Community / Three charities benefit after success of Sharon’s Swapshop
THREE charities close to fundraiser Sharon Deyell’s heart have been given a cash boost after the hugely popular Sharon’s Swapshop event in January.
Viking Genes, Alzheimer Scotland and Clan Cancer Support were each given £2,375 after the long-running event in Aith Hall earlier this year.
The swapshop, organised by Deyell and supported by a range of volunteers, encourages people donate to clothes and accessories.
People attending are then encouraged to take a bag and fill it up with clothes before making a donation.
Deyell said she was “absolutely delighted” to present cheques to the three charities, following the success of January’s swapshop.
She also thanked everyone who supported the fundraiser, “highlighting what a difference each of the charities makes in the community.”
Viking Genes Shetland chairwoman Sandra Laurenson said all three charities were “so grateful to Sharon and her wonderful crew of volunteers for the tireless support.”
“The swapshop is both a great community event bringing folk together, and such a worthwhile opportunity to recycle some claes from our wardrobes,” she said.
“A big thanks to everyone involved, especially Sharon, the total raised is truly amazing.”
The event in January was officially opened by Deyell’s sisters, Rachael Hughson and Wendy Inkster, who cut the ribbon to get the day underway.
The star prizes in the raffle were won by Rose Llewelyn, who took home the Burra Bear, and Lynne Geddes, who won a sparkly dress donated by TV personality Lorraine Kelly.
Goods left at the end of the day were collected by the Salvation Army, which will ship them south to be sorted and either sold on or recycled.
Deyell thanked the Shetland public for coming along and making the event a success.
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