Christmas Ball in Memory of Ethan Maull
A Lincolnshire-based children’s charity is hosting a festive event in memory of a young boy who lost his battle to cancer earlier this year.
On 6th December 2014 The Ethan Maull ‘Up Yours To Cancer’ Foundation will stage its annual Black and White Christmas Ball at Jocasta’s in Lincoln.
The charity ball is in memory of ten-year-old Ethan, who passed away on 5th May 2014 after losing his battle against cancer. Ethan and his family, who live in Torksey near Lincoln, set up the foundation in 2013 to help raise awareness of osteosarcoma after he was diagnosed with the rare form of children’s bone cancer in December 2012.
Dawn Foulston, Ethan Maull’s godmother and organiser of the event, said: “Our charity ball was a great success last year, and I’m hoping that this year’s event will be even more special as it is in remembrance of our beloved Ethan.”
Guests attending the black and white themed event will be welcomed with a drinks reception. They will enjoy a five-course meal, entertainment from stand-up comedian Lea Roberts and a live band performance from The 4 Tarantinos.
Auction prizes available on the night include a half-day Land Rover driving experience, a signed Red Arrows flying suit and a holiday house in Spain for a week.
Dawn added: “We have received some fantastic prize donations for our raffle and auction and I also have a few fun games and surprises up my sleeve for everyone to enjoy on the night.”
Ethan’s mother Sam Maull said: “I’m really looking forward to this year’s Black and White Christmas Ball. Last year’s was a lot of fun for everyone and I’m sure this year’s will be as enjoyable – if not better!”
However it will be a poignant evening for Sam and Ethan’s father Darren.
“Darren and I are both devastated that Ethan will not be here to share a great night with us,” said Sam.
The charity event was first staged last year at Jocasta’s in Lincoln. The ball attracted over 300 guests and raised over £12,800. The foundation is raising funds to purchase a property to be called Ethan’s House where families can stay while their children undergo extensive treatment, and so far the charity has raised over £100,000.
Dawn is grateful to Vanessa Dineen, Emma South and Sarah Hughes who have helped her organise the ball.
“I really appreciate Jocasta’s for allowing us to use its venue again and supporting us through the planning stages of the event,” added Dawn.
The ball begins at 6.30pm and will end at 2am.
A limited number of tickets are available costing £65 per person. To make a booking or to donate an auction or raffle prize please contact Dawn by emailing dmfoulston@hotmail.co.uk.
For more information about the foundation, please visit www.upyourstocancer.co.uk or the Ethan Maull ‘Up Yours to Cancer Facebook page or follow the charity’s Twitter account @EbobsFight.
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Notes to editors
• Ethan Maull was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in December 2012
• Ethan Maull passed away on 5th May 2014 aged 10
• The Ethan Maull ‘Up Yours To Cancer’ Foundation has raised approximately £100,000 in fundraising and is planning to purchase a property, to be called Ethan’s House, where families can stay while their children undergo extensive treatment.
For further information please contact:
Shey Osibowale
Shooting Star PR
01522 528540
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