Businesspeople who took to the dancefloor in a Strictly Come Dancing-inspired event helped to raise over £130,000 for Dougie Mac, with donations still coming in.
The sold-out Strictly Knot Dancing event saw 12 contestants paired with professional dancers, performing in front of 650 guests and judges including boxer Nathan Heaney and Strictly legends Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova.
It was an emotional win for KMF Managing Director Gareth Higgins whose sister had passed away at the Dougie Mac hospice earlier that week.
David Webster, CEO of Dougie Mac, said: “What an incredible show of generosity and community spirit. We’re absolutely thrilled by the amazing support shown for Dougie Mac — it truly means the world to us.
“The funds raised will make a real and lasting difference to the patients and families who rely on our care. On behalf of everyone at Dougie Mac, I’d like to thank all those who helped make this such a memorable and meaningful event.”
The event was the brainchild of Knot Events, a collective of businesswomen passionate about giving back to their community and supporting charitable causes through high-profile events.
Sarah Mellor, organiser of Strictly Knot Dancing and member of Knot Events, added: “We’re absolutely over the moon with the success of our very first Strictly Knot Dancing event.
“To have raised such an incredible amount and to see how much joy it brought to everyone involved is just fantastic.
“None of this would have been possible without our amazing contestants, professional dancers, sponsors, and partners — their enthusiasm and dedication made it truly special.”
The next Knot Events fundraising challenge is the return of Knot A Sports Day in June next year.
