by smell and taste disorders, including those like Jimi who do not recall ever having a sense of smell.
We:
- Offer direct support and information
- Work to enhance knowledge among professionals and the public through education and training
- Support research to improve understanding and expedite the development of treatments and potential cures
How are people affected by smell and taste disorders?
Smell and taste are important senses and their contribution to quality of life are often taken for granted. Those born with an impairment, or anyone whose sense of smell or taste becomes lost or distorted, can be affected physically and mentally.
Imagine not being able to smell your Christmas tree or taste mince pies. Our senses of smell and taste play a significant role in our memory, mood, and emotions. They are an integral part of many enjoyable life experiences, forming an important sentimental pathway. Not being able to enjoy these experiences can lead to ill health, depression and isolation.
Christmas can be a really tough time for those affected by smell and taste disorders who may not be able to enjoy celebrating it fully.
Our Christmas 2024 fundraising appeal
The Fifth Sense design is based on Jimi’s ‘Past Certainties’ series which isolates objects, showing a disconnect felt by so many with smell and taste disorders. His work is available as a digital image, hand-printed Christmas cards, an original signed print and coaster sets. Visit Jimi’s online shop here.
Want to find out more about Fifth Sense or do you need our support?
- Browse our website to learn about our smell and taste disorders, the support we offer, the vital work we do or donate to our Christmas appeal
- Sign up for free as a member to receive the latest news as we continue to push for greater recognition of smell and taste disorders and more support for those affected
- Follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
Jimi and Fifth Sense
Jimi experienced a lack of support with his smell disorder from the ear, nose and throat clinic, making him determined to raise awareness of smell and taste disorders. Through Fifth Sense, he will soon help to train future GPs at Dundee School of Medicine to understand smell and taste impairment.
About Jimi’s work
Based in Dundee, Scotland, Jimi works as an artist and designer. He, his wife, Kathy, and young daughter, Bethan, sell their work through family-run printmaking and design company, Beebirds.
Jimi’s work has different themes, across many disciplines. His art explores connections with his home and the objects that are important to his sense of family. Cycling is a passion of his and the inspiration behind his popular ‘Cycling Views’ series, which depicts scenes from some of his favourite routes.
All money raised through our Christmas fundraiser will go towards our cause, as we continue to fight for better support, recognition, education and research for everyone affected by smell and taste disorders.
We thank Jimi sincerely for his dedicated support. Please visit his online shop to view his full range of work and follow him on social media – Facebook and Instagram.