Wirral Life December 2019 | Page 90

VARIETY BALL 2019 An annual Ball organised and hosted by Mandy Molby and Claire Gallagher was held at the prestigious Thornton Hall Hotel in aid of Variety the children’s charity. The event raised over £190K to support sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and young people. The evening consisted of fantastic entertainment from M Peoples Heather Small supported by X factor finalist Marcus Collins and a superb disco to dance the night away. The fundraising highlight of the evening was a donation of 15 original prints and one large print number one from world renowned Artist Mackenzie Thorpe. The funds raised by Mackenzie’s artwork will fund a Variety Sunshine Coach for Hilbre High school in Wirral. Young Variety Ambassador Dante Marvin was on hand to thank all the guests for their support for the Ball and to thank Mandy and Claire personally for sponsoring his new Wheelchair that was bought from the Ball last year. Special thanks goes to sponsors Durastic Seaking and Integral for their continued support each year to the Ball, and also to The Festive Group who decorated the room in spectacular fashion. The evening was hosted by Radio City DJ Pete Price who also was Auctioneer on the night with Ex Liverpool Football Legend Jan Molby and CEO of Liverpool FC Peter Moore. 90 wirrallife.com