The charity, which was set up in memory of Christopher “Cookie” Coutts who died at the age of 19 after a battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer, have already placed three others in hospitals around central Scotland.

His proud mum Debbie told the Press that they’ve raised an astonishing £33,000 in just over a year.

She said, “I am absolutely delighted that we have been able to put a fourth vein finder, which is a type of scanner, in a hospital and we have another one going in the Vic this week.

“So far we have one in the chemo day ward at the Vic, this new one in QMH, one in the teenage cancer ward at the Western General and one in the teenage cancer ward at the Sick Kids Hospital.

“We couldn’t do it without all the support, so we ask everyone who has helped us fund the vein finders to present them to the hospital so they know where their money is going.

“We acknowledged the support that we had this time from the McTaggart family, they run the Deli and Cafe in Aberdour and have supported us by helping to arrange last year’s sponsored cycle event.

“John was Chris’ Modern Studies teacher at Inverkeithing High School and when Chris passed away he came to me saying he would like to do something to help raise money.

“Unfortunately he had the cold when it was being handed over so couldn’t make it to the presenting of the vein finder but his wife Lis, who has also raised money for the charity, handed it over.

“John and Lis have given us fantastic support.” Maclay Murray & Spens LLP chose to support the foundation for a sponsored cycle taking place on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May.

The 5 Ferries Challenge will cover 52 miles of land and involves catching five ferries to each leg of the cycle, with the object to ensure you arrive at each Scottish port in time for the crossing to the next stage.

Visit www.thecookiejarfoundation.co.uk for more information.