Two Galway-based charities have joined forces to organise a unique fundraising evening in Galway on 31 October next.

Known as the Opera Ball, this event is the first of its kind in the West of Ireland. The organisers hope to raise over €100,000 to provide much needed financial support for the Galway branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre.

Commencing with a gala banquet in the Radisson Hotel, Galway, the evening includes operatic interludes from the Opera Theatre Company followed by dancing with the Black Magic Big Band.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre are now offering sponsorship opportunities to companies who would like to join them in this fundraising venture with a difference.

Gold, silver and bronze sponsorship packages are available to companies or individuals wishing to be part of this special event.

Hewlett-Packard Galway Limited and Boston Scientific have come on board as gold sponsors with RSVP as a silver sponsor. Companies contributing sponsorship-in-kind include: Konnect Media, La Maison Chic and PRWORKS.

Kay Tighe, Fundraising Manager of the Galway Rape Crisis Centre said the organisers would be delighted to discuss sponsorship with any interested companies or individuals.

"This venture is all about helping to improve the lives of those suffering with Cystic Fibrosis and the provision of facilities for counselling survivors of sexual violence and abuse. In this new economic climate with cutbacks, it is difficult for charities to survive. The Opera Ball will help Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre to continue making a difference to those suffering with Cystic Fibrosis and survivors of sexual violence," said Mary Lane Heneghan, Cystic Fibrosis, Galway.

For further information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, contact Kay Tighe on 087-6816398 or Mary Lane Heneghan on 087-6689284

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