#Swish4Chris

Chris Newport was a very glamorous woman, right up until the last couple of weeks of her life I had to make sure I'd got my nail kit with me to do her gel nails. She loved her clothes and jewellery, always had her hair done and make up on and was often stopped by strangers and complimented on how lovely she looked. 

Our lives changed forever on the 2nd July 2015 when my dad was taken from us very suddenly with heart failure. 

We were just getting our heads around that when we received the devastating news the following April that our mum had a terminal brain tumour and at most had 12-18 months longer with us,  even with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which she stoically endured. We lost her 18 August 2017.

I organised my first SWISH in March 2017 while she was going through her treatment after I'd helped her have a sort out of her wardrobes. She was delighted that her things were able to be part of the fundraising activity. Her clothes and jewellery are proudly worn by members of my community and I'm sure she'd be happy that they are continuing to be enjoyed. 

I've since gone on to organise several more events in her memory, including walking on fire and glass. I'm not sure of the exact total but I think it's around £9.5k. I'd love to raise £2k at this event and top our best total if possible.

Please donate if you can, I'm looking for cash and raffle prizes. 

The SWISH event will be Sat 5th Feb 2022 2-4pm at the United Reformed Church, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 3AA and a suggested donation of £12 gets you entry with a mega raffle, afternoon tea, a presentation by me on Style and Colour - plus of course, lots of swapping of clothes you no longer wear for some that you will!

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