Fifth Sense launches Christmas 2024 fundraising appeal
Christmas is a time of the year that is all about smell and taste, the aromas of Christmas trees or open fires with family gathered around, or the taste of Christmas dinner, mulled wine or mince pies that are strongly associated with the festive season. It can be really tough for those affected by smell and taste disorders who may not be able to enjoy celebrating it fully.
To help raise both awareness and vital funds, we’re delighted to partner with Fifth Sense volunteer and print maker, Jimi Harrison, to launch our 2024 festive fundraising appeal.
Jimi has kindly created this stunning design which you can buy as:
- A digital image to send to family, friends and colleagues as a Christmas greeting and to help raise awareness of smell and taste disorders
- Limited-edition packs of hand-printed Christmas cards
- A one-of-a-kind original signed print to display proudly on your wall or gift to someone special
- Coaster sets for a unique stocking filler
All money raised 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.
About Jimi Harrison
Jimi, who is from Dundee, Scotland, does not recall ever having a sense of smell. His idea for the Fifth Sense Christmas appeal is based on his ‘Past Certainties’ series which isolates objects, showing a disconnect felt by so many with smell and taste disorders.
Like several other Fifth Sense members, Jimi found support lacking from his ENT clinic. This has made him determined to raise awareness of these unrecognised and marginalised issues and, through Fifth Sense, he will soon help to train future GPs at Dundee School of Medicine to understand smell and taste impairment.
Jimi’s work has different themes across many disciplines, often exploring connections with his home and the objects that are important to his sense of family. He, his wife, Kathy, and young daughter, Bethan, sell their work through family-run printmaking and design company, Beebirds.
Please support us by making a purchase this Christmas
The charity sector is facing significant challenges during these ongoing tough economic times but, with your help, Fifth Sense can continue to survive and thrive.
Please click here to view Jimi’s online shop. Every purchase will make a difference to our charity, with all proceeds helping to fund our vital work. The digital images are being sold at three different prices so you can choose how much you wish to donate to Fifth Sense.
If you would prefer to donate money to help us reach our £5,000 Christmas appeal target, please visit our JustGiving page.
Alternatively, if you’d like to raise money for Fifth Sense or ask for donations instead of gifts this Christmas, you can create your own fundraiser here.
