Yes, it’ll be the 21st year, and I’m delighted and hugely honoured to be asked again to host what’s become a landmark event in the West Yorkshire calendar, next April, The Pink Ball.
twenty years ago Sarah Pattinson in Leeds didn’t hesitate to help her sister Kim O’Rourke, who was diagnosed with breast cancer – she organised a grand ball and auction, and Pink Events was born. Then Sarah and their Mum Maureen were both diagnosed with breast cancer, and Kim with an added heart condition.
The extended family did what they do. The rallied around and organised more events and fundraisers, pulling in huge amounts to help St James’s Hospital’s Breast Care Unit with equipment and funding for research. Their fantastic determination and spirit caught the attention of not only the local press, but also national television.
Sarah very sadly died in 2023. The Ball returned last year thanks to the determination and will of this fantastic, inspirational family, trustees and volunteers. I hosted the first Pink Ball and the legendary auction all those years ago, and have done every year since. I’m also hugely honoured to be a patron of this amazing charity.
Last year we raised £32,000 on the night so this year should smash a running total of half a million pounds!!
If you’ve got a pound or two to spare take a look at www.pinkevents.org.uk
