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Diamond Jeweller celebrates success of Make-A-Wish charity evening
Date: 2009-12-18
Diamond Jeweller celebrates success of Make-A-Wish charity evening
Over £60,000 was raised from the evening’s auction held on 23rd September, a wealth of items included; breathtaking diamond jewellery and the opportunity to skipper a 39ft yacht anywhere in the world for a week. Over 300 guests joined Biagio to celebrate his birthday and generously bid in the auction. A sparkling night where guests were treated to a champagne reception, six-course menu personally chosen by Biagio and a performance by Hot Chocolate.
“The funds raised on the evening went way beyond our expectations and we cannot thank Biagio and his family enough for allowing us to share in his celebrations. Make a wish has no cures to offer and all too often some of our endings are sad, the money raised from this event will help us grant the wishes of some very special children. These wishes could not come true without the help of people such as Biagio,” said Jayne Watson, Trustee of Make-A-Wish Foundation UK.
Biagio said, “I am delighted with the funds raised from the evening, Make-A-Wish is a charity I have supported for some years. As a father I have been personally touched by the work the foundation does. A wish granted is true magic for the child and provides them and their families with hope, strength and joy at a time of uncertainty”.
To donate or support Make-A-Wish Foundation visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk
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About Make-A-Wish Foundation
Granting wishes of children and young people aged 3 to 17 living with life-threatening illnesses.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK has no cures to offer and all too often some of our endings are sad, but during desperate times when there seems to be no hope, Make-A-Wish steps in and provides positive, and uplifting relief. Most of all, a wish granted brings a time of magic and joy, for the special children and the families we serve.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK has granted over 4,000 very special wishes since 1986. Originally formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 there are now over 30 affiliates throughout the world. For further information visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk.
About Biagio the Jewellers
Biagio Patalano, the owner of Biagio the Jewellers, two fine jewellery stores located in the Oxfordshire market towns of Bicester and Thame. The business has run for 17 years and has an enviable loyal customer base. He has a strong belief in his brand of jewellers with European based design, iconic pieces and to source the world’s best diamonds. The early years were focussed on building a rapport with people in the jewellery trade from suppliers to the gold council, a network still strong today with Biagio on first name terms with many esteemed names in jewellery. A pioneer in TV & Radio advertising within independent jewellery retailers.
Today his team of 16 staff are a testimony of his special rapport with people; two have been with him for 11 years. He employs two goldsmiths for design and repair and a horologist.
Business Awards came rolling in during 2000 – 2002, as Retailer of the Year and Team of the Year achieved at regional and national level. Biagio has invested in his team and created a core team of Diamond specialists, not only to assist the customers but also to enhance the new range of loose Diamonds. Both the Diamonds and the specialist training, being sourced directly from Antwerp, the Diamond centre of the world. For further information visit www.biagiothejewellers.com
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