Wow! Wow! Wow! We raised over 5.2 million CZK!!

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Charity Gala

Dear friends

Thank you for supporting this year’s Charity Gala. The event was a huge success and we are delighted to tell you that we raised a whopping 5,200,000 CZK taking our grand total to 53,536,000 CZK.

We owe a huge part of this success to our generous sponsors, many of whom support us year after year, and to the fabulous team at Mlynec.

We are extremely grateful for your kind donations and will work closely with our charities to ensure that all the money raised is put to good use.

In 2025 we will work with the following charities:

Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, University Hospital Motol: Our donations will be used to purchase specialist equipment to help both the diagnosis and treatment of children with cancer.
Beroun Children’s Home: Beroun is a residential home for complex needs children. Our contributions will fund horse-riding lessons, swimming lessons, pet therapy, music therapy and trips to the salt caves.
Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady: Charity Gala supports work with newborn babies. Our donations will be used to purchase surgical equipment for oncology patients.
MotolOReL Foundation: Gala funds will be invested in surgical equipment and patient support at Motol ORL which is the Ear Nose and Throat department. This project was originally supported through the Broken Silence Foundation.

We’ll update you throughout the year on our progress and you are very welcome to visit any of our charities with us.

Enjoy the holidays and all the very best for a happy and healthy 2025.

Best wishes

Charity Gala Committee

Elizabeth Neale, Paula Hessenberger, Grace Wilkinson, Blanka Smith, Anke Weber, Karen Feldman, Kate Sellers, Tanja Stegmaier, Jarda Soukup, Dana Duffill and Gill Maguire

Red Bull Gives You Wings

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Charity Gala

Red Bull’s prize is bigger and better than ever this year!

The lucky winner will get two exclusive VIP tickets to the Red Bull Air Race in Budapest on 23-24 June 2018 AND the opportunity to fly tandem with the Red Bull Flying Bulls.

Red Bull Air Race in Budapest

The Red Bull Air Race sees pilots fly through a low-level racetrack in the fastest possible time in an attempt to win races and claim the overall World Championship title.

As one of the most popular locations for the race, the Hungarian capital always pulls in a monumental crowd to witness the racing action.

The winner will enjoy unrivalled views of the race track from a terrace whilst experiencing the five-star service of Red Bull’s Sky Lounge package which includes a gourmet menu and dedicated waiter service to keep your drinks topped up all day.

In addition to having the best seats in the house, an electrifying atmosphere, first-class service and exquisite catering, you’ll also get access to the pilots, race teams and race planes.

Tandem Flights with Red Bull’s Flying Bulls

And as if all this isn’t exciting enough the winner and a friend will also be able to join the Flying Bulls for a unique flying experience where they’ll be in the back seat of the tandem cockpit enjoying one of the most thrilling adrenaline experiences available anywhere in the world!

Previous Charity Gala winner, Jitka Optavilova, said “It was awesome. Quite simply the best gift I have ever received. I could do it again and again and again.”.

Two nights in the Budapest Marriott

Your home for the weekend will be the Budapest Marriott Hotel. The hotel is situated on the banks of the Danube in the heart of this beautiful city.

Prize summary

Red Bull Air Race Hungary, 23-24 June 2018
Sky Lounge VIP+ access for two people
Complimentary gourmet food and drinks throughout the day
VIP access to the pilots, race teams and race planes
Access to the Red Bull Air Race After Party
Tandem flight with Red Bull Flying Bulls
Two nights at the Budapest Marriott Hotel
PLUS a 10,000 CZK voucher for Bellevue Restaurant in Prague.

If you’re looking for a thrill that money simply cannot buy then get ready to bid for this incredible prize in the Charity Gala Live Auction. Only the best and the brave need apply!

#LiveAuction #Experience #RedBull #WOW

Red Bull Air Race – The Ultimate VIP Experience

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Charity Gala

Reaching speeds of up to 370 KPH and hitting forces up to 10G, the Red Bull Air Race is not suitable for the faint hearted.

Two exclusive VIP tickets to the Hungarian Air Race

Red Bull has generously donated an exclusive hospitality experience for two people at the Hungarian Air Race on 1-2 July 2017.

You will see pilots fly through a low-level racetrack in the fastest possible time in an attempt to win races and claim the overall World Championship title.

Not only are the state-of-the-art, ultra-light weight race planes streamlined to perfection and designed to be as agile in the air as possible, the pilots themselves have to be in peak condition to withstand the colossal G loads.

Experience the ultimate Sky Lounge package

The Sky Lounge package has been specifically tailored for discerning guests and brings together the perfect balance of excitement, style and exclusivity.

Guests enjoy unrivalled views of the race track from a terrace with five-star service.

Inside there is seating and a fine selection of bars and dining areas. You’ll get to choose from a carefully selected gourmet menu, and your drinks will be kept topped up by a dedicated waiter service.

In addition to having the best seats in the house, an electrifying atmosphere, first-class service and exquisite catering, you’ll also get access to the pilots, race teams and race planes.

Package summary:

Red Bull Air Race Hungary, 8-9 July 2017
Sky Lounge VIP+ access for two people
Complimentary gourmet food and drinks throughout the day
VIP access to the pilots, race teams and race planes
Access to the Red Bull After Party.

Get ready to compete for this incredible prize!

VIP Guest at the Opening Night of Romeo & Juliet in London

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Charity Gala

Win tickets to the Opening Night of the English National Ballet’s production of Romeo & Juliet.

This fabulous prize includes an invite to the VIP Reception and the chance to enjoy the performance from the best seats in the house.

The English National Ballet bring the world’s greatest love story to the Royal Festival Hall in London, with Rudolf Nureyev’s inventive choreography and Prokofiev’s music performed live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Sumptuous costumes and sets will transport you to Renaissance Verona, its piazza bustling with market traders, street entertainers and the restless factions of the Capulet and Montague families.

Amidst the grandeur of the Capulet’s ball, the star-crossed lovers meet, unleashing a fateful sequence of events, from the romantic bedroom scene to their tragic final embrace.

Romeo & Juliet will premiere on 1 August 2017 in London.

A big thank you to the English National Ballet for once again donating to the Charity Gala. Photos © Bill Cooper and Jason Bell.

Zoubek sculpture

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Charity Gala

Over the years, Olbram Zoubek has donated some beautiful sculptures to contribute to the success of the Charity Gala.

This year he has given us a piece called “The Woman with the Golden Hair”.

Zobeck

This special piece will be on display in the silent auction on Saturday night. #SILENT15

Room with a view

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Charity Gala

Treat yourself to a stay in a luxurious guest room overlooking Wenceslas Square at Hotel Jalta, one of Prague’s most glamorous boutique hotels.

Jalta hotel

Flow Management has generously donated a voucher for a weekend at the Hotel Jalta including breakfast.

They have also donated a dinner voucher for fifteen people at Como restaurant, with house wine and soft drinks included. Como offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine, sushi and Czech specialities.

Jalta Como

Find this prize and many more in the silent auction on Saturday night. #SILENT15

Le Corsaire, English National Ballet, London

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Charity Gala

The English National Ballet has generously donated four tickets to Le Corsaire at the London Coliseum.

Le Corsaire (The Pirate) follows the escapades of a dashing pirate, Conrad, who journeys across the high seas to save his beautiful harem girl, Medora. It is a fantasy tale of captive maidens and cutthroats, love and betrayal.

Full of action, passion and romance, this classic ballet story has been reinvented by English National Ballet, the only UK company to perform the complete work.

This extravagant and exhilarating production enthralled audiences and received rave reviews when it premiered. Staged by Anna-Marie Holmes, with the breath-taking sets by Hollywood designer Bob Ringwood (Batman) and English National Ballet Philharmonic performing the sweeping, romantic score, Le Corsaire is an unmissable, entertaining adventure.

★★★★★ “A roaring success”
Financial Times

★★★★ “Overflowing with colourful costumes, pirates, sumptuous scenery and dance party pieces”
The Independent

★★★★”Fabulously entertaining… if you’ve never been to a ballet, trust me, this is the place to start”
The Observer

Tickets can be used for a performance between the 13th the 24th January 2016 and must be booked by 4th January 2016.

Look out for this prize in the 2015 Charity Gala Silent Auction.

Up, Up and Away

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Charity Gala

We are very excited to announce our first auction prize for the 2015 Charity Gala. We have successfully charmed Ballooning.cz into donating a fabulously on theme balloon flight for five people.

The Private Crystal Ballooning Adventure includes:

Light breakfast at the launch site whilst watching the preparation of the balloon
Greetings and safety briefing from your pilot
One hour flight over the countryside landscape of Konopiště Castle area
Personalised flight certificate
Full passenger insurance
Champagne ceremony after the flight.

If you’d like to experience the sky with Ballooning.cz then get ready to place your bid on Saturday 5th December!

We need your help

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Charity Gala

Dear friends

This year we’re taking you on an epic journey “Around the World in 80 Days”.

It’s another sell out!

Tickets to the 2015 Charity Gala have now sold out and with less than four weeks to go we need to call on our lovely supporters to donate prizes for our auction.

Together we make a difference

The Charity Gala is all about helping to drive positive change and with the help of our community we really can make a difference. Last year we raised over 2.6 million Czech Krowns at our gala and this year we’d like to raise even more.

Thank you for your support, every little helps

A big thank you to those of you who have already donated prizes. If you are able to give an auction prize or something small for our goody bags please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

We’ll be announcing as many prizes as we can on our Blog and Facebook in the run up to the big night so please stay tuned.

With sincere thanks

Charity Gala Committee

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