A FUNDRAISING hero, from a village near Romsey, kickstarted Children in Need alongside a famous presenter on Radio 2.
Nearly one year on from being awarded Children in Need’s fundraiser of the year 2021, Amy Wright, from East Wellow, reunited with Michael Ball on his radio show.
The singer presented Amy, 37, with the award live on stage during the BBC's 2021 appeal show on November 21.
On October 9, the award winner starred on Michael Ball’s Radio 2 show to launch Children in Need 2022 across the country.
Speaking after her guest feature, Amy, who has cerebral palsy, said: “It was unbelievable, magical and incredible.”
Mum, Helen Wright, said: “We were both in the studio and I was poised to help Amy get her points across but she spoke so fluently, she’s a natural.”
The local hero, began fundraising for Children in Need at five years old and has since taken part in activities such as charity walks, bake sales and movie nights. Last year Amy danced 31 hours across 31 days to celebrate 31 years of raising money for Children in Need before proudly receiving the fundraiser of the year award on national television.
To optimise Amy’s award success, the mother and daughter are hosting their biggest event yet. The pair have partnered up with Bradbeers to host a fashion show at Mountbatten School on Friday, November 4.
Currently, 120 tickets have been sold but Helen is keen to sell all 200 and raise around £5000. Mrs Wright said: “It’s going be a huge event with lots of lovely surprises to raise lots of money. Amy wants to be an ambassador for Pudsey her whole life.”
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The event starts at 7pm, with a mix of 40 male and female models strutting down the catwalk in Bradbeers fashion. Romsey Rock Choir will also be performing at half-time.
Tickets are available from Romsey Bradbeers for £10 each. To donate go to justgiving.com/fundraising/Amy-Wrightfashionshow.
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