Wirral Life May 2019 | Page 8

IN BRIEF BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL BALL IN MEMORY OF CLAIRE THE HIVE YOUTH ZONE HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR CASH FOR KIDS IN SKYFALL A special event has been organised to celebrate and remember Claire Cain, who was the inspiration for Claire House Children's Hospice, to celebrate what would have been her 40th birthday this July. Most Superheroes have to deal with many different weather conditions and on Radio City's Cash for Kids Superhero Day 2019 it was no different! In one day there was the most beautiful sunshine, rain showers, followed by a full storm and lightening! Taking place at Wallasey Town Hall on Saturday 27th July 2019, family and friends have got together to organise this very special event. Tickets are £65 and includes a three course meal with wine, a drinks reception with Sing Me Merseyside Choir and dancing to 'Bow Selectas'. Claire's mum, Chris Cain said: "We are the parents of a special little girl, Claire Cain. We are fundraising in acknowledgement of everything our daughter Claire gave during her short life and the legacy she left in her bravery and spirit. She was the inspiration behind Claire House. "September 2018-2019 is the year in which Claire and her classmates turn 40. We have united to celebrate and remember Claire whilst raising money in her memory. "Claire loved music and music plays a key role in activities at Claire House. It costs just over 40K to run a music and care package at the hospice. Through ‘Claire’s 40 for 40’ we aim to raise enough funds to pay for this for one year. The ‘Bright and Beautiful Ball’ will take place a few days before Claire's birthday when she would have turned 40." If you would like to attend this very special event, or if you need any further information, contact Chris on chriscain109@hotmail. com or 07792 071701. Or call Claire House on 0151 343 0883. Other events being held are: Run & Fun Day: Claire House -Vale Park Sunday 30th June Funny Hat Day: Friday 12th July. For information on these events, please contact Claire House. 8 wirrallife.com On the day, £78,560 was raised by the amazing individuals and teams abseiling down the Radio City Tower. Adam Mellor, Chief Executive of the Hive Youth Zone was one of the many brave participants. He was joined by his colleague Lewis Collins, Youth Worker and Creative Director of Neo Community Nerds. They both raised just over £1000 and did this challenge not just to achieve something amazing but because of all the fabulous projects Cash for Kids supports across the Wirral and Merseyside - helping and supporting some of the most disadvantaged children. Adam Mellor, of The Hive said: “This was a tremendous opportunity for us to do something in return for the help that Cash for Kids has provided to The Hive over the last couple of years. "It’s a charity that shares our values and like The Hive, it aims to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people in the local community. We wish to thank our fantastic supporters who sponsored us and helped contribute to raising valuable funds for Cash for Kids”. Another amazing group to get involved was the Team Challenge Group from Willmott Dixon. The group of 12 raised just under £5000. The group showed there support towards the vision of one community all working together to support many Wirral based community and charity projects, one of which is Neo Community who are going to benefit from a fully accessible children's community garden over the next few weeks.