CELIA HAMMOND
TODAY’S THE DAY SIXTIES STAR MODEL
GATHERS CELEBRITY FRIENDS FOR CHARITY TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
Sir Rod (centre) with a Celtic teddy, Celia with Celia the Cat (left) and Dame Joanna with another bear; Celia in her modelling days in 1963 (below)
‘I’m going to love being part of such a special experience’
Sir Rod Stewart
When a select group of celebrity and high profile animal-lovers came together at London’s Rosewood Hotel last week to raise money for charity, they brought with them a few furry friends.
In the spirit of the fundraiser for the Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) stars including Dame Joanna Lumley, Sir Rod Stewart, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Ruth Langsford and Dame Joan Collins came along with a teddy bear – from childhood, gifted or borrowed – for a very special afternoon picnic.
Former model Celia, who established her charity in 1986 to provide a rescue and rehoming service for abandoned cats (and a few dogs), as well as emergency surgery for those who can’t afford vet fees, was overwhelmed by the support in the room and by the staggering £250,000 that was raised.