Liverpool Women’s Strictly 2024 lit up the Titanic Hotel with an unforgettable evening of dance and generosity. The event held at the end of November raised a phenomenal £75,000, completing the Bereavement Suite Appeal and ensuring vital support for families facing the devastating loss of a baby. 

Over 480 guests arrived on the night to support 14 contestants battling it out to win the judges and audience vote.

Participants in the Liverpool Women's Hospital Strictly 2024 event are standing on the staircase at the Titanic Hotel dressed in their dancing outfits

Contestants: Jay Fitzgerald, Simon Krol, Lesley Theadorus, Helen Dunn, Louise Kenny, Gerry Lawlor, Diane Thomas, Donna Kirwan, Sherwin Pagsanjan, Zana Mudrova, Brandon Bosanquet, Mark Entwistle, Lydia Hazledine and David Hutton were a wonderful combination of LWH staff, grateful patients and corporate partners, who have spent weeks in training with their partnered professional dancers.

A huge congratulations to our winners: Donna, who partnered with professional dancer, Helen Maguire, and were crowned the judges champion. Diane, who partnered with pro-dancer Dave Wanless, won over the audience hearts to receive the most votes.

Donna and Helen hug in delight after being awarded the judges' champion. They are both dressed in flapper girl outfits and have huge smiles on their faces

Diane wraps her arm around Dave as they hold their awards after being named audience champion at the dancing event. Dave is wearing a black suit and Diane is wearing a green dresss

Donna, LWH Employee at the Hewitt Fertility Centre, shared: “This has been a life-changing experience and I have enjoyed every minute, the cherry on the cake is knowing the funds raised will help so many families through unimaginable heartbreak is incredibly humbling."