Sarah’s ‘Great Big Cake Sale’ raises £1,000 for charities

More than £1,000 has been raised to support two charities, thanks to a community cake sale.
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Sarah Gibson, front left and some of the team who 
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Sarah Gibson, front left and some of the team who 
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ks190051-1 Selsey Cake Sale Sarah Gibson, front left and some of the team who made her cake sale such a success.ks190051-1 SUS-190202-183456008

Sarah Gibson hosted ‘Sarah’s Great Big Cake Sale’ at The Selsey Centre on Manor Road on Saturday, raising a total of £1,020 for two charities, Support After Suicide and Survivors of Bereavement After Suicide.

The funds raised will be split equally between the organisations.

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Along with the cupcake sale, there was a tombola, and the day finished with a big raffle prize draw.

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A busy Usborne book stall at the event.
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A busy Usborne book stall at the event.
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ks190051-2 Selsey Cake Sale A busy Usborne book stall at the event. ks190051-2 SUS-190202-183622008

The first prize was a Smarties chocolate finger cake, and the second prize was a three layered lemon drizzle cake.

Sarah said: “It was so fantastic all round. There was a great turn out, and the cakes sold out so quick.

“I would like to thank all that helped, donated, came to show support - Selsey has been amazing. I am so grateful to each and every one.

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“I have been amazed and overwhelmed by the support of local people with donations of raffle and tombola prizes, sales and general support.”

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To find out more about Support After Suicide, the website can be found at supportaftersuicide.org.uk.

For more information about Survivors of Bereavement After Suicide, visit the website at uksobs.org.