When I was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer early this year I told my family that I’d always wanted to go to a Masquerade Ball.
So, my lovely big sister Pam decided she’d organise one and raise all funds for Macmillan Tayside.
In the following months she was joined by my parents and friends as they began planning the perfect night.
Through the power of social media, local support grew quickly and before they knew it they were having regular committee meetings, dedicating their free time to raising as much money as possible for Macmillan!
Last night it was finally time to party and it was incredible! I was completely blown away by the support of friends and local business owners who had donated their time and services to help with everything including table decorations, chair covers, photography, cakes, goodie bags, auction and raffle prizes and music! Everything for a perfect night was thought of and everything was provided to the best standard!
There were also a few special surprises for me including a signed photograph of Nina Conti, Ewan and I – some of you who have read my blog for a while will know that my Macmillan nurse arranged for me to meet Nina (my fav comedian!!) after my surgery!
And…
A surprise appearance and performance from Cautlyn Vanbeck and Jamie Lee Morly from this year’s xfactor…which was amazing!
Again some of you may know that before Caitlyn appeared on the xfactor she was busking in Edinburgh and I gave her one of my random acts of kindness! Boy did I get a surprise when she appeared on the telly a few weeks later! So when my sister asked for her support last night she was delighted to ‘pay it forward’. She is such a sweet pea! I was in tears I was so shocked!
I feel very blessed!
And!…as if that wasn’t enough…the final fundraising figure has been calculated and they raised on incredible £7777.77!!!
Yes all the 7s!! 💚💚💚
Which, incidentally, is a sign of perseverance, healing, ability to bear hardship, endurance and inner strength! How awesome is that!
I’m sure you will all agree this is an incredible figure from just one event!
Last night my sister asked me what was my favourite part of the night and, after some time thinking this over, I realise that it is simply the knowledge that so many people love me and my hubby so much that they are willing to support an event like this. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!…I loved every single second and I can honestly say it was the best night of my life!
I’ll remember and cherish it always.
Love and light, Fi xxxx
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This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the following amazing people and organisations! Thank you so much!
25 Airdneiskich
2plus10 Clothing
AliBob at Cairn O’Mohr
Amanda Thomson Independent Phoenix Trader
Amy Annand Flowers
Angie B Photography
Anne Russell
B Designed Design & Print
Bears and Buddies Workshop
Blair Athol Distillery
Bodle Landscape
Boots UK
British Military Fitness Perth
Bruadar
Café Kisa
Café Tabou
Caitlyn Van Beck
Cath Kidston
Charlene’s Bespoke Bows and Cakes
Clarins
Clark Thomson Chartered Insurance Brokers
Copperfields Hairdressing & Beauty
Covers & Candelabras
Craic N’ Hair
David Annand
Delightful events
Delivino Auchterarder
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
Direct Shine
Discover Beauty
Dundee Science Centre
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club
Fairy and Clean Treats
Fiona Whittet Make up Artist
Foxlake Adventures
Freedom Fitness Dundee
Gavin Clark
Glamazon
Greenleaf Creative
Heart of Scotland Tours
Ian Emmett Photography
Itison Dundee
James Grant Group
Jamie Lee Morly
John Gillespie Hairdressing
Killin Thyme
Lainey Mac’s Garret
Ledyatt Trout Fishery
Lloyds Banking Group
Lodge on the Caley
Macmillan Nurses Pam and Erica
Macmillan Perth Committee
Make Believe Events
McLeod Glaziers
Miles-Moore Ceramics
Morris & Young
Nicole Catterall
Paper Heart Gifts
Perfect Endings
Rangers Football Club
Rosa’s Thai Cafe
Soaperstars
Stagecoach Group
Struan Toyota
Taypark House
Tesco
The Barber Lounge
The Bathroom Company
The Beauty Room
The Body Shop
The Flame Tree Cafe
The Hideaway Experience
The Salutation Hotel
The ugly duckling
Thorntons
Tropic Skin Care by Gill McIntosh
United for All
Urban Disco Perth
Viva B
Waterstones Dundee
Wicked Chocolate Company
Wishy Washy Cleaning Services
You Dirty Scrub
Zenith Fitness Training
Also a huge thank you to all of the individuals who have supported this incredible event (of which there are too many to mention individually), your support means the world to me and millions of people like me who, thanks to you, won’t have to face cancer alone 💚💚💚
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Thankyou for such a fantastic night! Michelle and I had such a wonderful time, I was blessed to be her guest and come to your amazing Ball and meet such beautiful people, thankyou for sharing your dream. xx
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed yourself!xxx