Globally renowned children’s author Sir Michael Morpurgo is supporting this year’s Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball by giving one lucky donor the unique chance to name a character in his next novel.
Sir Michael Morpurgo is a longstanding supporter of children’s charities, including The Anne Frank Trust, one of the five main beneficiaries of the 2024 Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball, and has spoken about the impact Anne Frank’s diaries have had on his life from a young age.
The well-known author of War Horse and Private Peaceful is one of Britain’s most loved storytellers having written over 150 books with his latest novel, Cobweb, released yesterday.
By bidding for this incredible auction item, you will not only be supporting children’s and youth charities across the UK, but you will also immortalise the name of a loved one forever as one of the characters within the treasured author’s next novel.
Bids for this incredibly rare prize can be made via the Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball Silent Auction, which includes over 100 auction prize donations ahead and can now be accessed by visiting www.mjcharityball.com/ ahead of the sold-out event held at the Hilton Deansgate, Manchester on the 16th November.
Sir Michael Morpurgo said, “I am so pleased to be supporting the marvellous Michael Josephson Charity Ball. My particular connection is with the Anne Frank Trust, but I can see that all the children’s charities being supported are wonderful causes. I hope you have fun bidding in the auction. I can’t wait to learn the name I’ll be giving to a character in my next book. And please be as generous as you can. Children are our journey to the future. It’s up to all of us to help them on that journey.”
Michael Josephson MBE said, “It is a huge honour for such an esteemed children’s author as Sir Michael Morpurgo to be supporting the 2024 Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball. We are so grateful to him, and all our donors for the amazing auction prizes available this year.
“Last year’s ball raised over £1 million net, and the dream is to exceed this figure this year. I am sure this rare opportunity to name a character within one of Sir Michael’s novels will be extremely popular amongst our supporters. I urge everyone to look through our auction catalogue and donate what you can to help the various children’s charities we support throughout the year.”
As well as this exceptional donation from Sir Michael, additional auction highlights include:
– Fiat 500 1.0L Mild Hybrid 70HP
– Elite Abu Dhabi F1 Hospitality Package for 2
– 2 Grand View Tickets to the Royal Variety Performance 2024 with after show party
– Private Dining Experience for 10 people with Chef Niall Keating at Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester
The annual Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball has raised millions for children’s charities since its launch in 2018, with last year’s event breaking records, becoming the first million pound-plus charity gala in the North, raising £1,063,872 net total in one evening.
In addition to The Anne Frank Trust, this year’s ball will also be supporting Variety, the Children’s Charity, Mahdlo Youth Zone, Seashell Trust and Rainbow Trust – who all work with children and young people in need of support.
The spectacular event is presented by world renowned celebrity event planner, Julie Perry Events, with pop icon LuLu with taking to the stage as this year’s headline performer. Previous attendees have included Dame Joan Collins, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Stephanie Beacham, Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh, Christopher Biggins, Bryan Robson and Paul Scholes.
The 2024 Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball is supported by headline sponsor, global property investment specialists, Knight Knox.
For more information on how you can donate an auction prize, attend, support or sponsor the Michael Josephson MBE charity Ball visit www.michaeljosephsonmbe.com/charity-ball/
