'Let's raise a smile, Wakefield' Fundraiser calls for the community to dress up silly during lockdown

Harriet Copeland is wanting as many people as possible to dress up in silly costumes and outfits to not only raise money for charity but to make people smile during lockdown.

Harriet launched the campaign after struggling to adjust to lockdown during the pandemic.

She said: “I had a hard week last week so we decided to dress up in something silly to make people laugh.

“We are all trying our best to keep sane, but if we can share more positive stories it will be fantastic.”

She took to Facebook to post a silly photo wearing swimsuit and thermals hoping to make people smile.

“Everyday has been a dress down Friday so we thought we would do a dress up Friday.” she said.

“”It’s about getting people to take a moment and make people have a laugh and a giggle - it's raising smiles as much as raising funds.

“Dress up silly, make someone laugh and start spreading smiles.”

All funds raised will be donated towards The National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.

Harriet said: “I am hoping loads will benefit from the funds raised.

"It is absolutely fantastic how the community has come together and that is how we will get through this.”

If you would like to take part, post your photo on Facebook and use the hashtag #Dressupforcovidrelief on Friday, April 10.

To make a donation visit the GoFundMe page here.

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