Midlands-based appliance firm Gtech has raised more than £20,000 for local cancer care at the company’s first ever Hollywood Bollywood Charity Ball, held at Worcester’s Stanbrook Abbey last Saturday.
Almost 200 guests attended the charity event in Worcester, with Love Island stars Ekin-Su, Tom Clare, Mitchel Taylor, and several representatives from Brentford FC stepping out for the cause.
The funds will support Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven, an independent charity offering free therapies, care packages, and support programs to breast cancer patients and their families across the county. Consultant Breast Surgeon Steven Thrush also took to the stage to discuss the Unit’s work and the impact it has on patients.
The night was also particularly emotional for Managing Director, Jothie Walford, who has been receiving care from Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven following her own breast cancer diagnosis in February 2025.
Since beginning her treatment, Ms Walford and Gtech have campaigned tirelessly for the Worcester Royal Hospital-based charity, organising coffee mornings, speaking events, and the launch of a limited edition pink AirRAM, with 20% of every sale donated to cancer treatment in the local area.
Jothie Walford said:
“Cancer affects so many families, with almost 1000 people diagnosed every day. We’re incredibly proud to have raised £20,000 thanks to the generosity of my family, friends, colleagues, partners, and everyone who attended the event and helped make it a very special night.”
Ekin-Su, who is a close friend of Ms Walford, said:
“I was so excited to join Jothie and Nick (Nick Grey, CEO) at the Gtech Charity Ball. Seeing so many incredible people come together for such an important cause was truly inspiring – and being part of raising over £20,000 for Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven was amazing.”