A sell-out audience of 400 were treated to an afternoon of glitz, glamour and sparkles as our wonderful ambassador Anton Du Beke lit up the InterContinental Hotel in London’s exclusive Park Lane on Thursday 15 February.
Anton Du Beke and dance partner Rosie Ward light up the dance floor at the InterContinental London Park Lane Hotel. Credit: The Photography Squad.
The Sick Children’s Trust’s Afternoon Tea and Dance with Anton Du Beke event saw the Strictly Come Dancing star and acclaimed King of the Ballroom take to the dance floor alongside fellow professional Rosie Ward, with performances from some of the country’s finest young dancers leaving the audience spellbound.
Event host Alice Beer. Credit: The Photography Squad.
Hosted by another of our amazing ambassadors, broadcaster and journalist Alice Beer, the event proved a big success, raising over £70,000 for our ‘Homes from Home’. Remarkably, £9,000 of that target came from one prize in the silent auction: two VIP tickets to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour this summer at Wembley Stadium. The money raised will go towards ensuring that our ten ‘Homes from Home’ can continue supporting families with a seriously ill child in hospital.
In addition to Anton and Rosie, the audience were treated to dazzling dance performances from England’s leading Latin formation team, Dance Envy, with KLA Dance and rising stars Tom Longhurst and Isabelle Carlick also showcasing their exceptional talents. There was also music from jazz swing artist Russell Jones and identical twin sopranos Classical Reflection, with the sisters singing immediately after family speakers Caroline and Lee Thomas shared their story about how The Sick Children’s Trust came to their aid when son Alfie was being treated in hospital.
Dance Envy, England’s leading Latin formation team, were among the performers at the event. Credit: The Photography Squad
The Sick Children’s Trust would like to say a huge thank you to Anton Du Beke, Alice Beer, family speakers Caroline and Lee Thomas and everyone who performed on the day, for making it such a special occasion for everyone who attended. We would also like to thank our sponsors Westfield Specialty, InterContinental London Park Lane and ATC for making this wonderful event possible.
Anton Du Beke delights the fans at the Afternoon Tea and Dance event. Credit: The Photography Squad.