Glitter Ball raises a sparkling £215k for Martin House Children’s Hospice

HARIBO has again taken up the role of headline sponsor of the Martin House Glitterball, with this year’s event raising more than £215,000!

Sponsored by HARIBO, the Martin House Glitter Ball at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate raised over £215,000 for the hospice’s THE BUILD appeal – a £21.9m project to extend and refurbish its facilities.

Hosted by TV presenter Christine Talbot and attended by former England football manager Gareth Southgate – both of whom act as ambassadors for Martin House – the black-tie event saw hundreds enjoy dinner, dancing and auctions of some incredible prizes, including a year’s supply of HARIBO!

As a headline sponsor of the ball, our team including Jon Hughes, our managing director of HARIBO UK and Ireland, joined the evening. Jon Hughes said: “It’s always an honour supporting Martin House’s fundraisers, and their Glitter Ball is the biggest event in its calendar, which is why we couldn’t miss it.

“Through this year’s event we have helped raise an incredible £215,000 towards THE BUILD. Children and families across Yorkshire depend on this local charity, so we’re proud to have been such a longstanding partner and champion of Martin House. We already can’t wait for what next year holds!”

Clair Holdsworth, chief executive of Martin House, said: “It was a fantastic night – so many people told us this was the best Glitter Ball yet. We cannot thank our supporters enough for their generosity.”

The evening also saw Yorkshire radio hosts Emma and Dixie from Heart FM attending and helping host fundraising games throughout the evening, as well as an emotional speech from Martin House dad Jack Harrison, whose son Thomas uses the hospice.

“Martin House is a lifeline for me and my family. The care they provide is second to none, a support we rely on. I hope anyone who is able to will support THE BUILD to ensure the facilities at the hospice match the exceptional care offered around the clock to us and to other families.”

Once again, the Glitterball proved to be one of the events of the season, and with a record £215,000 raised, this one will go down as another resounding success for the hospice as they look to raise the funds needed to complete the biggest renovation the hospice has ever seen and we are delighted to have played our part in raising some much needed money and awareness about the charity and its fundraising challenge.

To find out more and to donate to THE BUILD directly, visit www.martinhouse.org.uk/thebuild.