Charity Auction raises €69,000 at Cancer Fund for Children's Daisy Ball

Wilsons Auctions was honoured to be the official Auctioneer at this year's Cancer Fund for Children's Daisy Ball.

The glamorous event took place at the InterContinental Dublin on Friday 20^th September for an evening of fine dining and entertainment, whilst raising vital funds and awareness in support of children and young people impacted by cancer.

With only 6 Lots in the auction, these include exclusive opportunities such as Oasis Tickets, Irish Open Tickets, Hospitality tickets Manu V Crystal Palace plus artwork. Thank you to all the bidders on the night, raising a whopping total of €69,000.

Donations throughout the evening have raised over €310,000, and counting, which will go directly towards the charity's services helping families impacted by a childhood cancer diagnosis across the island of Ireland. This amount is the highest on record for this event which is an incredible achievement for the charity and all involved with the event.

Speaking about the event, Phil Alexander, CEO of Cancer Fund for Children commented, "Ricky, we can’t thank you enough for hosting the auction at this year’s Daisy Ball. The money raised on the night will help us ensure that children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families receive the right support at the right time.”

Ricky Wilson went on to say, “What a spectacular evening! I love being able to put my auctioneer skills to the test at these events and get the room fully engaged to try and raise vital funds for charity and that is certainly what was done here. Well done to all involved, it is an incredible achievement.”

Cancer Fund for Children provide emotional, social and therapeutic support to children and young people (0-24yrs) living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as their parents and siblings. This support is provided at home, in hospital, in the community and at the short-break therapeutic centre, Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, Co. Down.

Plans are underway for a second Daisy Lodge therapeutic centre on the shores of Lough Corrib in Cong, Co. Mayo, with construction to commence later this year.

About Wilsons Auctions

As the largest independent auction company in the UK and Ireland, Wilsons Auctions conducts over 3,100 auctions annually, featuring a wide array of assets, including vehicles, machinery, global properties, and general goods. The company's expertise even extends to handling luxury items such as planes, yachts, gold bars, supercars, designer goods, and prestigious watches.

The family-owned and run business, Wilsons Auctions, was founded in 1936 and has built a reputation for providing a professional, transparent, and efficient service to its clients. The family-driven ethos fosters deep-rooted trust among clients, making Wilsons Auctions an excellent example of a family business deeply rooted in its local communities, investing in its people and environment, and making a profound positive impact. 

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