An ‘un-ball-ievable’ £33,500 has been raised at the annual Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice Winter Ball, as the Gloucestershire community joined together in a dazzling evening of celebration and support for the palliative care and bereavement support charity.
Held at the prestigious Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham, the black-tie event was generously sponsored by Home & Botanic, Cheltenham’s elite late-night venue. Guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal, live entertainment from the EveryVoice Choir and Tommy and the Fuse, and a fabulous atmosphere of fundraising and festive cheer.
The evening featured an exclusive charity auction hosted by Philip Allwood – star of Bargain Hunt, Flog It, and Dickinson’s Real Deal – with magnificent prizes going under the hammer. Among them was Manchester Derby Day hospitality at Old Trafford in the Director’s Lounge, and some exclusively commissioned artwork.
Adding even more sparkle to the night was a diamond champagne raffle in partnership with Martin & Co, and sponsored by Ontic, where one lucky guest won a natural diamond worth £1,000.
Matt Reay, Community Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, said: “We are absolutely delighted by the incredible support shown at this year’s Winter Ball. It was a brilliant evening enjoyed by everyone who attended. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the event possible – from our volunteers to all the local businesses and individuals who so generously donated to the auction and raffle.
“A particular thank you also goes to our headline sponsors, Home & Botanic, for their continued support. The funds raised – an amazing £33,500 – will help us to continue being there for families when it matters most.”
Mark and Jane Shorting of Home & Botanic added: “We were so proud to sponsor this year’s Winter Ball. It was good to come together with so many generous supporters, sharing in the festivities and knowing that, together, we are contributing to the important work that Sue Ryder does.”
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About Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice:
At Sue Ryder, we can’t make life’s most difficult moments easy, but we can carry some of the load. For more than 70 years we have been a source of strength and support for anyone living with a life-limiting illness or grief.
Dying and grief are universal experiences, but too many people face them alone. Here at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice located just outside Cheltenham we provide a safe and reassuring hand for right across Gloucestershire to reach for.
From giving care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, we know there is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need. We campaign for everyone who is approaching the end of their life or grieving to have access to the right support, at the right time. And we seek to break down the barriers to talking about dying and grief – so we can all be better prepared and better equipped to be there for each other.
We can make a positive difference during even the darkest of times. Whether in the last months, weeks or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can. We are there when it matters.
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