By Jean Hollings
Wortley’s Stacy Procter and her pink team of supporters hosted another fundraiser for children’s cancer charity Candlelighters at St John’s Church, Dixon Lane.
Stacey, 50, hid five golden tickets amongst the stalls as an extra ‘thank you’ to people purchasing tickets on the various stalls, from cakes to tombola (including bottles, chocolate, toys and many more).
All 55 main raffle prizes were generously donated by local people and local businesses. The draw started promptly at 3.30pm and took over 30 minutes to complete as people awaited their number to be drawn out.
You could feel the happy atmosphere as seeing people sat and chatted over the hot and cold refreshments which were available.
Stacy thanked everyone who has supported her fundraising event this year acknowledging that people are finding it harder due to the rise in daily living costs.
The total raised so far has passed the £1,300 mark. This will support any of the 150 children and their families who are diagnosed every year with cancer in Yorkshire. Support may include research, support groups, peer mentoring, equipment for the oncology wards and more.
- A regular gift can impact their income. Visit the Candlelighters website www.candlelighters.org.uk for more details.