Children with Cancer UK’s gala dinner, sponsored by Market Financial Solutions, raised over £725,000, surpassing previous years’ totals of £700,000 in 2022 and £620,000 in 2023.
The event took place on 27th November 2024 at The Peninsula hotel in London and featured an auction, a children’s choir, and a dinner, attracting numerous high-profile guests.
The funds will support life-saving childhood cancer research and well-being activities through Children with Cancer UK.
Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions, said: “Children with Cancer UK is a wonderful charity, and one that is close to my heart.
“For a number of years now we’ve been proud to support the organisation by sponsoring its annual gala – it’s always a wonderful occasion, and also an important night of fundraising, helping Children with Cancer UK do even more great work in the future.
Raja added: “It’s wonderful to see that businesses and guests have donated so generously for the 2024 gala.
“The Market Financial Solutions team had an amazing time at the event, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Children with Cancer UK in the future.”
Amar Naher, CEO of Children with Cancer UK, said: “Surpassing our fundraising goal is a testament to the incredible generosity and commitment of our supporters.
“Every pound raised will make a huge difference for children and young people facing cancer. I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Market Financial Solutions for their generous, vital and continued support of our fundraising gala.
“Their sponsorship not only contributes to the event’s success but also helps us support families in their toughest times, and funds vital specialist research.
Naher added: “Together, we are providing hope for a future where every child and young person survives cancer.
“We look forward to continuing this partnership and achieving even greater things together.”
