NEWS
Announcement of the passing of Lancelot Clark
Hotter reveal Marie Curie collaboration with daffodil shoe
The BFA are sorry to announce the very sad news that Mr Lance Clark has died peacefully at home in Brighton aged 81. Lance was born into the Clark family in 1936, one of five children, and was
brought up in Street, Somerset. Lance played a very significant role in Clarks throughout his career heading up Clarks Ltd as Managing Director. He was responsible for overseeing the development the world famous Wallabee shoe in the 1960s and took a leading role in the campaign to keep the company under family ownership in the 1990s. Since his time at Clarks Lance retained a strong connection to footwear
sector, having spent time with Barker Shoes and more recently through pioneering the trade through aid brand Soul of Africa, and as chairman of his son Galahad’s company, VivoBarefoot. Over the years Lance credited his desire to help others to his Quaker
roots. One comment made in an interview with the Guardian newspaper summed up his approach: “The philosophy is to work hard and try to make money but not to use it to show off ostentatiously but to try and help others and behave in an ethical fashion.” Mike Shearwood CEO of Clarks said “We have lost an immense character who will be forever prominent in our company’s history.” The BFA’s thoughts are with his family, and especially his wife, children
and grandchildren. I am sure the whole footwear industry will join in sending our heartfelt condolences to them all at this most difficult of times.
Hotter are delighted to announce Marie Curie as their first official charity partner and will be celebrating the partnership by launching a limited edition Mabel shoe with a signature Marie Curie daffodil print inspired by Marie Curie’s iconic emblem. For every pair sold, £20 will go to Marie Curie helping to fund an hour of Marie Curie nursing care for someone living with a terminal illness. The shoe will be available to buy for £45 from all Hotter stores nationwide and from
Hotter.com from 1st March to mark the launch of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal, the charity’s biggest annual fundraiser. Created in Hotter’s popular Mabel design, the Daffodil shoe is practical,
pretty and perfect for the transitional season. Made from premium canvas material with lightweight, shock-absorbing soles, Hotter’s everyday shoe is the perfect way to donate, wear the daffodil and show support for Marie Curie all season long. Sara Prowse, Hotter CEO commented: “We’re delighted to have partnered with Marie Curie, a fantastic charity doing amazing work to support people living with a terminal illness. To celebrate the partnership our designers have created a limited edition Daffodil shoe, which will go on sale in March and from which, £20 from every pair sold will go direct to Marie Curie.” Throughout 2018, Hotter stores and staff will be working hard to raise as much money as possible for the terminal illness charity by taking part in fundraising danceathons, cycle races and tea parties. Marie Curie are dedicated to helping people living with a terminal illness and their families make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert hands-on care, as well as providing emotional and practical support. Marie Curie fundraise in order to provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families while helping to fund research and campaign for better ways of providing end of life care. Hotter are proud to collaborate with and contribute to Marie Curie’s work
in caring for people that are terminally ill by offering their customers the chance to not only help the charity with a donation but also proudly show their support with their shoes.
The Daffodil Mabel is available from 1st March at
www.hotter.com or at Hotter stores nationwide.
4 • FOOTWEAR TODAY
• MARCH/APRIL 2018
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