Sax cancer survivor raises €36,200 through Jacqueline’s Charity Shop

What started as one woman’s determination to help others after her own battle with cancer has now raised an incredible €36,200. Jacqueline Dale, founder of Jacqueline’s Charity Shop in Sax, celebrated the charity’s second anniversary with a fundraising evening that brought volunteers, supporters and friends together to mark two years of helping people affected by cancer.

Jacqueline’s Charity Shop celebrates second anniversary

Jacqueline Dale, founder of Jacqueline’s Charity Shop in Sax, celebrated the charity’s second anniversary on November 4 with a fundraising evening that saw €5,000 donated to various charities.

Jacqueline launched the shop after overcoming anaplastic lymphoma, wanting to give something back.

Two years later, her little idea has grown into two charity shops, with a wonderful team of volunteers and supporters helping to make it all possible.

The anniversary celebration at Restaurante Meson El Almendros brought everyone together for an evening of food, music and fundraising, with DJ Barry providing the entertainment.

And there was plenty to celebrate.

Two Sax charity shops support cancer causes

The original shop on Calle Hermanos Pinzon has now been joined by a second premises on Calle Reyes Catolicos, specialising in furniture.

Money raised through the shops and fundraising events goes towards supporting cancer charities and people affected by the disease.

The expansion from one shop to two reflects how much the project has grown since Jacqueline first decided to turn her own experience of cancer into an opportunity to help others.

Customers can support the charity through their purchases, while donations and the efforts of volunteers help keep the shops running.

Fundraising total reaches an incredible €36,200

For Jacqueline, the €36,200 total is about far more than money. It represents two years of kindness from customers, volunteers, local businesses and everyone who has donated.

The latest anniversary celebration added another milestone to the charity’s achievements, with €5,000 going to various charities.

Jacqueline said: “I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past two years, especially my family and our wonderful volunteers. We couldn’t have done any of this without you.”

From a single charity shop inspired by one woman’s recovery to a growing fundraising effort with two premises, Jacqueline’s project continues to turn second-hand treasures and community generosity into practical support for others.