SHEFFIELD’S much-loved Daffodil Ball is celebrating reaching £1.2million raised for Sheffield Children’s Hospital after a finale lunch to carry the occasion to a detailed.
The Children’s Hospital Charity celebrated the achievements of the Daffodil Ball, with a finale lunch. Organised by supporters of the Charity, David and Jean Fyfe, the occasion has supported Sheffield Children’s for greater than 30 years.
Through sponsorship, donations, a raffle, and an public sale, the Daffodil Ball Celebration Lunch raised £20,805, bringing the Daffodil Ball’s contributions to Sheffield Children’s to a tremendous £1,209,082 in complete.
Beginning their fundraising journey in 1990, David and Jean Fyfe organised their first Daffodil Ball alongside pals Nigel and Sandra Worthington.
The annual occasion turned in style amongst a few of Sheffield’s most distinguished business figures, quickly elevating lots of of 1000’s of kilos to help Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
With the annual celebrations attended by over 7,000 folks since its basis in 1990, this 12 months marks the thirtieth Daffodil Ball occasion, ending their fundraising dedication with a celebration lunch organised by The Children’s Hospital Charity as because of David, Jean, and everybody concerned for his or her large contribution to the charity.
The Daffodil Balls have helped to contribute to a few of The Children Hospital Charity’s largest initiatives, together with the solely Charity-funded haematology and oncology ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, in addition to a state-of-the-art burns remedy room within the hospital’s new wing.
The lunch, held at INOX Sheffield, was attended by over 125 visitors, together with veteran attendees of the Balls and new supporters, in addition to Charity companions Taylor Emmet, Irwin Mitchell and Guardian Electrical.
Funds raised on the day will go in the direction of each the dermatology unit and the spinal unit, two departments the Daffodil Ball has traditionally supported, being near David and Jean’s hearts.
The charity wish to thank every person concerned within the occasions over the years in addition to sponsors of the celebration lunch together with Brewin Dolphin, Richard and Pat Howard, Fyfe Financial, Landin Wilcock & Co. and Brown McLeod. Also deserving a particular point out, as long-standing supporters of the occasion, Audrey Hobson, John and Lynda Bate and Tony and Annette Godwin. The lunch was kindly hosted by INOX Dine, with Andy Chubb photographing the occasion and Charity Ambassador Lucy Crapper auctioneering.
David Fyfe stated:
“Organising the Daffodil Ball has always been an enjoyment for me, simply because you know you are achieving something and making a difference. The pleasure of knowing that the funds were going towards such a fantastic hospital has made it all worthwhile.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who has supported us, as we could never have achieved such a phenomenal total raised without our friends, family, colleagues and the staff at The Children’s Hospital Charity.”
Caitlin Hallatt, Philanthropy Manager at The Children’s Hospital Charity, stated:
“The Celebration Lunch was the send-off the Daffodil Ball deserved, it was so lovely to be joined by so many long-term supporters of the event as well as our Charity supporters too.
“The afternoon was a huge celebration of everything that David and Jean have achieved and a showcase of the lasting legacy they have created for Sheffield Children’s. We are so grateful to everyone involved for their continued support, and to reach the £1.2million target is incredible.”
