A Night At The Movies

Thursday 27th August 2009 saw the inaugural fundraising event for Angels without Voices in aid of ASSERT (Angel man Syndrome Support Education and Research Trust). The Red Carpet event saw 150 guests don their Glad rags and descend on Glasgow’s Premier Private Members Club 29 for a mix of live music, Dancing Girls and Silent Auction.

Guests were welcomed with a Champagne reception followed by a choice of sumptuous cocktails. With photographers on hand to take everyone’s picture on arrival in front of a specially commissioned Oscar Backdrop.

The silent auction featured some fantastic and exclusive items including signed footballs from Rangers FC, Celtic FC and Manchester United FC, Signed Gold Discs of Casino, Top Gun & Grease and an Exquisite Vera Wang Niki Bag donated by Kate Moss.

All the generous donations raised a great deal of interest and went a long way in the success of the event and the wonderful amount we raised. The raffle included items such as an Xbox 360, Limited Edition BAFTA Placemats, Glengoyne Distillery Master Blending Session and a Cut and Colour at Saks St Vincent Street and raised £1200 alone.

The night was kicked off with a short video presentation highlighting the amazing work and support ASSERT offer and featured the real stars of the night – the Angels:

Graced by the presence of Cara Kennedy, Fashion Writer for Scotland’s Premier Glossy “No1 Magazine” Cara kindly judged and presented prizes for Best Dressed, Male, Female and Couple with prizes donated by Bedlam Paintball, Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor, Guys Restaurant, Kroma Hair, Rainbow Room Stirling & Jemma Kidd Make-up School.

Best Dressed Male: Neil Miller

Best Dressed Female: Hanna McMillan

Best Dressed Couple: Alice Saula & David Baird

With the event being featured in the current No1 Magazine issue (25th Sept – 15th Oct) and further pictures of the event online at www.no1magazine.co.uk

The Live entertainment began with an astounding performance from the dance troupe Filthy Gorgeous with their own Cell Block Tango from the Musical Chicago and throughout the night guests were treated to the vocal styling’s of Sam Simmons, Scott Cameron and Marty-Joe Rogan who are all featured on the Music from the Movies CD and all finished off by another outstanding Hip Hop performance from Filthy Gorgeous.

A Night At The Movies was a resounding success for the first event of it’s kind for ASSERT. A huge thank you to all that contributed to the night. Angels without Voices hope to continue these events for ASSERT on a Bi-annual basis.

Thank you all for your support and hope to see you all again soon

4 Comments For This Post

  1. jennifer cave (February 8th, 2009 at 9:03 pm)

    hello
    i freinds just told me about the ball, id love to come with my husband , we have a little boy whos 3 in june who has AS. id love to get a superb dress to wear, how can i get tickets an dhow much ar ethey
    thank you
    jenny

  2. Boondog (April 2nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm)

    My little family will be attending also Jenny; albeit I maybe attending more in fancy dress theme “of the movies” rather than the cliche’d James Bond Tux. I was thinking more along the lines of Chunk from the Goonies doing the truffle shuffle, or a Ghostbuster or as tom cruise in the bathroom scene in top gun!

    However Fiona please ensure your campaign touches all bases with costs and means of procurring tickets, ASAP! We still have to book Hotels and purchase hair doo’s and such like! Is there a face book event or group that we can all join so we can spread the word?

    Regards

    Boondog

  3. Fiona Smith (April 4th, 2009 at 3:22 pm)

    Boondog and all Friends

    I appreciate your enthusiasm about our Night At The Movies Event however the required “Red Carpet Attire” unfortunately cannot be stretched to the realms Chunk from the Goonies (PLEASE NO TRUFFLE SHUFFLE) or Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters (i.e. NOT FANCY DRESS)!! However if the need does take you to Shun the Cliche Tux or (for the Scots) Kilt, please think more along the lines of Richard Gere in Officer and a Gentleman or Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge.

    A Night at the Movies is to be a Glamorous Red Carpet Cocktail Event and unfortunately on this occasion is an Adult only event.

    We look forward to welcoming you all on the night – tickets will be available to buy by the end of April so check back here for updates and how to get your hands on them. Everyone who is wanting to attend please contact me ASAP so i can reserve tickets.

    Thanks
    FIONA
    x

  4. alison (August 28th, 2009 at 9:15 pm)

    Hi,
    just wanted to congratulate you on a fantastic night last night!

    we had to leave before the end and just wondered how much was raised for ASSERT?

    Alison

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My name is Fiona and I am organising this event to raise awareness and much needed funds a charity very close to my heart. My nephew Sam was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome (AS) at the age of 2. AS is not a disease, it is a neurological disorder that causes severe learning difficulties, and although those affected have a normal life expectancy, they will require looking after throughout their lives.

Now at 8 years old, Sam is the most special member of our family.

Contact

For further information contact Fiona Smith on 07769517491 or fionasmith@angelswithoutvoices.co.uk