£58,500 raised at The Rockinghorse Children’s Charity Glitter Ball

The Grand Brighton was the glamorous setting for the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity gala dinner last month

Three hundred guests arrived in The Empress Suite to be greeted by beautiful table decorations and a stunning projector display along the west wall, all aimed at reflecting the glittery theme.

This year’s ball was supported by headline sponsor The Agora Clinic with supporting sponsors Galloways, ILG, UnitedUs, Living Room Health, Creative Pod, Firmballs, Platinum Media Group, The Grand and Rubix VT. Their support of the event meant that every penny raised on the night can go to right to where it’s needed most.

Of her support for the charity, Dr Carol Gilling-Smith, CEO and Medical Director of The Agora said, “To us, every child is special, and so are their parents, which is why the Agora is so proud to support Rockinghorse give children the help they need when physical or emotional health issues become a challenge.”

Hosted by television presenter Marcella Whittingdale, a Rockinghorse ambassador, an incredible £58,500 was raised during the evening, all of which will be going to funding a new psychology service for children and families recovering from cancer.

Speaking at the Ball, Donna Holland, Chief Executive of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, said: “I’m so proud of Rockinghorse’s ability to connect local people to ground-breaking and lifesaving local projects. Thanks to the incredible support of everyone at this year’s Rockinghorse Glitter Ball, we will be able to launch a brand-new cancer support service helping children and their families all over Sussex coping with the trauma and lasting effects that cancer treatment can bring. It means that families in Sussex have access to life-changing support on their doorstep. Thanks to our wonderful guests, brilliant sponsors and kind supporters, this year’s Glitter Ball will leave a lasting legacy for support for children and their families in Sussex.”

To find out more about Rockinghorse Children’s Charity and how you can help them support these mental health and wellbeing projects for children across Sussex, visit www.rockinghorse.org.uk. Facebook rockinghorse.charity Twitter @Rockinghorse67 Instagram @rockinghorse67

By Paul Bates, MD Cleankill Pest Control