A dedicated fund-raiser in Ellesmere is finalising preparations for another event to support women with breast cancer.
In the past three years, Ismay Evans has raised nearly £9,000 for Breast Cancer Now — and she’s hoping her fourth annual charity shopping evening on Thursday, August 7 will fund more help for those affected by the disease.
Ismay, who runs a women’s-wear shop in the town’s High Street, held her first fund-raiser in 2022, only six months after undergoing a mastectomy at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Next month’s event will be held in Ellesmere’s market hall, between 6.30-pm-10.00 pm with 26 stalls offering a wide range of fashion items, skincare and cosmetic products, craft items, plants and jewellery. There will also be a special display providing health and information about breast cancer.
Admission is £5 to include a glass of wine or a soft drink. Tickets are on sale at Ismay’s shop.
Other local businesses and well-wishers have donated prizes for a giant raffle.
“When I held my first shopping evening for the charity, I thought it would be just a one-off,” said Ismay, “but the people of Ellesmere and district have been so enthusiastic, it’s become a firm fixture as an annual community event in the town’s calendar. I’m very grateful to everyone for their support, and especially for the help I receive from my friends, Janice Williams, Alex Hunter and Jeanette Moore.”
She added: “I know from personal experience how much Breast Cancer Now provides wonderful support for women affected by the disease. With fifty-five thousand UK women being diagnosed every year, it’s important that the charity receives every penny it can get so that it’s able to continue its vital work .”
Ismay Evans.
