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Hoop-a-thon raises hundreds of pounds for breast cancer patients
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A breast cancer survivor's vision to hold a hoop-a-thon fundraiser to help women going through chemotherapy became a reality.
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
The four-hour event at Norwich's OPEN venue today was in aid of Littlelifts and the idea of charity founder Oa Hackett, 31, from Bawburgh.
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
Littlelifts was launched in October 2017 to provide boxes containing practical and treat-based items to 500 women each year undergoing treatment at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for primary breast cancer.
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
Mrs Hackett had the idea of the charity while going through chemotherapy for primary breast cancer at the NNUH in 2014-15.
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
She had the idea of the hoop-a-thon after taking up hooping during her cancer recovery.
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
Mrs Hackett, who aims to raise enough money for 60 boxes, said: 'That vision has come to life. I'm proud of everyone.'
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
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About 85 people took part in the event, led my powerhoop master trainer Mr Dod.
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
Visit www.littlelifts.org.uk
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
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A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts. Organiser Oa Hackett.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts. Organiser Oa Hackett.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 - Credit: Sonya Duncan
All the participants with powerhoop trainer Mr Dod who took part in the four-hour hoop-a-thon for Littlelifts charity at OPEN in Norwich. Picture: RACHEL HOGG - Credit: RACHEL HOGG
