12/10/2026
✨ What a night! ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 21st Smile4Wessex Gala Dinner on Saturday, at the Botleigh Grange Hotel. It was a fantastic evening, bringing together so many wonderful people for a cause that means so much to us.
From our guests and sponsors to everyone who bought raffle tickets, bid in the auction or helped behind the scenes, we couldn’t do it without you. Your generosity and support mean so much and will help us continue supporting the Wessex Neurological Centre and the incredible work they do for patients and their families.
A special thank you to Professor Diederik Bulters for sharing his insight into the work of the Centre and helping us look towards what we might be able to achieve together in the future.
With special thanks also to Rick and Stacey from Helyers of Hampshire, for so generously sponsoring our 2026 Smile4Rich Fundraiser of the Year Award, which this year was awarded to the very deserving Helen Webster, for completing her Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge in May - as a thank you to the team who changed her life 20 years ago.
It was of course a privilege to share the stories and celebrate ALL our Fundraiser of the Year nominees - these were a powerful reminder that the impact of the Centre’s care can last a lifetime. The fact that they are still giving back so many years after their own treatment is something truly special.
Thanks once again to our sponsor Helyers of Hampshire, Tim our fabulous Auctioneer, Tracey, Louise and all the team at the Botleigh Grange Hotel, The Strand who were fabulous as always and of course to everyone who attended .. Thank you for being part of it, for supporting Smile4Wessex and for helping us make a difference 🙂