Last week, my sister had the opportunity to volunteer to take part in a charity fashion gala hosted by Flannels to mark their 35th anniversary in Manchester to raise funds for the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer centre's in Europe. This was completely not for profit, where all the proceeds went to the Christie trust to help those affected by cancer. Models were human mannequins used to display the clothes that had been
donated by Flannels and over 40 other designers to sell to try and raise a target of £50,000 for the
trust to support cancer patients. I am so proud that my sister was able to play her part to give something back to those less fortunate and in making the gala a really successful evening. Please read below a small extraction from the Christie website.
"The Christie has been pioneering cancer research breakthroughs
for over 100 years and is the largest cancer centre in Europe.
Treating more than 40,000 patients each year, we were the first UK
centre to be officially accredited as a comprehensive cancer
centre. Based in Manchester, with radiotherapy centres in Oldham
and Salford, we are a national specialist treating 25% of patients
from around the country. Through the impassioned dedication of our 2,500 staff, 350
volunteers and 20,000 members and supporters, we remain committed
to helping all those affected by cancer, both now and in the
future."
So proud!
Sophie xo
