VIDEO: Flash mobs raise cash for charity at Lakeside (From Southend Standard)

VIDEO: Flash mobs raise cash for charity at Lakeside

1:09pm Tuesday 12th March 2013 in Echo News By Emma Thomas

SHOPPERS were stunned by three different flash mobs at Lakeside.

The performances, on a busy Saturday afternoon, raised £800 for charity.

Bokwa groups surprised shoppers early in the morning with energetic routines from the latest global dance fitness craze to raise awareness for a St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser in Basildon.

In the afternoon, Rock Choir members sang and Southend street dance crew Designed Kaos performed to a Michael Jackson number to raise money for Comic Relief.

Crowds gathered to watch the flash mobs and some even joined in.

Izzie Peskett, marketing manager for Lakeside, said: “We have the opportunity to help charities reach a large audience here at Lakeside so we were delighted to host these flash mobs.

“We also thought it would be a fantastic way to treat our shoppers to a fun surprise when they were least expecting it.”

To find out more or sign up to take part in St Luke’s Hospice’s Bokwa fundraising event, visit www.stlukeshospice.com/event.asp?id=382. To book a free Rock Choir taster session, visit www.rockchoir.com.