Fashion Show Raises £2,700 for North East Hospice

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A charity fashion show held at St Augustine's Parish Centre in Darlington has raised over £2,700 for St Teresa's Hospice. The event was organized by Claire Irons, a local fashion blogger, and hospice chair of trustees Carol Charlton. The show featured volunteers modeling clothing along five themes, with outfits and accessories offered for sale after the event. The funds raised will support the hospice's care and services for people in need.

Key Takeaways:

  • The St Teresa's Hospice Fashion Show raised over £2,700 for the charity, surpassing last year's inaugural event.
  • Claire Irons, a local fashion blogger, organized the event alongside hospice chair of trustees Carol Charlton, whose love for fashion was inspired by her late mother.
  • The show featured volunteers modeling clothing along five themes: Business, Holidays, Weddings, Cruises, and A Day at the Races.
  • Outfits and accessories were offered for sale after the event, with all proceeds going to the hospice.
  • Entertainment was provided by singers Ava King, Lizzie Hogarth, and Kate Williams from Darlington Operatic Society.
  • Carol Charlton highlighted the importance of the hospice's retail program in raising funds for the charity.
  • Claire Irons expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the event's success, including volunteer models, shop managers, and backstage crew.

Statistics:

  • Over £2,700 raised for St Teresa's Hospice through the fashion show.
  • 5 themes featured in the show: Business, Holidays, Weddings, Cruises, and A Day at the Races.
  • 1,000+ outfits and accessories offered for sale after the event.
  • 3 singers performed at the event: Ava King, Lizzie Hogarth, and Kate Williams from Darlington Operatic Society.

Sources:

  • The NorthernEcho (online publication) - no specific date mentioned
  • Instagram (@fa55_ion) - post by Claire Irons about the fashion show
  • St Teresa's Hospice - no specific date mentioned