Maternity Fundraising Ball is a Sparkling Success
On Friday 28 September over 130 guests attended a glittering evening raising money for Warwick Hospital’s Maternity services, the Sparkle & Shine Ball which was held at Ettington Chase Hotel.
The black, white and silver themed night started in style with a sparkling drinks reception whilst guests were entertained by a magician and photo booth, setting the tone for the fun evening ahead. Throughout the night guests enjoyed entertainment from 11–piece band “Chain of Fools”, blackjack and roulette tables as well as a raffle prize draw with a top prizes of a smart watch and weekend glamping in the Cotswolds.
The evening was a huge success, raising a staggering £4100 for Warwick Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit and the Birth & Babies Appeal. Members of the community and local companies supported the night, with sponsorship from companies and donations of raffle prizes from Wootton Park Glamping, Hamlington’s Jewellers of Warwick, Coombe Abbey and many more.
The night was co-organised by Lucy Field and Nicki Scott, two avid fundraisers for the Special Care Baby Unit. Lucy said: “I am delighted how much we managed to raise from the night, it has always been my dream to put on a ball. I would like to thank everyone who helped us to make it such a huge success and also to help us hit our fundraising target.”
The two women have managed to raise over £20,000 from fundraising events over the past 2 years with more still to come before Christmas.
Managing Director at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, Jayne Blacklay, said: “I had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and am so pleased at that we managed to raise so much for two brilliant causes. The support on the night was overwhelming and will ensure that we can make our maternity services the best that it can be.”
The Birth & Babies Appeal has raised over £164,000 out of the £200,000 target which is helping to make Warwick Hospital’s new Bluebell Birth Centre the best that it can be for women and their families.
Any support or involvement that you can offer fundraising for either cause would be greatly appreciated, to discuss this please contact the fundraising team on charity@swft.nhs.uk or call 01926 495321 ext. 8049.
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