Star of Southampton panto joins Heartbeat for annual Christmas draw

The big annual Christmas draw in aid of Southampton charity Heartbeat has taken place at the Mayflower Theatre this week after the matinee performance of The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.

Ventriloquist and comedian, Max Fulham, who stars in the show as Smee, sprinkled some festive fairy dust as he lead the draw on Tuesday 16^th December, selecting the winning tickets on stage, assisted by Tina Richardson, Head of Operations at Heartbeat and Tina Tolley, Head of Business and Donor Development.

With £6,853 raised, the raffle supports Heartbeat’s vital work to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by heart conditions across the region.

Prizes up for grabs included £500 cash for 1st prize £150 John Lewis voucher for 2nd and £50 John Lewis voucher for 3^rd prize.

Prizes went to Heather from Christchurch, who took home the 1^st prize, with Margaret from Gosport taking 2^nd prize and Alison from Southampton taking 3^rd.

The Christmas draw has become a much-loved tradition for Heartbeat and raises thousands every year for the cause.

Tanya Harder, Community Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Heartbeat, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled over the moon to be partnering once again with Mayflower Theatre. We’re so grateful they choose us and it’s a huge source of funding for us. Last year the event raised more than £7,000 for Heartbeat, adding to a further £6,853 this year – and it is all thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters. The funds raised will go towards support for people who are affected by a heart-related illness.”