Staff at a hotel on the shore of Rutland Water are choosing to raise vital funds for a local leprosy charity through a special national cake sale, called the 'Big Tea Party', on World Leprosy Day, with all donations going towards global efforts to eradicate the disease.

World Leprosy Day (WLD) is celebrated on the last Sunday of January. 

The theme for World Leprosy Day 2024 is 'Beat Leprosy'. This theme encapsulates the dual objectives of the day: to eradicate the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote the dignity of people affected by the disease.

The theme of 'Beat Leprosy' serves as a powerful reminder of the need to address the social and psychological aspects of leprosy, alongside the medical efforts to eliminate the disease. It calls for a world where leprosy is no longer a source of stigma but rather an opportunity to demonstrate compassion and respect for all individuals.

Rutland Hall Hotel, next to Rutland Water, will be hosting its own Big Tea Party on Monday 29 January and Tuesday 30 January in an effort to raise funds for the Leprosy Mission in Peterborough.

Guests and members of the local community are invited to visit the resort's Blossoms restaurant and indulge in an array of homemade cakes crafted by the resort hotel's dessert chef, Claire Smallman. The cake selection will be available for two days only, so it's an opportunity not to be missed. 

Rutland Hall Hotel staff. Image credit: Rutland Hall Hotel.

Molly Tomlin, Sales and Marketing Executive at Rutland Hall Hotel, said: "We are delighted to be supporting the Leprosy Mission in their incredible fight to end the transmission of the disease globally. It is really inspiring to hear about the work they carry out across 28 countries; supporting people living with leprosy and working towards a world free of this preventable disease."

Leprosy Mission is a global Christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy. They seek to bring about transformation, breaking the chains of leprosy and empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness. The charitable endeavour aligns with Rutland Hall's commitment to making a positive impact on global health issues.

For more information about Leprosy Mission online.

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