Let’s feel
An uplifting dance event is in the pipeline to honour two Renfrew families devastated by cancer.
You n g s t e r s f rom acro s s Renfrewshire will take part in L&L Love Aid to support the relatives and friends of little Layla Greene and Leighanne Sanderson.
Three-year-old Layla tragically lost her cancer battle with neuroblastoma last month, and mum- of- one Leighanne, 38, is bravely battling the disease.
To help the families and raise money for charity, young dancers from the Jazzle Dazzle dance school came up with the idea of a mass dance event, bringing together young people from different clubs or groups.
Jackie Bryceland, from Jazzle Dazzle dance club, is helping dancers from her club organise the massive dance show at The Lagoon in Paisley on March 31.
She said:“Renfrew has been hit so hard with the passing of Layla and Leighanne’s fight.
“And it has taken its toll on the children.
“The kids have heard all of these things going on. They know Layla but they have felt so helpless.
“This is a chance for the community to come together.
“This was all driven by the young people themselves.
“Layla’s cousin Lexi, who is just seven, was dancing a routine a few days after Layla passed away, and she was doing her wee steps with tears streaming down her face,” said Jackie.
“At the end of the routine her friends got round her and made sure she was okay. But that moment sparked an idea,” Jackie added.
“We want to put all competition aside.
“Karen Moir’s Dance school has been really supportive, and we want other groups to get on board.