Friday, March 19, 2010

Heroes for Haiti


Heroes for Haiti: 1. Avila Lipsett, Brian Niland & Emily O’Donnell; 2. Dani Farrell & Graham White; 3, Bryan Healy & Ila Piddiu. (Pix. Richie Stokes)


Heroes for Haiti, a fancy dress ball with a difference, took place recently in aid of UNICEF Ireland’s Emergency Appeal for the children of Haiti. The event attracted a big crowd who went all out dressed as their interpretation of the word ‘hero’.

The Heroes for Haiti Ball was hosted at the Thomas Prior Hall at Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge and guests enjoyed a champagne and cocktail reception, a feast fit for a king and entertainment from Una Gibney with her Abba Revival show.

The emphasis on the night was certainly ‘fun’ and the ‘heroes’ theme saw the venue transformed in to a superhero heaven by John Hanley of the award-winning Hanley Events.

Organised by Declan Leavy and Sandra Bothwell, together with Sarah Power and Gillian Foley, raised much needed funds for a great cause.