Wolo Foundation marks third anniversary with a night to remember

 In true Wolo fashion, the charity celebrated in style at its annual WoloBall! 

Following the success of last year’s event, Wolo went bigger and better – raising an impressive £34,091 on the night to support families in Sussex affected by cancer. 

Wolo is a grassroots charity, created by husband and wife, Fler and Justin Wright, after Fler was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Since its launch, Wolo Foundation has supported hundreds of families affected by cancer in Sussex, and continues to play a vital role to local families with their bespoke approach, offering emotional guidance and practical help.

The WoloBall is a great way to celebrate life and the great impact Wolo is having on the local community. For the first time, Wolo were able to invite along some of the families that they have helped through their cancer journeys, giving them a much-deserved night out. It really helped bring the Wolo community together. It was so lovely to see the families out having fun together, and making memories. 

The night was packed with fantastic live entertainment! A local ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ contestant took centre stage and surprised co-founder Justin Wright with a ventriloquist act (with Justin as the puppet!), which went down a storm with the crowd – especially the children! Face painting added even more glitter and sparkle to the event, as well as an amazing photo booth so everyone could take home photographic mementos of the night!  A live band finished off the evening, with everyone dancing the night away.  

Wolo co-founder Fler presented a powerful social experiment to help highlight the number of people affected by cancer. As written by Kevin Webber in the Sunday Mirror, ‘The most poignant moment from the night was when the 500 people at the ball all stood up, united, because in some way, they had been affected by cancer’. This moment really brought home the reason everyone was there – to come together to raise awareness and funds for Wolo, so they can continue with the vital role they play in the local community.

Two of the brilliant Ocean Dadventure crew (Matt and Neil) were also in attendance, after taking on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge – the world’s toughest row!  They completed 3,000 miles in an incredible seven weeks across the Atlantic Ocean!  After battling stormy seas and 50 foot waves, Wolo couldn’t be prouder of all they have achieved and are extremely grateful to them for raising an incredible £42,487 for Wolo.

Wolo also showcased its exclusive Wolo 100 Club at the WoloBall. Wolo 100 Club is a brand new Wolo initiative, encouraging local businesses to come together and provide regular support for Wolo. The club gives members an exciting opportunity to support their local community, whilst meeting 99 other like-minded people throughout the year at exclusive events, as well as receiving priority Wolo event invitations, direct support for staff affected by cancer, and extensive opportunities to volunteer, fundraise and advertise. Once 100 spaces have gone, they’re gone! Make sure you don’t miss out. To learn more or sign up visit: https://wolofoundation.org/wolo-100-club

It was certainly a night to remember, and Wolo would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came, helped out, donated prizes and time, the families who came – we couldn’t have done it without you all! 

Statistics show that one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Life is precious – we need to make the most of it – we only live once – Wolo! 

To read more about the work Wolo does and its upcoming events (including the life-enhancing Wolo Africa 100 trek challenge), please visit their website: www.wolofoundation.org