The party spirit was in full swing for Overgate Hospice at this year’s Enchanted Forest Ball with a massive £57,000 raised on the night.
This was made possible with a selection of fundraising on the night including an auction with a local businessman paying £14,000 to keep the Hospice open on Christmas Day.
Popsie Singh generously donated the amount as part of the auction after being told that it costs the Hospice £9,700 each day to keep the Hospice running.
The event, held at the Venue in Barkisland, was attended by 223 people from across Calderdale and hosted by Billy Wheadon.
As well as enjoying a three-course dinner, attendees were also given the opportunity to buy
prize-winning balloons – each prize was generously donated by businesses across the area.
Excitement built in the room thanks to the hotly anticipated ‘Unlock the Rock’. Lister Horsfall Jewellers kindly donated a £2,195 diamond necklace and earing set and Overgate staff and volunteers sold keys for £10 throughout the evening. Guests were then invited to try their key in the lock with the winning key taking home the beautiful item.
Other entertainment on the night included a Best Bids auction with prizes including Lion King tickets, holidays and signed memorial with live entertainment from the fantastic On The One, not forgetting Overgate’s resident DJ Chester.
Faye Henderson, Head of Fundraising at Overgate said: “It was a truly special evening with such a great atmosphere in the room. It was truly humbling to see a room filled with such generosity and care for the cause. We were also overwhelmed to have received such amazing support from local businesses donating prizes for the night.”
The event was kindly sponsored by DD Porter Construction, A Safe, Lister Horsfall Jewellers and Core facility who all attended the event.