BUCKHURST HILL: Elvis' daughter attends charity party (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

BUCKHURST HILL: Elvis' daughter attends charity party

4:27pm Monday 19th December 2011 in Epping Forest News By Tom Porter

ELVIS Presley’s daughter was among the stars who helped children suffering from serious illnesses celebrate Christmas at a charity’s festive party.

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the rock and roll legend, handed out gifts in Santa’s grotto; Eastenders star Patsy Palmer held a raffle and boxer Colin McMillan took to the stage for an impromptu dance with parents at the party for the Dream Factory charity on December 11.

The charity, which was founded four years ago, grants the wishes of children with serious illnesses and those who have had their wishes granted joined children whose wishes are soon to be realised at the event in The Bridge community centre in Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill.

The charity’s founder, Avril Mills, said: “It was a wonderful day for the kids. We had Santa there and volunteers dressed as his elves.

“Patsy Palmer came with her kids and her and Lisa Marie were chatting with the kids and parents and giving out prezzies.

“Christmas can be a difficult time for some people it was wonderful that our patrons came out to support us.”

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