BURLINGTON ARCADE’S HALL OF FAME
November 10th, 2009
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT’S ‘IN THEIR SHOES’ CELEBRITY SHOE AUCTION
Britain’s most prestigious shopping arcade,The Burlington Arcade which first opened in 1819 to huge aclaim, will be giving shoppers the opportunity to preview the beautiful shoes which have been donated by A-list stars for the Macmillan ‘In Their Shoes’ ball, sponsored by Capita. The ball, which takes place on Thursday 19 November, will raise money to help Macmillan to improve the lives of even more people affected by cancer.
Visitors to the Arcade between Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 18 November can take a peek at the desireable shoes donated by stars including Kylie, Rod Stewart, Cindy Crawford, Kevin Spacey, Denise Van Outen, Christian Louboutin and for sports fans even Ashes hero Andrew Strauss’ Ashes winning footwear are on offer! Those who would like to bid, should visit www.macmillanball2009.co.uk from 21 October, or attend the Macmillan ‘In Their Shoes’ ball on Thursday 19 November.
The Macmillan ‘In Their Shoes’ ball is sponsored by Capita, the UK’s leading business process outsourcing company, and is all about taking guests on a journey in the shoes of people affected by cancer. At the event guests will be shown how the money they donate can truly make a difference. Macmillan provides essential information, expert medical care, emotional support and financial help for people affected by cancer.
Tickets to the Macmillan ‘In Their Shoes’ ball are limited and available from Hayley Foster at London Special Events on 0207 840 4800 or hfoster@macmillan.org.uk.
www.macmillanball2009.co.uk
www.burlington-arcade.co.uk
About Macmillan’s ‘In Their Shoes’
Thursday 19 November 2009, Intercontinental London Park Lane
The Annual Ball is Macmillan’s most glamorous event and is set to be one of the most successful Macmillan events of the year. A three-course meal in a prestigious setting, dancing and top class entertainment and a unique experience all add to this great fundraising evening.
The theme ‘In their shoes’ is about taking guests on a journey in the shoes of the people who benefit from the money raised at the event.
Tickets are £150 each or £1,500 for a table.
