THE CHARITABLE arm of a hairdressers with branches in Reading and Wokingham has celebrated summer with a fundraising party night.
TONI&GUY held the evening, in aid of its ward at King’s College Hospital, in the private estate of the Mascolo family, which runs the firm.
More than 250 guests were able to eat, drink and be merry, while helping boost the work of the ward which supports critically ill children, their families, and the NHS.
Among the guests were Prince Jerome Luc Muniglia de’Giustiani, Karen Millen OBE, Amanda Cronin, Pablo Damian Cristi, Laura Pradelska, Peggy Rose, HRH Katarina of Yugoslavia. Andrea Mclean hosted a raffle and auction and violinist Lettice Rowbotham performed.
Guests enjoyed welcome canapes from Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, while the Italian Chefs Association provided catering. The evening’s wine supplier was Think Wine while spirits and cocktails were provided by Labo, and by Solaro Capri.
Lilia Mascolo, director and trustee of the TONI&GUY Charitable Foundation, said: “We are thrilled with the incredible reception of our innovative summer soirée.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, who made this event possible.
“The funds raised will make a significant impact on the TONI&GUY Ward at King’s College Hospital, and we are humbled by the community’s support for this worthy cause.”