The TICR Samurai ball to raise funds for The Institute for Cardiovascular Research took place on Saturday night raising a grand total of £26,000 for the heart disease centre at the University of Dundee.
Guest of honour Mr Hiraoko, the Japanese Consul General joined the research team, the Principal of the University of Dundee Sir Alan Langlands and TICR supporters from the local area to raise the sum in a combination of an online auction, charity casino, silent auction and a grand raffle.
Two open flights to Singapore fetched an amazing £1,800 while the TICR teddy bear scooped £105.
Joan Concannon, the University of Dundee's Director of External Relations said: "We are delighted that the ball raised so much money for TICR. Heart disease is a very serious problem in Scotland and I believe that people's generosity will be rewarded by the development of The Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Ninewells. We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, the businesses who donated prizes and particularly to all of the people who attended the ball and gave so generously given that we had about 250 people at the ball, that equates to an average donation on the night of nearly £100 per person."
The Apex Hotel was transformed with Japanese flags, the University Taekwondo club giving demonstrations and a group of Taiko drummers from Cleveden Secondary School in Glasgow adding an authentic touch to the evening.
Generous sponsorship for the ball from Apex Hotels, Sainsbury's Matthew Clark Wholesale and Frame Cunningham means that all of the proceeds from the night have been donated to TICR.
By Jenny Marra, Head of Press 01382 344910 j.m.marra@dundee.ac.uk