We’re here, we’ve reached 60, and we’re celebrating together. We have been friends for years, initially meeting at a tap dance class where we really clicked and our friendship started on the right foot (and then the left). Having both gone through our own journeys with cancer, we feel especially grateful to be celebrating. So, as we mark this milestone birthday, we’ve decided that instead of gifts, we would love to raise funds for both St Barnabas House and West Sussex Breast Care Centre. Please see below:

St Barnabas House: This incredible hospice touches so many lives in our community. Many of us have seen first-hand the compassion, comfort and dignity they provide to patients and their families during the most difficult times. It’s a place that means a great deal to so many people we know.

West Sussex Breast Care Centre: This centre is a lifeline for women facing one of the most frightening moments of their lives. It brings together expert care, compassion and state‑of‑the‑art facilities under one roof, making sure every woman is supported from the very first appointment through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

If you were planning to give us a birthday gift, we would be so grateful if you would consider making a donation instead to either or both of these charities. Every contribution — no matter the size — will help to continue their vital work.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support 🤍

Sylvy and Amanda x