Soul Relief, a new month long campaign to raise funds for LOROS, is being launched in the city this month, with support from stars such as comedian Richard Blackwood and Ronnie Herel formerly of BBC 1Xtra, now on Mi Soul radio.
The campaign, which takes place across June, includes numerous ‘soul’ themed events, featuring stars such as Jaki Graham and nights across the city, will culminate in a special fundraising Soul Night on 28th June at Bowstrings Bar on Braunstone Gate.
Organised by a collective of local businesses, Soul Relief aims to raise over £5,000 for LOROS during the 4 week awareness campaign. The businesses, which include 2Funky Arts, Femi Health & Beauty, Wildcat energy drinks and the Soul Heaven event, have all been touched by LOROS in one way or another.
Spokesperson for Soul Relief Nerys Moeketsi said, “We have all been greatly affected by cancer, either personally or through loved ones, and raising funds for LOROS seemed the perfect way to say thank you. We are all avid Soul fans so this way we combine our love for music with raising money for a great charity.”
Soul Relief will be encouraging people from all over the city to take ‘selfies’ wearing their branded sunglasses, which will be uploaded to Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness of the campaign.
For more information, visit Soul Relief on Facebook, @soulreliefuk on Twitter or visit our website here
To donate, text Soul80 to 70070 to donate £1. You can also donate by visiting our Just Giving page
Tickets for the Soul Relief event can be purchased from Femi Health & Beauty, Bowstring Bar on Braunstone Gate, James Cafe Bistro on East Bond Street or 2Funky website. Tickets cost £5 each in advance and £7 on the door.
To obtain Soul Relief glasses contact Nerys by email
Soul Relief events include (% of the door will go to Soul Relief for these events):
VIP-CODE - Saturday 7th June, Sumo Bar, Braunstone Gate
Soul-ercise – Wednesday 11th June, Waterfront Sports and Education Academy, one dance and one exercise class £5 entry to each, both 60 minutes long all classes performed to soul music
Soul Relief Saturday 28th June, Bowstrings, Braunstone Gate
For more information on this press release, please contact Caroline Spence at FU Media on 0116 2362 0728 caroline@fu-media.co.uk.
