BROOK Food Processing, the Williton-based company that is celebrating its silver anniversary by donating to a different cause each month, has hit the £10,000 mark.

Each month throughout 2019, the family-run business is donating to a different cause £25 for every order it receives of £1000 or more. The June donation of £1700 is going to the UK Infantile Spasms Trust (UKIST) – a charity set up by one of the Brook team, Samia Sanders.

UKIST provides a network of support to families with children affected by the rare seizure disorder infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome. It offers a lifeline to anxious parents via its online community, and works alongside medical professionals to raise awareness of this little known condition, which can be very difficult to recognise – but potentially very damaging if left untreated.

Samia and Steve Sanders, who have both worked at Brook for a number of years, were devastated when their daughter was diagnosed with this condition in 2012 and fought as a family for a very long time to get Jorgie’s seizures under control.

In 2017, Samia along with a group of other parents whose children had the condition, set up UKIST to get awareness and support to parents in a similar situation.

Presenting the cheque, Brook Food Processing co-owner Ann Wells said: “Steve and Samia have been dedicated to raising awareness of Infantile Spasms since their daughter was diagnosed and to support a cause that otherwise receives little understanding or recognition but can be potentially life threatening illness is an honour.”

Samia received the cheque alongside fellow UKIST representative Jenny Rawling, who was accompanied by her daughter Faith, and Jorgie was at the presentation too.