Francis House Children’s Hospice has teamed up with some of the top North West talent for a virtual night of spectacular entertainment to raise money for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Francis House is hosting a virtual Glass Slipper Ball on Saturday, December 5 – after the coronavirus pandemic forced the charity to cancel plans for its gala Christmas ball which annually raises more than £100,000.
Throughout the pandemic, the Greater Manchester hospice has provided emergency respite care to children and young people and offered thousands of hours of telephone support to desperate families in need of a break.
Francis House event organiser, Susie Poppitt, said: “Our December ball is the highlight of the year for many of our supporters. Our volunteer committee members work incredibly hard for months each year planning the event and securing fabulous auction prizes and exciting entertainment.”
DJ Darren Proctor is to host the evening fundraiser which will be streamed to guests via a dedicated website without having to leave the comfort of their own homes.
Opening the night’s entertainment will be Adam Parker Brown whose reputation as a singer headlining international concert venues, makes him the perfect choice to set the scene for the first Glass Slipper Ball.
“We all wanted to put on a magical event not only to raise crucial income, but also to say thank you to our wonderful supporters. Whilst we cannot invite guests in person, like Cinderella, you can still go to the Ball,” said Susie.
Presenter Darren will be joined by top class Manchester entertainer Dominic Halpin and his swing band The Honey B’s. Famed for his ‘Elvis meets Sinatra’ singing style, Dominic and his band’s performances always leave audiences wanting more.
