Hello Bedazzlers. Can you believe that it is nearly back to school time? We hope that you have had an amazing summer holiday.
For this week’s blog post, we will be shining a spotlight on charitable organisations that we support and love. We perform at many charity events and fund raisers throughout the year and are always so very honoured to be invited and involved. Here are a few of our most recent events and charities that have touched our hearts this summer.
Sophie Rolf is a beautiful, energetic and happy little girl. This year, just 2 months before her 5th birthday, Sophie’s parents received the devastating news that Sophie had an aggressive and inoperable brain tumour. ‘Kissy Puppy’ (aptly named after a special sort of kiss and cuddle, only reserved for Sophie’s big brother Jack) is a fund to allow friends and family to raise money for Sophie during this difficult time. Bedazzled Parties’ Princess Sleeping Beauty met Sophie at her 5th birthday party this August. She and Sophie had the most magical afternoon; amazing Sophie’s friends with their magic tricks and dancing the day away!
Karen Reader, founder of Get a Life! is a personal and dear friend of ours. I first met Karen some 14 years ago at Shanklin Theatre, when I was completely in awe of her amazing dance ability, killer abs and infectious smile. Karen and I worked together for a number of years at the theatre, with her later going on to being a Virgin Air Hostess, travelling the world and meeting the man of her dreams, husband Garry. In 2006 however, Karen was involved in a very minor car accident which turned her world upside down. After major spinal surgery, Karen contracted an infection and now has a degenerative neurological condition that will cause her chronic pain and restricted movement for the rest of her life. Karen has founded ‘Get a Life!’ to help others like herself who are born able bodied and later become disabled through illness or injury. Karen was recently photographed by world famous photographer Duncan Raban and featured in the Sun newspaper.
Every day, 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer. Clic Sargent is the UK’s leading charity supporting children, young people and their families through cancer. For the past two years we have been privileged enough to perform at an August Bank Holiday Fun Day in memory of Jack Wakefield. Jack’s Mum Niki Wakefield who owns Tickety-Boo Cupcakes on the Isle of Wight, hosts the event each year with the ever inspiring Clare Pocock of Rookley Country Park. This year they smashed their target, and raised over £1,000.00 for Clic Sargent! 
Here’s a snap of Princess Dazzle having a fantastic time with the children! For more pictures from the day, click here.
Paula Smith gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Amelia, on 19th September 2011. Due to complications, Amelia was moved to NICU – it was during Amelia’s stay that Paula came up with a new idea to bring comfort to her baby girl. Paula, with the help of friend Alison Wright, then created the Pop ‘n’ Grow baby grow, which is specifically designed for premature babies and babies who need to stay in special care units. They are created with poppers on the arms to allow ease of access for tubing and cannulas, whilst giving baby warmth and comfort. 
Remarkably, Pop ‘n’ Grow provide these baby grows completely free of charge across the UK and rely on fundraising to maintain their venture. We look forward to delivering a Baby Signing Party for a Pop ‘n’ Grow charity event on Sunday 7th October at Rookley Country Park.
All Bedazzled Parties’ dresses featured in this blog, were made by Tina of Bellissima.
I hope that you have enjoyed this week’s Spotlight on Charity blog. If you would like Bedazzled Parties to be involved in your charity event, please email Charlotte at info@bedazzledparties.co.uk
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