Charities and supporters have been rallying around Miss Cumbria Lauren Sweeney as she prepares for the regional finals of the beauty contest this weekend.
Since being crowned Miss Cumbria in March Lauren has been working to help a string of local charities including Eden Valley Hospice, Hospice at Home and the Alzheimer’s Society. Her charity work has also included completing the Gelt Gladiator for Eden Mind and walking around Talkin Tarn 10 times for Papyrus, the young suicide prevention charity.
Some of those Lauren has helped are backing her as she gears up for the Northern semi-finals of Miss England in Burnley on Sunday.
Text votes will help determine the result so ‘Vote Lauren’ posters have been produced by Vanessa and Lana Brown at VL Aesthetics who are working with her on an initiative to help disadvantaged women and victims of domestic violence.
Vanessa, managing director of VL Aesthetics, said: “Lauren is amazing. She has a heart of gold and has been giving all her time to help so many good causes locally so we wanted to do our bit to boost her chances on Sunday.”
Also joining in was Janice Grieves, of Brampton’s Hairport salon and friend Sara Goodchild who were grateful for Lauren’s support for their recent Big Wig Ball which raised over £8,000 for facilities for teenagers and young adults at Jigsaw – Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice..
Janice said: “We wanted to support lovely Lauren because she is such an inspiration to young girls and was brilliant at the Big Wig Ball for us. All she wants to do is help others.”
Other charities have sent messages of support including the Alzheimer’s Society who spokesman said: “We’re thankful that Lauren is fundraising for cupcake day to unite in the fight against dementia. We greatly rely on donations to do the work we do.” – said Alzheimer’s Society.
And Toni Ollier, Papyrus fundraising officer said: “We are so grateful to Lauren for all of her wonderful efforts fundraising in aid of Papyrus. Our supporters and fundraisers provide a huge part of our income. There is no doubt that Lauren’s support will make a difference.”
