A special garden created to honour the lives of those affected by the bone disease, osteoporosis, has been created by local charity, the National Osteoporosis Society at its head office in Camerton.

Supporters of the charity have backed a summer fundraising appeal by buying specially crafted yellow steel flowers, which have been planted in a memorial garden.

The garden is dedicated to the memory of supporters’ loved ones affected by osteoporosis, the fragile bone disease that causes painful, debilitating and sometimes fatal fractures, particularly of the wrist, hip and spine.

The National Osteoporosis Society supports people with the condition through a free Helpline, providing information and support, funding research and raising awareness.

The flowers are on display in the charity’s memorial garden in Skinner’s Hill, Camerton, from Tuesday, 29th August to Friday, 1st September and can be viewed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Fundraising Manager, Elisha Matthews, said the beautiful memorial garden will bring hope to people living with osteoporosis. “As well as celebrating the lives of those who have passed away, dedicating a flower in our garden has brought hope to people living with osteoporosis and to future generations, as donations will help fund vital research projects which could, one day, help us beat osteoporosis.”

The National Osteoporosis Society still has some flowers available, in return for a donation to the charity. If you would like to dedicate a flower in memory of a loved one, please get in touch with the Charity’s Fundraising Manager, Elisha Matthews, on: 01761 473118 or email: [email protected]