Bosco Charity Association Inaugural Annual Charity Ball 2014
Bosco Charity Association Inaugural Annual Charity Ball 2014 has been successfully held on the 24th October, 2014 (Friday) at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. China Jiuhao Health Industry Corporation Limited was the title sponsor of the event. Over 400 honorable guests including BCA members and friends attended.
Before the banquet officially commenced, Mr KK Yeung, JP extended a warm welcome address to all the guests, and briefly introduced the history, mission and past works of BCA. Mr Thomas Yeung, the Chairman of BCA and the Ball Organizing Committee, came on stage next to deliver his speech. The opening ceremony was rounded up by the presentation of souvenirs to key doners and a presentation of a 3-minute video featuring BCA and its works.
During the dinner, project leaders from Don Bosco Youth Center at Salesian Yip Hon Millennium Primary School, Cheung Chau Don Bosco Oratori and Oratori – Tung Chung also shared with the audience how the funds from BCA had helped the youths and children,
Apart from delicious food and great wine, live performances of dances and music added delights to the evening. There were Ballroom and Latin Dances by Ms Irene Chan and Ms Janny Yu, both partnered with world class professional dancers who specially came from abroad; a violin performance by Mr Paul Koo, a CU Music graduate, who played solo but projected a full band effect with a special sound equipment; and charity singing by Mr Raymond Young who raised $48,000 with his song.
Another highlight of the evening was the live auction presented by Mr Adrian Pang, a professional auctioneer and a good friend of BCA. The auction raised a total sum of $271,000 for 9 items, including 5 art pieces donated by the Salesian fathers, 3 print-works donated by Mr Alex Ho and 1 leather jacket donated by renowned singer Ms Sammi Cheng.
The selling of raffle tickets also contributed $98,000 to the fund. After the final 6 grand prizes were presented on stage to the lucky winners, charming music played by a professional Filipino live band started again. Another great moment for dance lovers to enjoy.