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to explain what we wanted to do and why. We also talked this through with the consultants – Mr Varma, Mr Offer (Consultant Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon) and Marcus (Registrar) as we wanted them there. They were up for it and in the meantime I had secured the use of the social area at The Tigers Stadium. Everything was planned in fine detail. As the evening was to be a fundraiser everyone was happy to pay for their tickets as we, at Crazy Hats, could not justify spending out on something like this. In Claire’s letter to patients all this was explained and patients were invited to bring along and donate good raffle prizes. We didn’t make a huge profit but, sometimes, it’s not all about money is it?
ha privilege to meet so many like-minded and proud people who were eager to share their stories and to show off their boobs (in the
The response was just wonderful and we had patients and their partners attending from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire – neighbouring counties that the hospital served. The venue was perfect and a date was chosen to coincide with the launch of the breast reconstruction DVD we had helped to fund. Jacquie, my niece, made some of her beautiful phone danglers which Mr Varma, very proudly, presented individually to the ladies – we had a few speeches – and we had a great time. It was such a privilege to meet so many like-minded and proud people who were eager to share their stories and to show off their boobs (in the toilets). Everyone had dressed for the occasion – it was quite a sight. Mr Varma told me he found it quite emotional to see everyone looking so well and happy. The medical team must have felt so proud too and were actually quite embarrassed when the guests showered their thanks on them for ‘putting them back together again’.
The night was a celebration for everyone and was to be repeated – three more times.
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A year later we held Breasts Reunited II at the Leicester City Football Ground and had a sit down meal with live entertainment – children from Julie’s school in Irchester, James, our electric violinist and his friends performing music they had composed and adapted; dancers from the
Sharon Potter School of Dance in Corby and a very talented singer from Leicester who Mr Varma’s daughter had recommended. His daughter, Niharika, was Head Girl at Leicester High School for Girls and she, in consultation with the staff and fellow pupils, decided to adopt Crazy Hats as their nominated charity for the year. It was an honour and privilege to go along to meet the staff and pupils, firstly to speak at one of their assemblies and then to attend a practical hat making day where in-house competitions were held. It was also a memorable
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