Blackpool Carers Centre Receives Support from Cinderella Ball Organiser

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Gill Booth, a medical secretary from Blackpool Victoria Hospital, is organizing her second Cinderella Ball to support the Blackpool Carers Centre. The charity event, sponsored by the Windmill Community Benefit Society Limited, aims to raise awareness and funds for young carers, some as young as 5 years old, who provide care for a loved one due to illness, disability, mental ill health, or substance misuse. The event, featuring entertainment from Paul Dobie and Tony Benedict, will take place at the Clifton Arms Hotel in Lytham on March 26.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gill Booth, a medical secretary, is organizing her second Cinderella Ball to support the Blackpool Carers Centre after being inspired by the 2017 DIY SOS TV programme.
  • The charity event, sponsored by the Windmill Community Benefit Society Limited, aims to raise awareness and funds for young carers, some as young as 5 years old.
  • The Blackpool Carers Centre supports young carers who provide care for a loved one due to illness, disability, mental ill health, or substance misuse.
  • The Cinderella Ball will feature entertainment from Paul Dobie and Tony Benedict, a glass of fairy-tale fizz, dinner, raffles, and auctions.
  • Tickets for the event, priced at £55 each, can be obtained by contacting Gill Booth or Julie at Blackpool Carers.
  • Proceeds from the event will provide vital funding to support the Blackpool Carers Centre's work with young carers.

Statistics:

  • £4,600: The amount raised by Gill Booth's first Cinderella Ball in 2018 for the Blackpool Carers Centre.
  • £55: The price of each ticket for the upcoming Cinderella Ball event.
  • 5 years old: The age of some young carers who are supported by the Blackpool Carers Centre.
  • 2022: The scheduled date for the Cinderella Ball event, which will take place at the Clifton Arms Hotel in Lytham.

Sources:

  • [www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/national-carers-week-shines-a-spotlight-on-thousands-of-blackpool-people-looking-after-loved-ones-3251229](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/national-carers-week-shines-a-spotlight-on-thousands-of-blackpool-people-looking-after-loved-ones-3251229)
  • [www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/blackpool-carers-centre-awarded-ps297k-to-continue-supporting-young-heroes-3530852](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/blackpool-carers-centre-awarded-ps297k-to-continue-supporting-young-heroes-3530852)
  • [www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/forest-school-gives-blackpools-young-carers-the-chance-to-be-a-child-3280644](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/forest-school-gives-blackpools-young-carers-the-chance-to-be-a-child-3280644)