Don your brightest tights to raise some cash

Friday 02 November 2018

The now-annual Bright Tights day is upon us again, with the women behind the initiative again hoping to raise lots of money for, and awareness of, female cancers.

The Bright Tights Charity aims to "promote awareness of gynaecological cancers, raise funds for research and support those who have, or are recovering from the disease in Guernsey."

Over the last few years, one of the group's most prominent fundraising initiatives has been 'Bright Tights Day' where men and women pull on their brightest tights, leggings or socks to acknowledge the charity's work.

The money raised today will go towards offering support in a number of ways including practical and financial support, providing information and funding research.

Some of the support offered can include help with domestic chores, gardening, cooking meals, dog walking, childcare and more. 

Pictured: Donations can be made to Bright Tights online or at local branches of HSBC.

A number of other fundraising initiatives are taking place today, including a raffle with a number of prizes which have been donated by local businesses.

A video has also been produced for Bright Tights Day 2018, by local musicians and dancers.

Bright Tights - Guernsey Girl from Bailiwick Express on Vimeo.

Pictured top: The original organisers of Bright Tights day, in an image from the charity's Facebook page.