A Leicestershire Healthcare Assistant and part-time blogger will be fundraising for LOROS this October in memory of her father-in-law.
Charlotte Gransden from Markfield is hoping to raise £1,000 for LOROS and intends to help achieve this by taking part in the Hospice’s Frocktober campaign.
As part of her fundraising efforts, Charlotte will be hosting a Frock Swap event at the Cookie, in Leicester’s High Street, on Saturday 22nd October.
She said: “I want people to bring their unwanted clothes, make a donation for other people’s items and there will also be a raffle.
“And any clothes left over at the end will be donated to the LOROS shops."
Charlotte, 26, has chosen to raise money for LOROS, after her father-in-law, Rob Gransden, died at the Hospice in 2012.
“I’d always thought that hospices were going to be depressing places, but Rob was in LOROS for three weeks and we visited him every day and we could see what a lovely environment it is and how hard everyone works”, added Charlotte.
“LOROS became a home from home for us. The nurses were always there when we needed them and we got to know the other families that were there too.”
Charlotte’s event will be taking place from midday to 3pm.
As well as her Frock Shop event, Charlotte will also be blogging about LOROS on her website www.shoestringchic.co.uk throughout Frocktober.
“I tend to buy 99% of my clothes from charity shops, so the blog is a way of showing people that you can get quality goods without spending a fortune,” she said.
“I’ll be writing a post about LOROS every day. From outfits I have bought in LOROS shops, to visiting and writing about the different LOROS shops and what you can find in them, I’ll be writing about all sorts of things. I’ll also be encouraging people to donate to LOROS through my JustGiving page”
During LOROS’ Frocktober campaign, which will take place throughout October, people are being encouraged to hold their own Frock Swap events, just like Charlotte.
Also during the month, LOROS will be hosting their own Frock, Swap and Shop event, which will be taking place at the Hospice from midday until 3pm on Saturday 29th October.
Those visiting are being asked to bring a bag full of clothing donations in exchange for a free gift and the chance to shop at a selection of independent clothing, accessory and beauty stalls.
It will also feature a pop-up shop featuring new and donated stock from LOROS shops such as Leicester city centre’s By Design shop.
If you are interested in hosting your own Frock Swap party or doing something else for Frocktober, you can email fundraising@loros.co.uk or phone (0116) 231 8431 to be sent your free fundraising pack.
To book your tickets for the LOROS Frock, Swap and Shop visit loros.co.uk/frocktober with tickets costing £5.
