By Helen Diaz, 1544553522
Hello everyone!
I am really happy to reveal that I have recently met my personal goal of £10,000 raised for charity through my photography events and model workshops across the UK!
Its been an amazing journey and one I couldn't have achieved without the generosity of studios; The Hacienda , PoZersStudio and Full Moon Studio who all kindly donated their studio space to my charity events and workshops over the past couple of years.
Many thanks also to Natural Light Spaces for your kind £100 donation on a recent charity fundraiser for Cheltenham Animal Shelter.
A special thanks to Sean at The Hacienda who has selflessly given his amazing London Studio solely to charity events.
~Photographers- THANKYOU!~
Thank You so much to every single photographer who booked a place on these events and workshops- without you it would not have been possible! I am so grateful for your support.
Without the community of Purpleport this would also not have been possible.
~How the £10,000 was raised and shared~
The money was raised through various photography studio days, workshops and events I have organised and hosted on my travels, across the UK.
I have been proud Patron of; The Moggery (Animal rescue shelter in Bristol) and Shelter from the Storm (a homeless charity based in London) for the past few years. Both rely on donations alone, so I know that the money will go very far!
I have also been involved in personal fundraisers for; St Peters Hospice, The Childrens Hospice and Cheltenham Animal Shelter.
(With receipts- this includes Gift Aid. The last donations for my Hacienda workshops may be found here)
~Plans for the future~
Next year I hope to be a voice for Autism. I am Autistic myself and know only too well the challenges that Autistic people face. I have never let it get in the way of my dreams- I actually view it as an asset and I wouldn't change it for the world!
Here is to the next £10,000! If you would like to attend future charity events (or to donate your studio for a future cause), please follow my page here.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Love,
(Photo credit: Tony Browne shooting for Hebi Corsets at PoZersStudio .)
