Apologies for the lack of blog recently! I've been busy; firstly, getting my head around so many facts and information about Cleft Lip and Palate, attending hospital appointments, dealing with family life, planning my son's 2nd birthday party, as well as organising a charity event! The charity event will raise money for Cleft Lip and Palate Association, more commonly known as CLAPA.
It's to be held on 25th May, so a little after the awareness week (Awareness Week is 10th-17th May). Therefore, we've more time to gather further prizes and plan ahead to make it an amazing event for all who attend! Already, we've had so many offers of donations for raffle prizes from local businesses and from friends and family. Raffle prizes include; several restaurant meal vouchers, multiple hairdressers, local bakeries, as well as individuals offering alcohol and toiletries for hampers.
My friends and family have been a real support; especially two special people, Michelle and Elle, who've been wonderful in supporting the cause, gathering numerous prizes, keeping me on track and securing many amazing things for the evening!
There seems to be a lot of people willing to help out to support the cause. We've already got a wonderful room decoration company lined up to provide chair covers and table centres; Totally Reem Chair Covers will have the room looking amazing in no time! We have been offered the services of a local photographer Graeme Stark, who will once again provide us with some amazing images of the evening; these will be available to purchase online after the event! A local cake shop (and a favourite of mine; yes, a girl's got to have good shoes and cake!) Cake My Day has kindly offered to make us some mini cupcakes for the evening. Thanks Carla Gray! The venue, Tavistock Retro, South Shields has been amazing in so many ways; Sean Kilmartin has been incredibly supportive and we are all looking forward to celebrating this evening in his fabulous establishment!
We're busy sourcing entertainment for the evening and have confirmed the beautiful Grace Davison to open our evening with her amazing voice and Terry Slesser, a well known local singer, will entertain us as the evening progresses!
It's shaping up to be a great night. Tickets are selling fast, there's only 30 remaining! So I'd advise you to preorder ASAP! Now, the greatest task of all ensues; sourcing a suitable maternity dress for the event! Wish me luck!
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