Welcome to Pink Events Charity
Our Charity was founded by Sarah Pattinson (1966-2023) .
Please follow the link to see the announcement, click here.
April 2025 – Pink Ball 2025
After a break of nearly 7 years because of family illness and other circumstances (Covid-19 etc) the Pink Ball finally made a return, now under the leadership of our new chair-person James. It was an emotional night during which we reflected on how much we owed to our founder, Sarah, who sadly was no longer here.
We knew it was going to go well as the tickets sold so rapidly that we were struggling to keep up with demand. This was proven by a record attendance with 255 people in attendance. It was great to have Steve & Caroline leFevre back with us. Steve has been our ever-present Host since the first ball in 2005. The evening started with a few words from Kimberley to explain to everyone why there had been a gap in our presence. Click here to see the speech.
Kimberley then passed over to James who welcomed everyone and then ran through the presentations. We had some supporters who had raised money for Pink Events and they were each asked to come up and present a cheque representing their efforts. James concluded by inviting our main sponsor, Mailway Packaging Solutions, to come up. In recognition of 10 years worth of sponsorship, which has now totaled £100,000. Pink Events wanted to acknowledge this support and thank Richard & Tim for their continued support. Click here to see the presentations.
Richard Bramma, CEO of Mailway then had some words of encouragement for everyone and explained why it was important to support the work of Pink Events. Richard concluded by presenting a cheque to start the nights fundraising. James was astonished to receive the £10,000 donation. Click here to see the speech.
James then introduced our latest patron, Mr Brian Hogan from the Breast Care Unit at St. James’s Hospital. James presented Brian with a cheque for £25,000 which represents Pink Events commitment to the next two years of a research project at the hospital. Mr Hogan then said a few words on behalf of the Breast Care Unit who have benefited greatly from the generosity of Pink Events. Click here to see the speech.
The rest of the evening followed with musical entertainment from Tom, our saxophonist and our ever-present DJ Bob Dixon of RPD Sound & Light. Raffle winners were presented with their prizes and one lucky lady went home having won the Mulberry handbag in the Pink Gerber raffle. Towards the end of the meal Steve commenced the auction and there was stiff competition for some of the items, especially the sporting memorabilia.
Once this part of the evening was completed it was over to Bob and the dancing went on all night until the house lights cam up at 1:00am.
When the dust had settled and the proceeds counted we were delighted to have raised £32,000 which takes us up to a total of £480,495 raised since we started. So close to the half a million pounds which we hope to be able to celebrate in the next 12 months.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us with the Pink Ball. The people who sourced and donated prizes for the raffle and auction. The people who came along to help sell raffle tickets and the guests who attended and participated in the Heads & Tails, Telephone game, Raffle and auction. Without you we would not be able to do this.
March 2025 – Launch of the Leeds Genetic Support Group
Pink Events sponsored the launch event for this group at The Village Hotel, Headingley.
It is the first group of its kind in the North of England and only the second of its kind in the country.
The group is for women who have been identified with a genetic mutation and may have a potentially increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer and to provide them with a space for peer-to-peer support to improve patient experience.
The event was a great success and will be followed by a second event in June.
Pink Events donation of £2560 helped to launch this group.
