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Stepping out for Molly Olly’s Wishes

Stepping out for Molly Olly’s Wishes

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MORE than £2,000 was raised through dance for Warwick charity Molly Olly’s Wishes thanks to two events at the weekend.

Viva Theatre Arts, Kenilworth

Some 120 people took part in two hours of dance at the Coventry Zumbathon in Square One on Saturday while, the following day, 70 members of Viva Theatre Arts in Kenilworth came together at Warwick School for a showcase of dance, performing from a variety of genres including tap, ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical.

Viva Principal Claudia Temple said: “The students had a wonderful afternoon presenting their dance showcase Once Upon A Time at Warwick Hall to an audience of 300. The show included appearances from dancing peapods, squirrels, jockeys and chess pieces!

“We are currently working out what was raised by the raffle, the programmes, the tombola and the name the Teddy competition and we hope to make some more special children’s Wishes come true with our donation”.

Viva Theatre Arts, Kenilworth, Molly Olly's Wishes

Molly Olly’s Wishes was established in 2011 following the death of Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw’s eight-year-old daughter Molly from a rare kidney cancer. It works to support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and help with their emotional wellbeing, grants wishes and donates therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.

Charity trustee Rachel Ollerenshaw said: “It never ceases to amaze us how brilliant the Viva show is. Claudia and her team work so hard to put everything together to make it happen but of course the children are the stars of the show.

“Each and every one of them put their all into it and the result is both beautiful and emotional to watch. It is a real honour to be able to watch , there is a huge amount of talent and the support that everyone at Viva has given to Molly Olly’s is incredibly kind and very much appreciated.”

Coventry Zumbathon, Molly Olly's Wishes

Of the Zumbathon, she added: “This was such a fun way to raise money. The Molly Olly Team had a great time with Matt at The Zumbathon on Saturday in Coventry. Matt was a brilliant instructor and everyone who attended had a brilliant time keeping fit and raising funds. Even Olly tried out a few moves!

“A big thank you to him for organising and everyone who came along and supported. We loved it.”

 

For further details about the charity and to learn more about how to help or donate, visit: www.mollyolly.co.uk

Read more about the work of Molly Olly’s Wishes and its trustee Rachel Ollerenshaw here

Dance events set to strike right chord for Molly Olly’s

Dance events set to strike right chord for Molly Olly’s

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It’s a cry of ‘strictly come dancing’ from Molly Olly’s Wishes next weekend as they invite people to support two fundraising events in their name.

Molly Ollerenshaw pictured wearing the new ballerina outfit she received for her fourth birthday.

People will be putting their best foot forward for the Warwick-based charity and throwing some shapes on the dance floor when Coventry Zumbathon returns on Saturday, May 11th.

For those who prefer to spectate, the following day, Viva Theatre Arts presents its popular annual dance show at Warwick School.

Hundreds of people will be united in two hours of dance for the fifth sponsored Zumbathon at Square One in Coventry, raising money for Molly Olly’s and Myton Hospice.

Organiser Matt Print said: “This time I wanted to support Molly Olly’s Wishes as I have seen the amazing work they do locally.

“A Zumbathon is a great way to unite with friends and family, it’ll feel like a night out and you will leave feeling energised, happy and empowered – albeit a bit sweaty!”

Further information and tickets are available from: www.coventryzumbathon.co.uk and sponsorship forms are available to download by visiting: www.coventryzumbathon.co.uk/sponsorship-form Tickets are also available on the day although booking is advised.

Molly Olly’s Wishes was established in 2011 following the death of Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw’s eight-year-old daughter Molly from a rare kidney cancer. It works to support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and help with their emotional wellbeing, grants wishes and donates therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK. More information on the charity is available at: www.mollyolly.co.uk

Molly Olly's Wishes
Rachel Ollerenshaw

Rachel said: “The charity is hugely grateful to Matt and everyone involved with the Zumbathon for choosing Molly Olly’s alongside Myton Hospice as their charities to support at this year’s Zumbathon. It is a really fun way to raise money and will help raise awareness for children and their families that really need our support.

A raffle also takes place on the day with prizes donated by local businesses.

Seventy members of Viva Theatre Arts in Kenilworth come together for a showcase of dance on May 12th, performing from a variety of genres including tap, ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical.

Viva Arts, Molly Olly's Wishes
Last year’s dance show Viva Fever 2018 – Rainbow of Dreams.

The young performers, from schools across the county, are aged between four and 18, including 11-year-old Grace Buttimore from Leamington who makes her swansong appearance for Viva Arts before taking up her place at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School in Edgbaston from September.

Grace, who attends Warwick Preparatory School, was one of just 14 girls selected from hundreds of hopefuls after auditioning before a panel of judges.

Tickets for the Viva Arts show are available by calling the box office on 01926 776438 or emailing boxoffice@warwickschool.org or visit online at: www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk/production/viva-once-upon-a-time/

Viva Principal Claudia Temple said: “We’re proud to now have raised approximately £10,000 for Molly Olly’s Wishes. Everyone at the school was incredibly moved by Molly’s story and there’s something very natural about children helping to raise funds to help support other children less fortunate than themselves, simply by doing something which involves dedication and hard work but is also very enjoyable.

“One of our students and her family benefited from a wish granted by Molly Olly’s during her battle with cancer. Part of Molly’s legacy is to inspire young people to support their friends and their community by giving a little bit back as often as they can. I hope my students take that with them through the rest of their lives.”

Rachel Ollerenshaw said: “Claudia and her team have very kindly supported Molly Olly’s Wishes for several years now and we absolutely love going to watch the shows.

“It is a real pleasure to see all the children who are so talented and the show is so professionally done. So much work goes on to putting it all together.”