Charity ball tickets now available

l CAIRNS CBD

TICKETS for this year’s highlycoveted Far North Queensland Emergency Services Association ball go on sale tomorrow.

Association president JohnByron Bacalakis said only 900 tickets were available and last year they sold out within two weeks

“This year’s beneficiary is The Fire Project. Marc and his incredible team at The Fire Project help divert youth away from crime and offer them mentoring through leadership and sport,” he said.

Mr Bacalakis said the association was pleased to be able to raise funds so the not-for-profit could continue to make a difference in the lives of the youth and guide them towards a solid and prosperous future. The money raised through the gala ball would go towards a permanent form of transport for The Fire Project.

“The event is going on eight years now and started out at the Cruise Liner Terminal, with 287 tickets sold the first year, but the event quickly outgrew the location, and now the only venue large enough to host the gala ball is the Cairns Convention Centre.”

Last year the event raised $39,482 for the Rosies – Friends on the Street Cairns charity. Visit www.fnqesa.org.au