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Against All Odds Still Standing (AOS) Charity to host Red Carpet Anniversary fundraising Dinner Ball

By Ian Carter Phiri

In its bid and continued efforts to building lives and restoring hope by supporting victims and vulnerable people of domestic violence and abuse, Against All Odds Still Standing Charity (AOS) will be hosting its annual Anniversary Fundraising Dinner Ball at the Dartford Bridge, Hilton Hotel in Kent UK on April 25, 2015.

The upcoming event is aimed at raising funds for the ‘Mission to Malawi 2015’ and donation items for its charitable operations around communities both within the UK and Africa.

The fundraising initiative is scheduled to start at 18.00hrs – 01.00hrs and is expected to attract around 200 attendees with some of the most recognised names in our sector including, Charge de Affaires and Malawi Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency, Hon. John Tembo Jnr. The Fundraising Dinner will be graced by the Mayor of Dartford Borough Council, Cllr. Avtar Sandhu MBE as guest of honour.

The dinner ball has also attracted an impressive selection of celebrities, Leaders in their fields and other business stakeholders and organisations for the event. AOS events are of high standard that entertains, inspire and all for a noble cause.

Like never before this year’s Mission to Malawi 2015 under the umbrella theme ‘’Dare to Dream, Dare to Fly’’ will provide an exquisitely sizzling dinner, Poetry, Raffle draw, Dama Fashion Show, Music, Live entertainment and performances by guest artist, sensational gospel singer Lungo, Lianne Doherty, the duo Dot & Darryl, Bella Jackson, Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Natalie and the Anointed UK.

According to Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Against All Odds Still Standing Charity, Fikelephi Jackson, patrons to the event are advised to dress to impress this being a Red–Carpet event as the red carpet will be rolled out to its patrons thereby befitting them with great photo opportunities and a networking reception, she says;

As the evening begins, this will be followed by a three course buffet dinner in the Ballroom. ‘’So bring a friend and support the ethos of excellence and play your part at the AOS Charity annual Anniversary Fundraising Dinner Ball,’’ appeals Mrs Jackson fondly known by her peers as Sister Fike.

Hosting a table gives you access to one of the best networking event of the year, not to mention the perfect environment for entertaining your key business partners and colleagues; points out Mrs Jackson, adding, ‘’First ten guests for the AOS function staying overnight will also get a discounted hotel rate.’’

The fund raising campaign will be braced with great entertainment throughout the evening. Then of course, there will be the fun-filled auctioning and raffle prize giving. There will also be time for the DJs to let loose on us with a variety of great music as we dance the night away’’, says Mrs Jackson.

The event will also among other dignitaries feature highly a couple of renowned guest speakers including David Hope–Jones of the Scotland–Malawi Partnership, Nana Churcher of the Nana Churcher Show, Prolific Speaker, Pastor Chance Munthali from Shalom International Christian Centre, 247 Malawi Radio Presenter, Patricia Peters and Pastor Victoria Lawrence of Abigail Outreach Ministries.

Yet another force of recognition behind the event will be Munyaradzi Usuwana, a young gifted poet better known as ‘The Wordplay Poet’ on the Poetry circuit who uses rhythm and acronyms to create inspirational messages. The Zimbabwean born will obviously be another inspiration of the night.

Also featuring highly on the night will be Raffle draw, with lots of prizes including a winning prize of dinner for two among prizes to be won. The Raffle will be conducted by the duo, Auctioneer, Dr Emeka and Beffta Awards heavyweight, Pauline Long who is also Patron for Against All Odds Still Standing Charity.

In view of the floods in Malawi, Against All Odds Still Standing Chief Executive, says, ‘’we are fundraising for the Mission to Malawi 2015 and other operations. Our aim this year is to double what we achieve last year and more.’’

She adds, ‘’in 2014 we were able to access most of the districts in the Southern Region and some in Central Region of Malawi. In October 2015, our mission to Malawi will be to cover more ground in the Central and the Northern Regions as well. We intend to take with us a solid team of volunteers.’’

The events Director of Ceremonies will be, MC Chijota from the Steve Chijota Show with the DJ on the deck.

For group bookings or to reserve your place, visit http://www.fikelephijackson.com or call F. Jackson on +447950918983.

To book for accommodation, contact Sukaena Callander on +447877835202 or email info@aosuk.org to hear more about becoming either a Table host, AOS Ambassador or to sponsor the event. Parking is free.