Plymouth Samaritans have received auction donations for their 50th Anniversary Ball from a wide variety of stars of music, sport, film and art.
Donors include musicians Adele and Ed Sheeran, sports stars Mo Salah, Jack Leach and the England Lionesses, and film stars Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.
Artist Jo Beer has donated a portrait of Samaritans founder Chad Varah as an item for auction at the Ball.
There have also been some wonderful donations from local businesses which include restaurant meals, hotel stays, theatre tickets, fine jewellery and hairdressing vouchers.
Branch director Norman Holmes said:
“We sent out a number of requests for donations two months ago and, quite honestly, we’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of the folk who are happy to support our work. These wonderful donations will enable us to raise the funds we need to ensure our office and phonelines stay open.”
Supporters of Plymouth Samaritans are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Ball which will be held on November 12 at the New Continental Hotel to cap off the anniversary celebrations and to raise much needed funds for the branch.
Tickets for the Ball are £55 per head which includes drinks on arrival, a three course meal and dancing to the Swing Kings alongside an amazing raffle and auction. Tickets can be obtained from Mrs Jan Sherriff at janetasherriff@btinternet.com
