It may have been an evening of wind and rain, but it was sea of pink that ran through the streets of Falmouth last night when the Pink Wiggers showed a little weatheradversity is nothing in the fight against cancer.
Another sell-out Pink Wig Ladies Night took place in Falmouth, involving hundreds of women walking from The Moor, through the town centre, all wearing fancy dress and the mandatory pink wig.
They were led, as always, by Betty Stogs and Falmouth Marine Band – who of course also sported the pink headwear with their Cornish tartan outfits.
The bad weather forced a last-minute change of plans, as organisers were told that due to the forecast it was not safe for the after-party to take place in the usual marquee on Events Square.
The Princess Pavilion stepped forward as an alternative venue, where celebrations could continue with a bar, Zumba and music from The Strutts and Nate Valentino.
The organisers said: “There were times in the past week where we thought it might not happen at all and we're so grateful for everyone who has pulled together to make it possible.
“Special thank yous to Tim Vigus and his team at Southwest Bars and Events Limited for helping source a different venue to make it happen, Princess Pavilion for hosting us at such short notice, Falmouth Town Team for arranging the extended road closure, DJ in Cornwall, The Strutts and Nate Valentino for their help and support.
“But most of all, thank you to all you Pink Wiggers for your understanding; seeing all the positive comments absolutely means the world to us.”
The event began in 2009 when a group of friends decided to show their support to founder Sally Hicks-Wood at the beginning of her cancer treatment, by walking through town wearing a pink wig.
Since then it has grown beyond all recognition and up to last year had raised £110,000 for breast cancer charities, including the Breast Care Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro and Breast Cancer Now.
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