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 (Image: ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434)

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 (Image: Archant 2017)

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 (Image: Archant 2017)

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 (Image: Archant 2017)

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 (Image: Archant 2017)

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 (Image: Archant 2017)

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 (Image: Archant 2017)

Visit www.littlelifts.org.uk

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts. Organiser Oa Hackett.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts. Organiser Oa Hackett.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

A sponsored Hoopathon takes place at Open in Norwich in aid of Little Lifts.Byline: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Archant 2018 (Image: Archant 2017)

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 (Image: RACHEL HOGG)