By Leicester Mercury | Posted: 27 April, 2015
More than a 1,000 temptresses, dressed head-to-toe in 'saint and sinner' fancy dress, strutted their stuff on Saturday night during the hospice charity's annual Twilight Walk fundraiser.
The jolly jaunt saw participants snaked their way through Jubilee Square, past Highcross Shopping Centre, the Clock Tower, Town Hall and Victoria Park, before making their way back to the Foxes' ground.
Accompanied by dancers, singers, cheerleaders, drummers and a Gospel Choir, they were cheered on by a team of volunteers and marshals.
Colleagues and friends from Sileby Day Nursery dressed as naughty nuns – complete with habits, stockings and suspenders – turned a few heads.
Nursery manager Tracey Brown, 42, said: "There were 11 of us taking part in the walk.
"We did turn a few heads and had a lot of support.
"But there were far more racy outfits on show than ours, believe me!"
She added: "It took us about two hours to complete the walk, despite the rain – we were wet through by the end."
Tracey and her team were raising money in memory of her father, the late Roy Brown, former mayor of Charnwood, who died from cancer in 2012.
She said: "Dad spent the last month or so at LOROS, in Groby Road.
"We hope to have raised over £1,000.
"I was so impressed by the care and compassion shown him, I've been supporting the hospice ever since – they really do a fantastic job and need out support."
Barbara Strevens, 43, from Kibworth, took part as a 'she devil'.
She said: "It was my first time, but I managed to recruit a few friends to join me. It really was tremendous fun, and for a very good cause.
"We'll definitely be back next year."
Businesses also got involved with the event, including Kono Pizza, Maiyango, Chutney Ivy, The Belmont Hotel and the Queen of Bradgate, who opened their doors to provide participants with refreshments on route.
Naomi Kent, of Gem 106 radio, entertained the walkers as they made their way through the city centre.
Laura Fitzsawyer, the event co-ordinator, said: "At LOROS, we all love the Twilight Walk and it was fantastic to see so many familiar faces taking part.
"The ladies looked great in their outfits, bringing so much joy and happiness to this fundraising walk.
"Events like this help us secure money to provide our services free of charge to our patients and their families."
Prior to the start of the walk, the women turned the sky pink when they released very special balloons, each with special messages attached to them.
As they crossed the finish line, each of the women received a T-shirt, which revealed the theme of next year's event, which is 'Fairytale Princesses'.
More than 2,500 patients are cared for at LOROS, which needs to raise £4million each year towards their care.
