BRIDGTON — McKenna McGrath, daughter of Matthew and Laurie McGrath of Lovell, sixth-grader at Molly Ocket Middle School, wanted to do something to remember Lovell Fire Department Capt. Scott Thomas, who died earlier this year after a battle against cancer.

Thomas was a colleague with McKenna’s dad on the fire department. She found using her bracelet-making skills met that goal. McGrath donated $300, the proceeds from selling pink and white hand-braided cotton yarn bracelets, to the Outpatient Cancer Care Fund at Bridgton Hospital.

She crafted the bracelets throughout the summer and sold them at various craft fairs, art shows and barbecues, as well as to family and friends.

McKenna said, “I was overjoyed to have so much to donate for such a great cause. My family was supportive of me … and special thanks go to my great-grandmother, Carol Craig, for helping me along the way.”

She also sent her thanks to all who purchased her bracelets, which she sold for 50 cents each. The Outpatient Cancer Care Fund provides the department with funds to assist patients and their families who are dealing with the numerous financial challenges of dealing with cancer.

Thomas’s wife, Angie, works at the Bridgton Oncology Clinic. She learned of McKenna’s thoughtfulness and brought the project to the attention of the clinic director, Susan Rivet, RN. Pamela Smith, director of development, accepted the gift on behalf of the hospital.

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