“I am borrowing trees from family and friends, and plan to have each one decorated in a different theme or style.”
She has invited a local business to join her, bringing a range of Christmas gifts to have on sale on the day, “so people will be able to get some Christmas shopping done as well when they visit”.
While it’s Amelia’s first time opening her home up for the Christmas Homes for Hope fundraiser, it’s not the first time she has been involved with Team HOPE.
“I first came across Team HOPE about seven years ago, when a dear friend of mine was going through treatment for cancer and Team HOPE supported her and her family.”
Since then, Amelia has followed Team HOPE’s progress on their Facebook page she says.
“Then more recently, I have had more contact with them, and even closer to home, as they have supported my father-in-law and our family as he has gone through radiation treatment. They have also been supporting another close friend’s mother, so it’s all been very close to my heart.”
Amelia works at Fenton Street Arts Collective, which has also supported Team HOPE fundraising events this year.
“So there have been all these connections, and now with Christmas Homes for HOPE, I am doing something directly myself as an individual as a way to give back to such a great charity we have here in Stratford.”
The Details:
What: Christmas Homes for HOPE
When: Sunday, November 26, 9.30am-4pm
Tickets: $35 general admission, $70 guided tour
Other: Text Hayley on 027 484 2329 to book a guided tour ticket.
