Made with Love: Crochet Raffle
Made with Love: Crochet Raffle in Memory of Mary
The Charlotte Straker Project has been incredibly touched by a kind and meaningful gesture from Bex Campin, the granddaughter of a much-loved former resident, Mary.
In memory of her Nanny, Bex has lovingly created and donated a beautiful handmade crochet blanket, which will be raffled to raise funds for our Development Fund. The blanket measures approximately 5ft by 5ft and is fleece lined for extra warmth and comfort. It is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship and a true labour of love.
Crochet held a special place in both Bex and Mary’s hearts. Over the years, Bex created a number of handmade gifts for her Nanny, including a small crochet elephant which Mary proudly kept on her windowsill at home, before bringing it with her to Charlotte Straker House. Bex also made a personalised blanket embroidered with “Nanny”, a treasured gift that brought both comfort and a sense of closeness.
Pictured above: Bex Campin with her dad, Chris Campin.
Mary sadly passed away in late 2024, and this fundraiser is a beautiful way to honour her memory while supporting others.
To mark what would have been Mary’s birthday on 27th April, Bex will be launching this special fundraising initiative, celebrating Mary’s life and the love that continues through this special gift.
Samantha Willis, Home Manager at Charlotte Straker House, said “Bex’s generosity and the love behind this beautiful blanket is amazing. Although only with us for a short time, Mary was a very special part of our community, and it means so much to see her memory honoured in such a thoughtful way. This fundraiser will help us continue to create meaningful experiences for our residents, which is at the heart of everything we do.”
From 27th April, people are invited to enter the prize draw to win this very special blanket. Every £2 will count as one entry, and supporters are encouraged to give what they can to be part of this meaningful initiative.
The draw will take place at Charlotte Straker House on Monday 29th June and funds raised will help to create enriching activities and new opportunities for residents at Charlotte Straker House.
We are so grateful to Bex for her generosity, creativity, and for choosing to support us in such a special way. We hope you will join us in supporting this special fundraiser and celebrating Mary’s memory.
Entries can be made at: pay.sumup.com/b2c/QUFZ55MY
If you would like to support, please leave your name and number as a note with your donation to be entered into the draw.
