£800 has been handed over to The Wight Brainy Bunch thanks to the efforts of 2 shops in Ryde.
Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie would like to thank all their customers who have supported The Wight Brainy Bunch.
Earlier this year, a sell-out fashion show was planned by Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie, but just as final rehearsals were taking place the news came through that the country would be going into the first lockdown.
Although the event was cancelled and there was huge disappointment, ticket monies of £800 have still been donated to the Ryde-based charity, Wight Brainy Bunch.
Sheila Wilson, owner of Sugar & Spice said :
“We asked earlier in the year which charity to support and The Wight Brainy Bunch was the overwhelming choice. I know from personal experience of close friends how valuable this charity is”.
Tina Lettington, owner of Bellissima added:
“We were sorry the fashion show couldn’t go ahead, as many ladies were looking forward to this, but at least we have helped this great charity, so thanks to all those who have supported us. We hope next year we can go ahead.”
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Kathryn Grimes from The Wight Brainy Bunch says:
“We were so thrilled to be selected by Bellissima and Sugar & Spice as their chosen charity for the fashion show. We know how much hard work went into organising the event, and how disappointed they were to have to cancel it at the last minute, so to receive a donation like this for an event that wasn’t able to take place is incredible.
“The current situation is really challenging for charities, as it is for businesses and families alike, so we are truly grateful to everyone for supporting us, even though they may be going through tough times themselves. Although fundraising has virtually ceased for the time being, unfortunately, the devastating diagnosis of a brain tumour has not, and there are many families on the Island requiring our help through these difficult times and we’d like to thank everyone for their ongoing support”.
The Wight Brainy Bunch was founded by Ryde Firefighter Mark Grimes and his wife Kathryn, following Mark’s own diagnosis of a brain tumour in 2015. The charity now provides emotional support and financial assistance to other Isle of Wight families facing this devastating disease, by funding a variety of services, including travel costs to Southampton for treatment, purchasing of specialist equipment, counselling services, physiotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation therapy and memory making breaks for those with a terminal diagnosis.
