It's hard to believe a vacuum cleaner could change someone's life - or even make their day, to be honest. But when you're a young mum with no money and a toddler, who spends your days cleaning the carpet with your hands, it is something that would make the world of difference.

 

In December 2013, a West London health worker (probably one of the kindest women I have ever met, who constantly goes above and beyond for the families she works with) made the request on behalf of this family. She had put requests on Freecycle and the like, but has not had any luck.

 

52 Lives had 123 likes, with the potential to reach thousands of people. Between all of us and our networks, 52 Lives was confident we could rustle up a second hand vacuum cleaner!

 

If you would like to help this family further, please contact 52 Lives.