Thousands of pounds were raised for Mansfield’s Fountaindale SEN School at the second Hall-Fast Charity Ball on Friday evening.
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240 people attended the black tie, charity extravaganza at the John Fretwell Centre organised by the Anglia Way based firm.
Hall-Fast are spearheading a campaign to raise between £40,000 & £50,000 for the Fountaindale SEN School to buy new equipment for its new building, which is expected to open later this year.
Hall-Fast MD Malk Hall said the ‘’It was a fantastic event and a huge success.’’
"We won’t know exactly how much was raised on the night for a few weeks as we wait for all of the money to come in, but we hope it will get us close to our target of £50,000 raised for the Fountaindale School over the last 24 months."
The Nottingham Road school helps youngsters aged three to 19 with severe physical and sensory needs.
Mr Hall began his fundraising campaign almost two years ago and has taken part in a number of challenges, including a recent Coast to Coast bike ride with a team of local cyclists.
The second Hall-Fast Ball on Friday evening was presented by former Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town footballer, Duncan McKenzie.
He was joined at the charity spectacular by former EastEnders actor and East Midlands Today weather presenter Des Coleman, who hosted an auction on the evening. Musical entertainment was provided by The Marks Brothers, while the event also featured a host of charity party games.
"it’s great that we have been able to help raise the profile of the school in addition to the money raised" Commented Rachel Hall – Hall-Fast Director
A video about the school which was played on the night can be viewed here:
