The Vogue Ball will take place on 10 October at the Peterborough Marriott Hotel, with guests enjoying a three-course meal, entertainment and fundraising activities, all while raising vital funds for S
Two friends from Holbeach are bringing glamour and community spirit together by hosting a black-tie Vogue Ball this October in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. Chloe King, 32, and Lyane Markham 41 are organising the fundraising event after local residents overwhelmingly voted Sue Ryder as the charity they most wanted to support.
The Vogue Ball will take place on 10 October at the Peterborough Marriott Hotel, with guests enjoying a three-course meal, entertainment and fundraising activities, all while raising vital funds for Sue Ryder's expert palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement support.
When asked how Sue Ryder was chosen, Chloe said:
We'd always wanted to organise a ball or fundraising event for charity, so we asked people in a Peterborough community Facebook group which charity they would most like us to support.
"When all the responses came in, Sue Ryder was overwhelmingly the most popular choice. We thought we had to get in touch and find out more."
After connecting with the charity and visiting the hospice earlier this year, Chloe and Lyane were inspired by the care they saw.
"We were really surprised to learn how much hospices rely on charitable fundraising," said Chloe.
"Everybody we met was so passionate about where they worked and the quality of care they provide. It was lovely to see that not only is the patient supported, but their family are supported too, and that this support continues after their loved one has died.
"It's such a dignified, lovely place and there's such a need for Sue Ryder within the community.
The event has grown from a shared passion for event planning. Chloe and Lyane both work at Ashwood Homes and first met through Leanne's former events and balloons business.
Organising events is something we both love doing," Chloe added. "We thought if we could use something we're good at to raise money for a charity, that's even more rewarding. We just want to raise as much money as we possibly can.
Guests attending the Vogue Ball can expect an evening of entertainment, including a DJ, photo booth, charity auction and Vogue-themed fundraising activities. Tickets cost £65 per person, including a three-course meal and wine on the table.
As they make their final preparations, Chloe and Leanne are encouraging local businesses and residents to get involved by purchasing tickets or sponsoring the event. Table sponsorship opportunities start from £100, with additional packages available up to headline sponsorship level.
Morgan Hicks, Community Fundraiser for Sue Ryder, said:
We're incredibly grateful to Chloe and Leanne for choosing to support Sue Ryder through their Vogue Ball.
"It is wonderful to see local people responding to their community and using their skills and enthusiasm to raise funds for local hospice care. Every pound raised will help us continue to provide expert palliative care and bereavement support to families when they need it most. We wish them every success with what promises to be a fantastic evening.
To find out more about the Vogue Ball, purchase tickets or discuss sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://thevogueball.co.uk
