Dame Joan Collins Officially Opens Fulham's Newest Charity Shop

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Actress cuts the ribbon at Shooting Star Chase shop in Fulham Road

 

Shooting Star Chase provides care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families, and Dame has been a Patron of the charity since 2003.

She was joined by some children and their families who are supported by the charity, Gwen, Molly and Liam who presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a special art canvas designed by children from the hospices.

Dame Joan also donated around 500 exclusive items from her own collection, including a stunning black sequin dress, Chanel skirt and Grey Lloyd Klein Suit, offering shoppers the chance to own a unique piece of history.

She said: " I began my association with Shooting Star Chase in 2003. As a Patron, 15 years on, I am delighted to still be a part of such a special charity. Sharing a huge variety of events to fundraise and raise awareness over the years has been a pleasure. I was even tasked to become a broker for a day!

" Meeting the children and the families, for whom Shooting Star Chase is vital, remains at the heart of what I enjoy most about being a Patron. I am very happy to be opening the latest Shooting Star Chase charity shop in Fulham and wish it all the success that their other charity shops have achieved.

" I am thrilled to be able to donate clothes, shoes and accessories from my own personal wardrobe. I hope its presence will help continue Shooting Star Chase’s wonderful work and benefit all those families who need its support now and in the future."

Karen Sugarman, Director of Fundraising at Shooting Star Chase said: “We are honoured at Shooting Star Chase to have Dame Joan as a Patron. Her hard work and commitment to our charity is tireless. 

"She brings compassion, commitment and sparkle. We are thrilled that Dame Joan will open our fantastic and exciting new Fulham charity shop and has donated such a vast amount of her fabulous wardrobe."

Shooting Star Chase, which has two children's hospices in Hampton and Guildford now has 11 shops open across London and Surrey, all run by an amazing team of more than 220 dedicated volunteers.

The shops play a vital role in helping the charity fund their care service, offering a huge range of pre-loved high quality items – including from an A-list celebrity! The new Fulham shop, at 674 Fulham Road sells a range of houseware, terrific toys and fundraising fashions.

 

February 23, 2018