LEADING north-east charity Clan Cancer Support will kickstart its 40th anniversary celebrations with a birthday party themed ball in Aberdeen this September.
Clan will roll out the red carpet for its event at the Beach Ballroom on Saturday, September 30, with all proceeds going towards the provision of vital cancer support services for people affected by cancer in the north-east, Moray, Shetland and Orkney.
The event will encourage guests to embrace their inner child and enjoy a twist on party classics including a ball pit photobooth, birthday cake and alcoholic jelly alongside a live band playing chart-topping tracks from throughout the charity’s history.
Guests will enjoy a three-course meal and drinks reception and have the opportunity to win raffles prizes and bid for exclusive auction items.
Ruth McIntosh, Clan’s charity development manager, said: “This is a very special year for Clan as we mark 40 years of providing support to people affected by a cancer diagnosis and we want to celebrate this significant milestone at our annual ball.
“As the biggest event in our fundraising calendar, our ball has proven invaluable over the years in helping Clan provide its free services to our clients. This year we’re going to throw Clan – and our supporters – an unforgettable birthday party and we’d love to see as many people there as possible to help us celebrate!”
Clan was founded in 1983 by a group of patients, health professionals and family members who recognised that cancer does not just effect the patient, but their entire socail network. They were determined to improve cancer support services in a non-medical environment across Aberdeen and the north-east of Scotland.
It has grown from one employee using a campervan to reach communities, to a team of nearly 60 across eleven locations throughout north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
The independent cancer support charity provides emotional and practical support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including the individual, their family, carers and friends.
Clan provides free professional counselling, complementary therapies, nutrition and wellbeing activities, information and dedicated support for children and families. It also operates The Haven, the charity’s bed and breakfast facility which adjoins Clan House in Aberdeen and provides home from home accommodation for patients travelling to the city for treatment and hospital appointments.
The ball will take place at the Beach Ballroom on Saturday, September 30. Tickets cost £100 per person and a limited number of tables of 10 are available at £1,000 each. VIP tables are also available for £1,500 and include early access, exclusive use of the Soda Bar, prosecco for the table.
Tickets now available here: www.clancancersupport.org/fundraising/events/clans-40th-birthday-ball/
To find out more about the event or to donate a raffle or auction prize please contact [email protected]
