Ginny Cullen is raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the hope that it will soon find a cure for the disease which afflicts her son Daniel.
She has organised a fashion show and ladies' indulgence evening, which takes place on Thursday, to raise money for the charity but also to showcase what the town has to offer.
"The choice of event is totally down to my love of Kenilworth," she said. "I think it's all too easy to take the town in which you live for granted.

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"Kenilworth is definitely the best place I have ever lived. It's a wonderful place in which to bring up children, with good facilities for families and excellent schools.
"The fashion show and ladies' indulgence evening is a way to raise money for charity but it's also a way to cherish and show off the wide variety of businesses that are here in town already. It is hoped that Waitrose will bring more business into town - but let's not forget what we've got here in Kenilworth now."
All the businesses taking part in this event are from Kenilworth. Some have shops in town, like Jane Evans Flower Design, Linda Harper's Sewing and Knitting Centre, Cabello Hairdressers, The Beaumont Centre, Gecko Photography, Greys Opticians and Eventmakers Limousines. Others are based from home such as Alex Louis Skin Care, Blossom Massage Therapy, Kenilworth nutritionist Lynda Beetham, Virgin Cosmetics and the Ladies' Circle. Emery's is providing the light buffet and Sainsbury's are providing the wine.
Missy's Boutique, Marian Shaw, Bliss and True Romant-ica Bridal Wear are planning to show shoppers that there are fashionable women's clothes available in Kenil-worth.
Jackie Sudbury, of Bliss in Millar Court, said: "At this time of impending change in Kenilworth, we felt it was a great opportunity not to be missed to celebrate what's already here. When I first came to Kenilworth nearly 20 years ago there were 12 smart dress shops catering for every type of customer. We can't wait for Kenilworth to be like that again. We think the new town centre development will attract more shops to come and make Kenilworth more of a destination shopping experience. But we want to remind people that there are shops like that here already."
For Polly Townhill, of True Romantica Bridal Wear in Warwick Road, Kenilworth has been a revelation.
She said: "I love having a business in this town. When I was planning on setting up the shop and looking for a location I felt that there was definitely a gap in the market in Kenilworth and I've been proved right as about 90 per cent of my customers come from Kenilworth. Opening a shop here has been the best decision I've ever made."
The Kenilworth Carnival Queen and her attendants will be adding some sparkle to the event, arriving in style in a stretch limousine.
The event will be held on Thursday (April 27) at Kenilworth School in Leyes Lane from 7pm to 10.30pm. Tickets cost £8 and include a light buffet and a glass of wine.
They are available from Missy's Boutique, 67 Warwick Road, Marian Shaw and Bliss, 5 Millar Court, True Romantica Bridal Wear, 74 Warwick Road or by calling 07905 429616.
There will be a special prize draw for organisers of groups of four or more of a day pass to the Chesford Grange's Leisure Centre including a complimentary mini facial and manicure.
There is also a raffle with prizes including a £100 voucher for a limo ride, a £100 voucher for True Romantica Bridal Wear, meal vouchers for the Queen and Castle and Harringtons and vouchers for beauty salons and other shops in town.
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