Rosie is inspired to charity in memory
ALOVING Southport woman has been inspired by her late father to raise thousands of pounds for charity in his memory.
Rosie Cleave, an insurance broker and influencer, has thanked people for their support after she secured £1,100 for the Merseyside Motor Neurone Disease Association in honour of her dad, Howard Cleave.
The “incredible family man” died from the disease aged 69 years old just a few weeks ago.
Rosie teamed up with friend Amanda Borg to organise a Christmas Makeup Masterclass Fundraiser at The Southport Coaster pub on Lord Street in Southport town centre.
She also raised a further £2,000 for the MND Association through a recent sponsored silence, taking the total to over £3,100.
Rosie wanted to do something positive after being left distraught that “the most important man of my life is no longer a phone call away”.
Many people will recognise Rosie from her parttime role as a food and lifestyle influencer, with thousands of followers on her rosiefeasts Instagram page.
She organised the event alongside close friend Amanda Borg, one of the top makeup artists in the UK.
It was hosted by radio personality Claire Simmo, with images by Banak Photography and video via Avorio Productions.
Guests enjoyed a glass of Prosecco on arrival; a free goody bag worth over £25 including a pair of Prima Lashes; a Makeup Masterclass from Amanda
Over £1,100 was raised for the Merseyside MND Association through a Christmas Makeup Masterclass Fundraiser organised by Rosie Cleave and Amanda Borg at The Southport Coaster pub in Southport, above and below
Borg; food and entertainment; and the chance to win some great prizes, courtesy of over 30 local businesses, through a raffle draw.
Rosie said: “It is so daunting planning a big event like this! In the end, it went so well.
“I am very grateful for the support from everyone who came, everyone who bought raffle tickets, and to all the local businesses which so kindly donated prizes to make our fundraising so successful.
“I was also really impressed by the team at the Southport Coaster.
“They really went over and above to do everything they could to support us.
“It was the perfect venue for us to hold this event.
“We had great feedback from everyone who came, they really enjoyed it.
“Our guests took away a lot of great tips about makeup, both about the best products to source, and the best way to apply it.
“Our singer,
Sophie
Clarke, sang beautifully, including a few songs that meant a lot to me.
“My sister, Victoria Cleave, came from Norwich
to be there and it was very special.
“I did my sponsored silence just before Dad died. He was so proud.