World-renowned DJs helped a fundraiser at an iconic south west London pub raise £4,000 for Royal Trinity Hospice.
The dance music event took place at The Bedford in Balham, where 180 lucky people enjoyed the good vibes of the evening.
Alongside the 180 people, there were many famous faces such as Lottie, who previously worked at BBC Radio One, and Spencer Mac, who was voted best DJ at the London club awards.
The fundraiser was co-hosted and organised by friends Hannah Marshall and Samia Khan, who have seen the care and kindness of hospice staff towards many good friends over the years.
Marshall said: “I have had two close friends pass away at the hospice, the first one over 20 years ago.
“I was amazed then, and am amazed now, at the care and passion shared by everyone at Royal Trinity Hospice.
“It is a very special place, and I decided all those years ago that I wanted to support in any way I could.”
The event saw money raised through ticket sales, a luxury raffle and additional donations.
High-end raffle prizes includes a case of champagne, a £200 beauty voucher, and VIP tickets to one of London’s landmark tourist destinations, which was all thanks to businesses in the area rallying behind the event.
Popular DJ and performer Raven Mandella brought the energy to the enthusiastic crowd, with the evening rounded off by DJ Smiggy.
This is the fifth time the fundraiser has been held for the UK’s oldest hospic, which supported just under 2,900 patients, carers and family members in central and South West London last year.
Royal Trinity Hospice‘s community and events manager Pamela Emerson said: “Hannah and Samia’s event has been hugely successful thanks to the calibre of the DJs they brought to Balham and their strong personal link to the hospice which motivated people to get behind their fundraising.
“They’ve helped make us known to a whole new following of people in south west London by bringing our name to an iconic London venue on a Saturday night creating something that was fun – people enjoying themselves, with lots of dancing.”
The money raised from the event will go towards funding nursing visits to people at home, care on the specialist inpatient unit, therapies, financial support services and family support for bereaved family and friends.
It is hoped the event will return for a sixth year in 2026, with plans to make it bigger and better to ensure support for the hospice grows in the community.
Image credit: A Reid Royal Trinity Hospice
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