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Children organise dog fun day in Clayhall Park in memory of mum Kay
Ian Keen and family at the fundraising day. Picture: David Solomon - Credit: Archant
Two children from Hainault raised £1,350 in memory of their mum at a charity fun day.
Together with dog day care and grooming salon Paw-fect, Mia Cohen, 10 and brother Zak, nine, held a dog event in Clayahll Park, Longwood Gardens on Sunday, September 24.
Their mum, Kay, died 18 months ago at the age of 37, and all money raised was donated to Cancer Research UK.
Dad Spencer opened the event and residents enjoyed raffles, an auction and even a dog-kissing booth.
Stacy Ismael, of Paw-fect, Clayhall, said the event came about when she was travelling with the Cohens.
Kay with her daughter Mia. Picture: Spencer Cohen - Credit: Archant
“There was a beautiful sunset and Your Song was playing.
“Zak said it reminded him of his mum and that he would like to put on a charity day– I said let’s do it.”
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“It was a fantastic day, tinged with sadness, but overall a celebration of her life,” she said.
Emmerdale actors Jeff Hordley, left, and Zoe Henry, right, with Zak Cohen, Stacy Ismael and dog Petal. Picture: David Solomon - Credit: Archant
Lily Ismael (holding dog Petal) and Mia cohen . Picture: David Solomon - Credit: Archant
In the photo booth. Picture: David Solomon - Credit: Archant
Kay with her daughter Mia. Picture: Spencer Cohen - Credit: Archant
