A SPECTACULAR ball sponsored by a Wirral law firm raised thousands of pounds for a local charity.
Around 170 people attended the New Hope Charity Ball, at Hillbark Hotel, Frankby, raising almost pounds 9,000 for New Hope Ministries Charitable Trust.
The glittering black tie event, sponsored by Heswall-based DGB Solicitors, included a four-course meal and charity auction conducted by Radio Merseyside’s antiques expert John Crane.
Singers from London’s Opera Interludes and bands Cross Purposes and Citizen provided the live entertainment.
The money raised will help New Hope Ministries Charitable Trust’s overseas missions that take medical aid to the Third World.
The charity, which was formed by Heswall couple John and Myra Sloan in 1997, has already provided tens of thousands of people in Guyana, Uganda and the Philippines with medical care.
Debbie Black, Principal of DGB Solicitors, said: “It was a truly wonderful evening. New Hope Ministries Charitable Trust works tirelessly to improve the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
“John and Myra’s dedication to helping others is infectious, and DGB Solicitors is very proud to have supported the event.”
The money raised from the event, which was held on Friday, July 11, will go towards funding health workers based in rural Uganda.
John Sloan, a hospital consultant, said: “I was bowled over by the quality of the evening and by the level of support. Not only did we raise around pounds 9,000, but we all had a great time.”
Myra Sloan, a GP, added: “We have been in touch with our Ugandan partners and they are so excited by the fact we can employ two health workers.
“The evening will have a significant impact in the lives of many for at least two years.”
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