Friday, 7 May 2004

'Nourish the Children', an international charity headed up by Lee Iacocca,is holding a charity ball in Auckland tomorrow night, with a view to raising funds for 45,000 meals to be distributed through World Vision NZ in needy countries overseas.

With real estate mogul Michael Boulgaris as MC, and an Audi Cabriolet up for grabs, the ball organiser Jeff Ghaemaghamy is anticipating a fun-filled evening. "There will be live and silent auctions, a sit-down dinner, and a chance to win a fabulous Audi Cabriolet courtesy of Continental Cars of Newmarket."

Aucklanders can still purchase tickets to the ball, online at
www.starfishball.org.nz, or by ringing 3072323.

The Ball is to be held tomorrow night (Saturday 8 May) at the Crystal
Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Auckland at 6.45pm. Tickets are $195 each.

ENDS

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