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

Find Fi on Facebook

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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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