The son of a Knebworth woman who was cared for at home by the Letchworth-based hospice prior to her death has been able to say thank you by raising more than £1,500 through a Strictly Come Dancing event.

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa WhyteSaturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The fundraiser – in memory of Hilary Sharp – for Garden House Hospice Care was held at the Broadway Hotel in Letchworth on Saturday, and was met with a large support from local businesses.

Organisers Justine and Mark Sharp from Stevenage said: “We would like to thank the Garden House Hospice for all the care and support they provided to Mark’s mum, Hilary, who sadly passed away last year.

The Comet: A family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa WhyteA family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

“We were totally overwhelmed by people’s generosity, commitment and energy for the event and would like to thank everyone who attended and supported, and our wonderful judges, dance pro Lou Davidson, TV’s Ricky Grover and comedian Anna Morris. Also thanks goes to all the staff at the Broadway Hotel, Mark the DJ and all our raffle sponsors.

“We also have to give a special thanks to Miles Chapman and Camille Ucan, our comperes for the evening, who dressed up as Tess, Brucie and Claudia, and gave up so much time.

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. Picture: Teresa WhyteSaturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

“Our winners were Hayley and Amy from Ambition Dance Academy, who performed a rock ‘n’ roll number.

“We’re delighted to have raised over £1,500 for such a brilliant charity.”

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte.Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: Judging the competition was dance pro Lou Davidson, TV's Ricky Grover and comedian Anna Morris. Picture: Teresa WhyteJudging the competition was dance pro Lou Davidson, TV's Ricky Grover and comedian Anna Morris. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: A family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa WhyteA family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: A family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa WhyteA family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: The winners were Hayley and Amy from Ambition Dance Academy, who performed a rock and roll number . Picture: Teresa WhyteThe winners were Hayley and Amy from Ambition Dance Academy, who performed a rock and roll number . Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte.Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: One of the comperes Miles Chapman got into character as Tess Daly. Picture: Teresa WhyteOne of the comperes Miles Chapman got into character as Tess Daly. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: Comperes Camille Ucan as Claudia Winkleman and Miles Chapman getting into character as Tess Daly. Picture: Teresa WhyteComperes Camille Ucan as Claudia Winkleman and Miles Chapman getting into character as Tess Daly. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte.Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: A family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa WhyteA family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte.Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte.Saturday's event saw competitors hit the dance floor in aid of the hospice. Picture: Teresa Whyte. (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: After all the dancers took to the floor, donated items were given out to audience members taking part in the raffle. Picture: Teresa WhyteAfter all the dancers took to the floor, donated items were given out to audience members taking part in the raffle. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)

The Comet: A family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa WhyteA family from Stevenage hosted a Strictly Come Dancing event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Teresa Whyte (Image: www.studio66photo.co.uk)