There is only one word to describe the night……UNFORGETTABLE! A night that will live in our memory for ever & ever! Myself (Eleri Buck) and one of my mum’s dear friends (Jane Williams) decided to team up this year to put on a charity ball to celebrate the life of my beautiful Mother, Nina Buck. We decided this year would be the year to do it as it has been ten years since she tragically passed away. This devastating major event happening in my life made me want to raise awareness and money for a charity related to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) because I wanted to prevent this heartbreaking situation happening to other families. We did not expect to lose my Mum. She was such a fit, healthy, young and loving person and before this devastating loss in our lives we were unaware that SADS existed. So, I have been raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since 2014 and feel by doing this I am able to give something back to my Mum for everything she did for me and my family.
The evening was more of a success than we ever could of imagined, raising a total of £3,300 for this truly amazing charity. All we wanted was everyone to be loving their lives and having a magical time. As you looked around the room you could see people smiling from ear to ear and enjoying themselves but at the same time raising funds and awareness of CRY. The evening was held on September 15th 2018 at the Beggars Reach Hotel. It included a three course meal, entertainment from Lucy Jones, Sophie Adams, Matt Baker & DJ Rob Thomas, photography by Sam Walton, a raffle and an auction. We couldn’t have had better support from people and are truly overjoyed by the generosity received from everyone before, during and after this journey. A huge amount of thank yous are needed to be said. First to Gill and William, owners of the Beggars Reach, and their staff for all their support throughout this journey. To the local Pembrokeshire businesses, friends and family who donated raffle prizes, together with the just giving donations and cheque donations from The Masons and Llanstadwell church. To all the performers who wowed with there amazing talents, Sam for capturing some really special moments, Nick Williams for holding the auction, to our family for helping us on this journey and to all the 152 guests who shared the special evening with us. We definitely went all out to celebrate my Mum’s life in style, and we have made a difference to so many peoples lives. We are still truly overwhelmed with all the love, support and messages we have received. But one thing was for certain after that night, charity ball number 2 had to happen and we can now confirm it will be happening on October 12th 2019. There is no better feeling than everyone getting together and raising so much money all at the same time.
Eleri Buck