The Sparkle and Shine Easter Ball in association with the Keith Duffy Foundation will take place on Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday March 26th, in the Limerick Strand Hotel.
Miriam O Callaghan, one of RTE’s most loved and respected presenters will co- present the evening along with former Boyzone star, actor and philanthropist Keith Duffy. Entertainment for the star-studded event will be provided by world-class performer Cole Page and his band. An exclusive live auction will be the highlight for many, along with an extensive raffle supported by local businesses.
This year the Sparkle and Shine initiative and the Keith Duffy Foundation, founded by Keith Duffy, have decided to join forces to raise funds for their respective chosen charities and to give the Midwest region a night that is set to become one of the most high profile events of the year.
The Sparkle and Shine initiative was was set up to raise funds for Breast Cancer services in the Limerick region, they have chosen the Midwest Cancer Foundation and Symptomatic Breast Unit in the University Hospital Limerick, as their chosen beneficiaries.
At the launch of the Sparkle & Shine Easter Ball in the LimerickStrand Hotel - Richard Lynch, I Love Limerick, Lisa Tracey, Midwest Cancer Foundation, Keith Duffy, Keith Duffy Foundation, Brendan Ring, Cliona's Foundation. Picture: Jonathan Baynes/ilovelimerick
The Keith Duffy Foundation has chosen Cliona’s Foundation to be their chosen charity for its inaugural event in Limerick. The aim of Cliona’s Foundation is to give financial support to families of children with life limiting illnesses, to help them pay for the vast amount of non-medical costs associated with caring for a seriously ill child, “I’m delighted to help raise funds for Cliona’s Foundation for the work they do, it is something that’s close to my heart as I have seen the financial burden on families caring for a critically ill child and as part of my work with the Keith Duffy Foundation which aims to provide support and financial assistance to a number of chosen children’s charities throughout the country. I am also thrilled that Miriam O Callaghan, a much respected broadcaster and the official patron of my chosen charity Cliona’s Foundation, is coming to show her support on the night.”
Miriam O Callaghan, one of RTE’s most loved and respected faces will be Master of Ceremonies for the glamorous event. Miriam has become a household name in Ireland following her success on RTE’s Primetime and Saturday Night with Miriam.
There will be a live fundraiser auction compered by none other than Keith Duffy himself with some seriously fabulous treats up for grabs. World-renowned singer Cole Page will provide entertainment for the evening. Cole has performed for dignitaries from the worlds of politics, music and sport including Bill Clinton, Sir Alex Ferguson and Robbie Williams. There will be Easter favours at each seat, spot prizes, table prizes and gift bags and a raffle with a guaranteed prize of a minimum value of €100 at each table with plenty more opportunities to win prizes throughout the night.
The Sparkle and Shine Easter Ball in association with the Keith Duffy Foundation will take place on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday March 26 in the Limerick Strand Hotel. Tickets cost €100 or €1000 for a table. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Alice O Farrell at aliceofarrell@gmail.com or call 087 220 4821. Use the hashtag #SparkleShineKeithDuffy2016.
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