A CHARITY ball raised £4,670 for families with children suffering from life-threatening conditions.

The annual event, organised by the Shannon Bradshaw Trust, was held in Warrington and featured a Peaky Blinders theme.

The trust was set up by Patti and Alan Bradshaw in 2002 after their daughter Shannon died from a rare blood disorder.

Shannon Bradshaw

Since then, they have been raising funds to support families across the North West who are dealing with similar challenges.

The ball was attended by people dressed in 1920s attire, and included an auction and a raffle.

The money raised will be used to provide equipment and support for families, including wheelchairs, special needs bike trailers, and short break holidays.

Alana Bradshaw, trustee and fundraiser for the charity, said: "Every year I organise these events taking about six months to do and I do this so people know who Shannon is, keeping her memory alive and to raise money to keep helping families.

"I just want the people to come and help us celebrate another year of the charity even if we only made £100."

The event also aimed to raise awareness about the Anthony Nolan register, a charity that helps people with blood cancer and blood disorders.

B-engineering, a local business, has pledged to support any of their employees who wish to become donors.

Attendees at the event (Will and Nic McClymont, Gayle Crompton, Micaela Weston, Rob Ditchfield, and Daisy Postlethwaite) (Image: Supplied) Victoria Ditchfield, an attendee and long-time advocate for the charity, said: "The Shannon Bradshaw Trust is an amazing local charity and it was a privilege to be there to celebrate its 20-year anniversary.

"What the family has achieved out of the worst situation that anyone could imagine is truly amazing and B-engineering was honoured to share the occasion.

"B-engineering has used the event to raise awareness of the Anthony Nolan register and will be fully supportive of any team member who is requested to be a donor."

The Shannon Bradshaw Trust continues to provide support to families in need and is always looking for more people to join their cause.

For more information about the charity and how to get involved, visit their website.

To join the donor register, contact the Anthony Nolan Trust on 0901 88 22 234.