Care home hosts successful Pink Ribbon afternoon tea for Breast Cancer Awareness

Claremont Parkway Care Home in Kettering brought residents, families, and community leaders together for a highly successful Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea fundraiser, raising vital awareness for breast cancer.

Breast Friends Northampton provided vital information and demonstrations at the afternoon tea at Claremont Parkway Care Home in Kettering | Barchester Healthcare Ltd

placeholder image — Breast Friends Northampton provided vital information and demonstrations at the afternoon tea at Claremont Parkway Care Home in Kettering | Barchester Healthcare Ltd

The event featured vital educational talk by Breast Friends Northampton. Members of the group shared their personal breast cancer journeys, distributed information leaflets, and provided a demonstration on how to check for signs of breast cancer.

Local community partners also stepped forward to support the cause. Tamara Bloomfield, founder of Fitted by Tamara, attended to showcase her compassionate, personal in-home bra fitting service tailored to individual journeys. The Kettering and District Lions Club contributed generously to the event's tombola and provided attendees with life-saving emergency medical tubs. These data tubs, which are stored in the fridge, along with exterior door and fridge stickers which alert paramedics to vital medical data if a patient cannot communicate.

Resident Brian and his family member enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of Pink hair and won lots of tombola prizes at the Claremont Parkway Care Home Event | Barchester Healthcare Ltd

The afternoon was also attended by Kettering Deputy Mayor Andy Byatt, who discussed his ongoing civic work for the town. Tesco Community Champion Julie joined the efforts as well, along with Asda Community Champion Mina Everett both donating beautifully hampers and prizes for the tombola.

Guests enjoyed a spectacular afternoon tea spread featuring pink cakes, sandwiches, mousses, and savoury bites, created by the home’s talented Chef, Mel, with event supported by Activity Coordinator Karen.

While the final fundraising total is still being calculated, management expressed deep gratitude to everyone who donated.

Chloe Hornby, General Manager, shared "I am incredibly proud of our community for coming together to support such an important cause. Bringing together vital health education from Breast Friends Northampton, practical life-saving tools from the Lions Club, and the wonderful generosity of our local business partners made this afternoon truly unforgettable. Seeing our residents, families, and guests smiling, learning, and connecting is exactly what our home is all about."

The home plans to announce the final fundraising total as soon as all donations are finalised with The Pink Ribbon Foundation.