Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to serve as Patron
of the Hope Gala Ball in support of the Cancer Society Grand Bahama
Branch
The Hope Ball Committee has recruited a team of volunteers to help
raise funds for the various cancer related programs coordinated by the
Cancer Society Grand Bahama Branch at the Venetian Masquerade 2nd
Annual Hope Gala Ball being held under the distinguished patronage of
the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth
of the Bahamas and Mrs. Bernadette Christie.
This red carpet event will feature live entertainment, a fashion show,
and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit The Cancer Society Grand
Bahama Branch. This year’s theme “Live life Celebrate!” represents the
strength of Cancer Survivors and their families worldwide, as for many
Cancer is no longer a death sentence.
The Venetian Masquerade kicks off with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday,
October 27 in the Grand Ballroom, at the Grand Lucayan Resort and dinner
at 8:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear their uniquely designed
masks on arrival but if needed, complimentary masks will be made available
at the entrance of this event. Tickets can be purchased with your
donation of $150.00 from Cancer Society Members, the Seventeen Shop
or by calling 533-3384.
“Grand Bahama has such a wide spectrum of talent. We wanted to harness
that in combination with our city’s playful side and create fun-filled,
memorable event that would essentially give back to the local community,”
said co-founder, Pam Whyley-Ferguson. Further she went on to mention
that “the masquerade theme represents the faces of many survivors
who often choose not to disclose their illness to friends and love ones
until very late in their illness and this is something we want to change”.
The Cancer Society Grand Bahama is a non-profit group of professionals
advocating for people with Cancer. The society provides educational
resources, free testing, and support services including guest speakers
and referrals serving hundreds of individuals and families affected
by Cancer.
“We are thrilled to again partner with FAMGUARD Corporation Limited as Executive Partner and thebahamasweekly.com as Media Sponsor of the Hope Gala Ball
for such an amazing cause. The Cancer Society Grand Bahama Branch is
not well-funded; it is important that we can see where proceeds from
the event go – education information and direct support. Our sponsors
and supporters like knowing they will have a direct impact on our charity
partner through their participation in the event,” Ferguson said.
If you have not yet received a sponsorship letter please contact the
committee via email: hopeballcommittee.gbcs@gmail.com we
will gladly respond with the letter outlining the sponsorship levels
available.
