TLF Weekly News

FEEDBACK FROM OUR SUPPORTERS & HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

"My husband and I met the Lewis Foundation when he was in hospital, they came round the ward and offered him a free gift which we were really taken back by. Not only that they stayed and talked to us at what was a particularly difficult time. They didn't ask for anything from us, we ended up seeing them a couple of further times when we were back in hospital. They are such lovely selfless people, we were so touched and inspired by their work that now I regularly help to pack gifts for other patients as I have seen from the other side the impact that it has. We attend a lot of their fundraising events and spread the word of the amazing charity. It's such a simple idea that has now spread to many hospitals and can help bring a smile to people going through the worst of times."

Thank you Nikki for all you and Paul do to support our work charity, both are featured in the picture in the cover photo. It is wonderful that after you have received support from us, that you both now want to give back and help others.

To learn more about our story and how you can make a difference to the lives of others in our community, head to: https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/our-story

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

This week our volunteer Curtis Archer has been in the community spreading the word about volunteer opportunities for The Lewis Foundation.

He joined the Voluntary Impact Northampton Volunteer Fair in Grosvenor Shopping Centre to share information about The Lewis Foundation and provide details about our current volunteering opportunities available.

At present we are looking for the following volunteers to cover:

Events

Gift Packing

Shop

Admin

For more information, please contact Curtis Archer - [email protected]

Be a part of giving back and making a real difference in your community.

SUCCESSFUL BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER IN AID OF THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

Thank you to everyone who attended our Bingo Night on Wednesday. A fun evening of games and winning prizing. Also, a fantastic opportunity to see the community come together to raise funds for The Lewis Foundation.

The event organised by our volunteer Curtis Archer and hosted by volunteer Keith Hall raised ￡430 for The Lewis Foundation, which is amazing.

The next Bingo Night will be Thursday 29th June 2023, taking place at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton.

Tickets are only ￡18, which secures all your bingo books and helps to raise funds for The Lewis Foundation.

Come along for a fun evening of games, raffle and prizes!

Spaces are limited, so hurry up and secure your space.

To book, head to:https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/event-details/bingo-night-fundraiser-6 or call: 01604 245689

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ZAPATO LOUNGE - NORTHAMPTON SUPPORTS THE LEWIS FOUNDATION FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

Huge thank you to Zapato Lounge who have chosen The Lewis Foundation as the Charity they wish to support this June to raise awareness, funds and donations to be a part of giving back and helping adults diagnosed with cancer in our community.

One of the ways you can support them is to pop into Zapato Lounge, Newland Walk, Northampton NN1 2EB (just outside the entrance to the market from Grosvenor Shopping Northampton)

Inside the lounge you will find a giving tree, where you can pop in and grab a tag from the tree. The tags have written on them items we need for our gift packs. Once you have the items, please return them to Zapato Lounge.

Over the course of the month, we will share with you other ways they will be supporting us.

Thank you for being a part of making a difference.

If you can't make it to Zapato Lounge but still would like to purchase an item for our gift packs, head to: https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/wishlist

CHARITY FOUNDERS - LORRAINE AND LEE LEWIS ON BBC RADIO NORTHAMPTON

Our charity founders Lorraine Lewis and Lee Lewis on Daisie - Belle show on BBC Radio Northampton last week talking about:

Our charity The Lewis Foundation - why it started to ensure adult cancer patients had access to items to help pass the time and/or provide comfort within a hospital setting.

Talking about the wide variety of gifts offered to adult cancer patients for free - 29 in total, all branded and brand new items.

The growth of the charity, which now provides on average 2000 gift packs per month to 17 hospitals across the Midlands and how this has been achieved.

The book our co - founder Lorraine Lewis BCAh wrote - covering our story ‘Dare To Dream’ - if you haven't purchased a copy, you can grab one here: https://lnkd.in/eezQEMhg

Listen from 17 mins 30s onwards- https://lnkd.in/e74GtqjD

50% OF TICKETS SOLD FOR OUR FUN RUN - WATER DASH!

We are back for a 2nd year - The Lewis Foundation Water Dash!

Our 5K Fun Run taking place on Saturday 15th July 2023 at Upton Country Park, Northampton.

Complete a number of static and inflatable obstacles, whilst trying to avoid our Water Ninjas ready to spray you as you make your way around the course.

Minimum age to take part is 5 years old.

Anyone taking part between 5 years - 16 years old must be accomplished by an adult.

Thanks to our amazing sponsors:

Click Arts Foundation

Michael Jones Jeweller

Commsave Credit Union

Consulo Health & Safety Ltd

NLive Radio

Virgin Active

United African Association Northamptonshire

The Elgar Centre

As a result of their sponsorship, it means 100% of your ticket entry will help to fund the variety of gift packages and support adults needs following a cancer diagnosis and entering a hospital setting. How amazing is that!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS - https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/water-dash-2023

See you there!

Once the tickets are gone, they are gone!

OUR POP UP SHOP IS BACK THIS SATURDAY IN NORTHAMPTON

Our Pop Up Shop is back Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this Saturday 3rd June 2023 between 10.30am - 4pm.

Find us in the Gatherspace on the Upper Mall next to River Island.

Selling a variety of brand new items - toiletries, stationary, toys, gifts set and more.

All products are brand new items but are end of line/excess stock items which local businesses, retailers and manufacturers no longer have a purpose for. Businesses kindly donate items to us to raise funds for our work.

Not only is it supporting the environment and sustainability but helping to make a difference to the lives of those diagnosed with cancer in our community too. It is a win win all round.

Every purchase helps to raise funds to enable us to do our work of providing free gifts and support to adult cancer patients in hospital.

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