Hailsham woman, 70, takes on 24-hour danceathon for charity

Laura Murphy, the 70-year-old founder of the East Sussex women's charity WayfinderWoman, is taking on an extraordinary 24-hour non-stop danceathon to challenge stereotypes about older women and raise vital funds.

Event Details

• Event Name: 24-Hour Danceathon Challenge
• Date & Time: Friday, 15 May at 12:00 pm (noon) until Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon).
• Venue: MissionFiit Gym & Activity Hub, Station Road Industrial Estate, Hailsham, England.
• Description: To celebrate her 70th birthday year, Laura will dance through 24 different musical styles—changing genres every single hour. Despite never taking a formal dance lesson, she will tackle ballroom, Bollywood, salsa, disco, tango, jive, line dancing, and a special Eurovision hits hour. Members of the community are invited to drop in and dance alongside her.
• Fundraising Goal: The event aims to raise £7,000 to fund trained peer-support services for local women dealing with anxiety, trauma, and cost-of-living challenges.
• Cost/Tickets: Entry is based on a suggested donation of £5–£10 per hour for participants joining the dance floor, or through raising independent sponsorships.
• How to Support: Supporter tickets can be booked via individual hourly slots on Eventbrite. Direct donations to the fundraiser are hosted on JustGiving. A live stream will also be available on the official WayfinderWoman Website for those wishing to cheer her on from home.