“That’s what we call a garden party” – this was the message from WightAID after it celebrated with a fundraising event in the garden of Geoff and Amy Underwood.
On the day, more than £40,000 was raised for the charity, which has given out more than £700,000 worth of grants since it began.
Guests enjoyed music from The Optimists and Oli Rivers and presentations from First Act, Daisy Chains and Alzheimer’s Café – 3 organisations who told partygoers how WightAID had supported them.
The groups were further rewarded with new donations from WightAID that were presented on the day by businesses who are long-term supporters of the charity.
Deon Redpath, of WightFibre, one of the companies that made the presentations, said:
“The Isle of Wight is a beautiful location and we are very lucky to call it our home.
“However, amongst our community are those who are less fortunate and don’t have the opportunities that we all take for granted.
“This is where we hope our WightAID mission can continue to make a huge difference, and although we may be the ones behind the emails, we as a community are WightAID, changing lives together.”
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Geoff Underwood, WightAID founder and party host, said:
“It was lovely to see so many friends old and new at the party, raising an incredible sum to enable us to keep supporting good causes across the Island.
“Thanks go to all those who provided support for the party and to those who dug deep in their pockets on the day.”
