Mum’s spooky extravaganza in aid of autism
PROPS AND SCARY SCENES TO ADD TO THE MAGIC!
My son Mason, 14, suffers from autism so it is something that is close to my heart. It has been stressful over the years and the diagnosis was a lengthy process. It is a constant battle at times, but I’m hoping this display can help people understand more about autism
Lynette Wilson
A WOMAN from Immingham has decorated her house ready for Halloween to help raise money for the National Autistic Society.
Lynette Wilson, 45, has created a spooky extravaganza to be projected across her house, with props and scary scenes to add to the magic.
Normally, Lynette and family do their display for Christmas, but were unable to last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. After so long away, they couldn’t wait for Christmas and have decided to put on an early show this October.
Lynette’s son Mason, 14, suffers with autism, meaning the cause is very close to her heart.
She said that, although it’s been a stressful few weeks, she’s glad to be doing her displays once more.
Lynette said: “Normally we would produce a Christmas display with 3D projections and props in aid of the National Autistic Society, but this year we wanted to do it for Halloween. My son Mason, 14, suffers from autism so it is something that is close to my heart. It has been stressful over the years and the diagnosis was a lengthy process.
“It is a constant battle at times, but I’m hoping this display can help people understand more about autism.
“I called the usual companies that I arrange the displays with, but sadly, as it was quite last minute some were unbale to help.
“Thankfully, one firm in America have agreed
to work on the display with me and another firm in Britain decided to help too as they deal with autism in their family.
“The whole process has been going on for four weeks now and I have to say, I’ve had a few sleepless nights along the way. In total, there’ll be five different projections across the house. I want it to look amazing, it’s a massive family project and we all want it to be right.
“My husband Dale, 53, and daughter Darcie, 13, also help put it all together getting props together and making imaginative scenes.
“The best part is seeing people’s faces who appreciate it and have a great smile when they leave.
“If one person walks away from the house and asks about autism then I’ll be happy. “My target was to raise £300, but we’ve already raised over £1,000 so who knows how much we’ll fundraise.
“We’ll be running the show on October 30 and 31 so hopefully many people will come and see.”