Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of three “special” women who shared a passion for song and dance. The ‘Never Forget’ charity event took place at the Solway Hall in Whitehaven on Saturday and raised a total of £4,477, which will be split between Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Breast Cancer Now.
Tuqiri Blackwell
Charity Football game in memory of Tuqiri Blackwell
There’s a very special football game at St Benedict’s rugby union club on Sunday featuring the Mirehouse Tubbies. The relatively new club are raising funds for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Tuqiri Blackwell. Tuqiri, of Mirehouse, died suddenly last year aged 18. A talented singer, she was a student at Lakes College and was
Charity Concert
On 15th January 2022 a charity concert was held in Tuqiri’s memory. Local entertainers Beth Clark, Zoe Warren and Tony Pearce all donated their time. The event was well supported with people either purchasing tickets or donating prizes for the raffle. The event raised a grand total of £2400! We hope to continue fundraising throughout the
