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Charity set up in memory of Morecambe woman announces second annual gala dinner

Karen Whitfield

A charity set up in memory of a Morecambe woman has announced its second annual fundraising gala dinner.

The event will be held at Morecambe Football Club on Saturday March 2 to raise funds for the Karen Whitfield Foundation.

The charity was set up in honour of care home manager Karen, who passed away aged 49 in January 2021 after contracting Covid-19.

The Karen Whitfield Foundation supports Armed Forces Veterans, people with dementia, and cancer care and research, causes close to Karen's heart.

In 2023, Karen's husband Kingsley Whitfield and brother Mark Swindlehurst spoke to Beyond Radio about Karen and the charity.

INTERVIEW: Family of much-loved Morecambe woman set up new charity in her name - Beyond Radio

There will be a three-course meal, live entertainment, a raffle and games on the night.

Tickets are now on sale for the gala dinner, priced £50. To book, call Mark on 07904 947095 or Kingsley on 07730 899967. The event starts at 7pm.

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