Good Hope Hospital is inviting local businesses to be part of its first ever charity ball and help make it one to remember.

Event organisers are looking for companies to contribute to the glamorous black tie event by providing sponsorship of the event or by donating prizes to the auction.  All proceeds from the ball will go towards raising funds for a new bladder scanner for the Hospital’s cancer unit.

The charity ball will be held on Saturday 31 January 2015 at the New Hall Hotel & Spa, and is open to all staff to attend.  Guests will be treated to a three course dinner in the Hotel’s garden pavilion and entertained by music throughout the evening, a charity casino and auction.

Good Hope’s cancer unit treats some of the most poorly people in the local area.  The unit treats around 40-50 adult patients a day with a variety of conditions, including breast cancer, colorectal cancer and haematological conditions. Patients come from all over north Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and Staffordshire and are seen by a specialist team of oncologists, haematologists, nurses and volunteers. Treatments include blood transfusions, hormone treatment and diagnostic tests. The aim of the unit is to provide high class care and support for patients.

Richard Parker, Good Hope Hospital managing director, said: “It will be the first time Good Hope Hospital has hosted a charity ball and we hope to make it an event for staff to come and enjoy whilst raising money for a worthwhile cause.

“I would encourage anyone who would like to get involved in making the event a success to get in touch.”

If you are interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities, please contact Samantha Howell on 0121 424 7560 or at samantha.howell@heartofengland.nhs.uk