On Sunday, we held our annual celebration, and this year it was a Big Birthday Party to celebrate our 10 years as a registered charity.
And wow - what a celebration!
There were craft areas, a raffle, a magic show, musical performances (including a fantastic rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” by the Sunshine & Smiles karaoke group), a delicious buffet and a fundraiser certificate presentation. We also took a moment to remember all of the Sunshine & Smiles children who are sadly no longer with us.
We shared a video documenting 10 years of Sunshine & Smiles - you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/-XF-Jafft-M
We had so much fun and we have quite a few thank yous to share to the people and businesses that make this party so wonderful!
So, we’d like to give a big Sunshine & Smiles THANK YOU to…
Magician Rod Williams for a magical magic show
Valentina Photo Booth for the fun photo both
Made With Music for a fantastic immersive musical experience
Sugar Crush Bakes for our fabulous birthday cake
Roundhay Ukulele Group for their delightful concert
Debbie Austin for the wonderful face painting and glitter tattoos
Amber Cars for ensuring everyone got there and arrived home safely
Royal Armouries and staff for the location, buffet and looking after us all day
The Sunshine & 21 Co. team who made all it all possible
Here’s to the next 10 years!
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