At the Faye Knowles‑Chapman Foundation, community isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we feel, year after year, through every event, every fundraiser, and every moment shared in Faye’s memory. As a small, family‑run foundation, our events are the heartbeat of what we do. They help us raise vital funds, spread awareness, and most importantly, keep Faye’s spirit shining.
Throughout the year, we take part in all kinds of events: sponsored walks, stalls at local fairs, community days, and of course, our much‑loved annual ball. Each one plays a huge part in helping us support young women and girls who need guidance, reassurance, and access to cervical cancer screening. But they also give us something deeper — a chance to celebrate the beautiful life that inspired this foundation in the first place.
🎗️ Why These Events Matter
Every event we host or attend has a purpose. Yes, they help us raise money — money that goes directly into funding private cervical screenings, creating educational resources, and making sure young women feel heard when they’re worried about their health. But they also help us raise awareness of the foundation’s mission.
When we set up a stall at a gala or local event, we’re not just selling raffle tickets or chatting to passers‑by. We’re opening conversations. We’re sharing Faye’s story. We’re reminding people that cervical cancer can affect young women too, and that early screening saves lives.
Sponsored walks bring people together in a different way — families, friends, and supporters walking side by side, united by a cause that means something real. These moments of togetherness are powerful. They show how much love surrounds the foundation and how far Faye’s impact continues to reach.
🎭 The Annual Ball: A Night of Purpose and Memory
And then there’s the ball.
Our yearly ball is the biggest event in our calendar — a night filled with colour, music, laughter, and community. Yes, it raises money through ticket sales, raffles, and activities throughout the evening. But the ball is so much more than a fundraiser.
It’s a celebration of Faye.
Every year, people gather dressed in their best, ready for a night that feels magical. But what makes it truly special is the stories. Throughout the evening, friends, family, and supporters share memories of Faye — her kindness, her humour, her energy, her beauty, and the way she lit up every room she walked into.
It’s a night where her presence feels close. A night where her name is spoken with love. A night where her legacy is honoured not with silence, but with joy.
The ball reminds us why the foundation exists. It reminds us why we fight for change. And it reminds everyone who attends that Faye’s story continues to inspire action, compassion, and hope.
💛 Keeping Her Spirit Alive
Every event — big or small — helps keep Faye’s memory alive. They bring people together, spark conversations, and create moments where her story continues to be told. They help us support young women who might otherwise feel overlooked or unsure where to turn. And they ensure that Faye’s legacy grows with every step taken, every raffle ticket sold, and every story shared.
Our events aren’t just dates on a calendar. They’re reminders of love, community, and purpose. They’re celebrations of a life that meant so much. And they’re proof that Faye’s impact didn’t end with her story — it continues through every young woman we help and every life we touch.