A PINK BALL in Berkswell raised £8,000 for cancer treatments at local hospitals.
Marking the 22nd year of the event, the ball took place at Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf and Country Club, and was organised by the hotel’s co-owner and two-times cancer survivor Sue Cressman.
The 65-year-old, underwent a mastectomy ten years ago and has been giving back by fundraising for life-saving medical equipment for local hospitals.
Sue said: “I’m proud that The Pink Ball at the Hall is providing local NHS hospitals with equipment for their Breast Cancer Units.
“Knowing that this event can make such a difference to the lives of Breast Cancer Patients inspires me to carry on each year and with the help of sponsors and guests make this event bigger and better.”
Between helping Rick run their 17th-century country house in Coventry, the former Midlands Businesswoman of the Year, Sue is estimated to have donated over £500,000 worth of equipment to hospitals.
The ball was attended by 225 guests with proceeds from the tickets, auction and raffle going towards a multipurpose bed with accessories to ensure it is suitable for all breast cancer patients at Solihull Hospital.
The cash will also go to specialist headlamps for surgical procedures and a computer programme which allows a patient to see what their breast reconstruction will look like before they undergo surgery, at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.
