Fundraising roundup
Babygrow Finale Ball The Babygrow Appeal Finale Ball, organised by Babygrow Appeal Committee Chair, Leila Bibby, took place in the grand surroundings of Chester Town Hall. Sponsored by Investec and supported by Vivio and Elegant Resorts. Our guests enjoyed Champagne and canapes sponsored by Horseradish, an amazing four course dinner and then danced the night away. Prizes included an Iceland Trolley Dash, fantastic holiday from Elegant Resorts and an original piece of art from Simon O Rourke taking the total raised to £20k. Lesley Woodhead, Head of Fundraising said: “The Babygrow Appeal Committee is a group of volunteers and Countess staff who have met regularly for the last four
Ball organisers (L to R) Philippa Darlington-Bullock, Mouse Mears, Leila Bibby and Debs Skyme Walker years and have been one of the reasons the appeal has met its goals. On behalf of The Countess and all those who will benefit in future years from the improved facilities I would like to thank the following :- Leila Bibby, Chair, Denise Stevenson, Rowlinsons, Vice Chair and committee members - Alex Walters, Nat West, Ian Gibbons, Yvonne Griffiths, Neonatal Unit, Louise Purcell, Slater and Gordon, Neil Badge, Susan Pemberton and Eric Henderson. This great group have run, zipped, sung, catered and even gone in the River Dee to get us to this fantastic amount!”
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Work is progressing towards producing plans and once we have these we will hold an open evening to show everyone. With just under £100k to go lots of people are helping us with our final push. We aim to complete the appeal in December. Dates for your diary – Hickory’s Smokehouse Duck Race is on 16 September and Sportsman’s Lunch is Friday 8 December at The Crowne Plaza, Chester. More information is available from The Countess Charity office in the main hospital reception or call 01244 366240.