8 October 2004

Lorraine Kelly supports TICR ball

Photo opportunity: 7.30pm, Saturday 9 October, Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee

The TICR annual ball 'Carnaval de Cuba' will take place tomorrow at the Apex City Quay Hotel in aid of the University of Dundee's £3.5m appeal to establish the Institute for Cardiovascular Research (TICR). The TICR campaign has already raised £2.5m and is now entering into its final phase to raise the remaining £1m to complete the centre.

With Lorraine acting as compère, the charity gala auction is expected to be one of the highlights of the night. Up for grabs in the auction are a range of star lots, including exclusively designed jewellery by Sandra Wilson, a privately catered dinner party provided by Trigger Events, flying lessons from Tayside Aviation and a fabulous trip to London with a private tour of the GMTV studios.

Local band, 'Ringer' will entertain the crowds and a charity casino and further entertainment will also be on site. Sponsorship has been received from the Apex City Quay Hotel, Maximum, Winter’s Printers, Becs Hair Salon and Tennants Caledonian Brewery.

Raffle prizes on the night include a range of luxury hotel accommodation, beauty treatments worth more than £300, membership of a health club, limited edition art works and camping equipment.

The ball has attracted interest from across the Scottish business, medical, pharmaceutical and corporate community.

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344910, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk