Ronald McDonald charity gala returns
Ronald McDonald House Charities ' annual Birmingham gala dinner is returning - and will also incorporate a live stream.
The event is taking place at the Grand Hotel on Thursday 11 November (7pm) and is also being streamed into people 's homes.
The live stream can be viewed for free - register here.
Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham provides a home-away-from-home for the families of children under care at the nearby Birmingham Children 's Hospital.
Hosted by popular radio presenter Ed James, guests will hear musical performances from the likes of Classical Reflections and B 'Spoke, as well as enjoying an exclusive interview with TV star Alison Hammond.
There will also be an opportunity to hear from parents who have stayed at the Birmingham house.
As well as a great evening of entertainment there will be many more exciting features, ways to win and ways to raise money.
Ronald McDonald House Birmingham is just one of the houses across the UK situated in or near hospital grounds to enable seriously ill children to have their families close by when they are undergoing treatment.
Each year, the Birmingham house alone helmps almost 1,000 families stay close to their loved ones and enable them to maintain a degree of normal family life.
Chamber patron Doug Wright (pictured), who is chair of board of governors at Ronald McDonald House Birmingham, said: “We 'd like to thank everybody from across the city and wider region who has purchased a table to join us for the return of our popular annual gala dinner at the newest venue in town The Grand Hotel.
“Tables were extremely limited to remain cautious and keep our guests safe and sold out within a few days.
“In these very challenging times, we wanted to expand our invitation to celebrate the evening with all who wish to join us and show our appreciation of the support we have received through the toughest of times.
“We are excited to be able to deliver our annual dinner to both an in-person audience and those who would like to join us from home via the free live stream.
“Please sign up to receive your free ticket and join us on Thursday 11 November to hear from families who inspire our support and a very special interview that I 've conducted with everyone 's favourite Brummie Alison Hammond.
“Thanks to Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and all of their members for their amazing support as we try to entertain two audiences with one truly grand event! ”
To register for your FREE ticket to join the livestream and to find more information, click here.
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