Catwalk for a Cause Raises Vital Funds for Highland Hospice

Catwalk for a Cause, a charity fashion show, has become an integral part of the Inverness fundraising calendar, raising vital funds for Highland Hospice. Organized by city salon owner Alison McRitchie, this annual event combines glitz and glamour with fashion and personal stories of individuals affected by life-limiting illnesses. The show features models showcasing outfits from the hospice's charity boutique collections, with all models sharing their experiences and personal journeys on the runway.

Key Takeaways:

• The Catwalk for a Cause event has raised over £80,000 in its fourth year, with last year's event raising an impressive £80,335.
• The event is organized by Alison McRitchie, a cancer survivor who has a personal connection to the cause.
• The show features models who have been affected by life-limiting illnesses, sharing their personal stories and experiences on the runway.
• The event has become a highlight of the Inverness fundraising calendar and attracts a packed audience of supporters, friends, and loved ones.
• Highland Hospice fundraiser Emma Nicol praised Alison's commitment to the event and thanked the main event sponsors for their generosity.
• The hospice is appealing for volunteers to step onto the runway and share their stories and experiences.

Statistics:

• £80,335: the amount raised by Catwalk for a Cause last year
• £78,000: the total amount raised by Catwalk for a Cause in its first four years
• 4: the number of years Catwalk for a Cause has been running

Sources:

• "Catwalk for a Cause is inspirational night of style and strength" by The Inverness Courier
• "Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000 and counting" by The Inverness Courier
• "Young mum of three goes to catwalk show despite ding in life-limiting condition" by The Inverness Courier