Alsager Friends of Cystic Fibrosis Ball

 

Ball goes with a bang!

Cystic Fibrosis Ball 2012

 

Alsager Friends of CF would like to say a HUGE thank you to all who came to our fabulous summer ball on  7^th July 2012  to raise vital funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. We were delighted that the Chief Executive of the CF Trust, Ed Owen was there, as was Congleton MP Fiona Bruce.  

After a tantalising drinks reception, ball-goers were treated to a delicious 3 course meal followed by some inspiring and illuminating speeches from our special guests. A notable mention must go to Jonathan Whittaker (18) who himself has CF and who spoke movingly and passionately about living with the disease.

After the grand prize draw which raised over £1500, and our Silent Auction, guests danced the night away to ‘Blowzone’ – one of the North West’s premier dance bands - who provided marvellous entertainment throughout the evening. ‘The evening was a wonderful celebration of the lives of those who have CF, and helped to generate significant interest in further support for the CF Trust as they develop a cure for the disease. We know that many people left feeling inspired to continue to do something themselves to support the trust and help others with Cystic Fibrosis, as well as having had a wonderful evening!’ said Wendy Whittaker-Large, chair of the organising committee.  We are also delighted to announce that we hit our target of £6500! (This figure includes additional donations raised apart from the ball).  

 

Fiona Bruce, MP, said of the event ‘“Congratulations to Alsager Friends of Cystic Fibrosis and to Wendy Whitaker – Large in particular and her family, not only for raising such a substantial sum for the CF Trust but also for informing and educating many of us towards a much better understanding of Cystic Fibrosis. The 65 Roses Ball was a hugely enjoyable evening, the highlight of which was the speech given by Wendy’s son, Jonathan, of his personal experience of living with CF; the whole room was moved by his talk.”

 

All money raised will go to the CF Trust to help improve the lives of the 7,500 babies and young people who have Cystic Fibrosis, the UK’s most common inherited life threatening disease.