Sport your shorts for Demelza!
Local charity runs awareness day for the second year
Demelza Hospice Care for Children is calling on supporters of all ages to sport their shorts and raise much needed cash for the charity. Demelza, whose work is a lifeline to over 750 children, young people and families throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex, has seen a significant drop in income as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and its continuing impact on fundraising.
Shorts 4 Short Lives launched in July last year and was such a success, the charity has decided to run it for a second year, coinciding with this year’s Children’s Hospice Week which runs from 21 to 27 June.
The ask is simple – wear a pair of shorts, the funkier the better – and post a photo on social media on Friday 25 June, donating via a fundraising link here to help support the charity’s work and tagging in Demelza Hospice. Vice President and Strictly star, Len Goodman, has already signed up!
Workplaces and schools are being encouraged to take part, even virtually! Why not hold an online meeting with everyone wearing shorts, design or customise a pair of shorts or download the fundraising pack from the Demelza website for more ideas?
Shorts 4 Short Lives is also supported by Demelza’s Celebrity Ambassadors Cheryl Baker, and former Olympian Robin Cousins.
To take part in Shorts 4 Short Lives, for more information on the campaign and to donate go to https://www.demelza.org.uk/support-us/shorts-4-short-lives
Find out more about Demelza at www.demelza.org.uk, follow the charity on Facebook at www.facebook.com/demelzahospice or @demelzahospice on Twitter.
