Radio Lollipop Edinburgh held their inaugural Black Tie Ball at The Sheraton Hotel on Friday 12th October 2007. The event was sponsored by the architectural practice, jmarchitects, www.jmarchitects.net, and raised over £5,000.

145 guests attended the event which was compered by Forth One DJ Iain Waugh. Guests were treated to a champagne reception and 3 course meal followed by the auction and raffle, they also took part in a classic Radio Lollipop Bits ‘n’ Pieces game. Music provided by the Portobello Ceilidh Band had everyone hitting the dance floor and the guests continued the party with a disco provided by Chaplins.

The evening’s main sponsor, jmarchitects, were delighted at being given the opportunity to sponsor the ball and to have been associated with Radio Lollipop whom they believe provide such valuable support to the young patients at the Sick Kids Hospital and to their families.

A great night was had by all and many thanks to all those who attended and took part in the night making it the success it was. Particular thanks to the following companies for making the 2007 event such a success;

jmarchitects – main sponsor

Taste Design
Chaplins Disco
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Azure
Barbara Duncan @ Meadowbank Clinic
Blueglass Developments Ltd
Charles Martin
Cheynes
Darren Dods (Dundee United FC)
Elaine Notman
Faber Maunsell
FES Ltd
Harley Haddow
Heaven Beauty
Hibernian Football Club
John Macaulay
Kathleen Barr
Livingston’s Restaurant
Loch Fyne
Margaret Cooper
Maureen Hall
Michael Stewart (Heart of Midlothian FC)
Ogilvie Construction Ltd
Roadchef Motorway Services, Annandale Water, Jn 16, M74
The Royal Terrace Hotel, Edinburgh
Theresa Kane
Thomas and Adamson
Tickets Scotland

Organisation for the 2008 ball is already underway and the special date will be announced very shortly.

The Brisbane Bullets star guard CJ Bruton took time out from his very busy training schedule in the lead up to the NBL finals to spend time with Radio Lollipop and the children at the Mater Children’s Hospital.

The Brisbane Bullets Basketball Team are great supporters of Radio Lollipop and during CJ’s visit last night he really brightened the lives of many sick children and their families.

Last night Radio Lollipop volunteers Sandra Ursino and Russell Williams escorted CJ on his visit. One little boy was curled up in his bed with the lights out looking extremely sorry for himself and unwell. Sandra went in to ask if he would like a visit from CJ and he said yes. When CJ walked in, he sat up in his bed he was smiling and chatting and high fiving. His dad took a couple of photo’s on his mobile and during the visit his mum tried to get him to lay back down but he was sooooo excited that he wouldn’t, he wanted to sit up and talk to CJ. CJ told him he was number 3 and the little boy thought he meant that CJ was 3 years old and he looked very confused because he new he was 4 years old and CJ looked much bigger than a normal 3 year old until CJ explained he was Number 3. You had to be there but trust me we were all laughing.

CJ also gave each child a Brisbane Bullets Beanie Bear to take home as a reminder of the great time they had in hospital.

There are many great stories like this one from last night visit on the wards. Radio Lollipop would like to thank the Brisbane Bullets Management, CJ Bruton and the Manic Monday team for a great night and for helping make a difference to the stay of a sick child in hospital.

It was a fun night on the wards last night when Brisbane Bullets Forward/Centre Craig Bradshaw came into Radio Lollipop to visit the children. Last week the Brisbane Bullets donated over 1000 Bullets Beanie Bears to Radio Lollipop. Craig was able to give all the children he met on the wards a Bullets Beanie Bear. The children were thrilled to receive such a wonderful gift and to meet a celebrity.

Craig who stands at 210 cm tall (check out the photo) was a hit with the children who loved to High-Five with him and have their photo taken. There were a couple of dads who had left for the evening who are going to be very envious when they hear their children had met Craig. The children in 7 West also had an opportunity to sink a few baskets with Craig which they really enjoyed. One young girl in 7 South who was talking on the phone when we arrived made the caller wait while she had her photo taken with Craig and then began to brag to the caller that Craig was visiting and he had given her a present. The Doctors and Nurses were also keen to meet Craig. Craig also won a few hearts from the volunteers, the craft for the night was making roses for Valentine ‘s Day and he was given a rose by one of our volunteers…

Craig is from Wellington, New Zealand and is playing his first season with the Brisbane Bullets who are currently 3rd on the ladder as they head into the finals. Radio Lollipop would like to thank Eddy, Jeff, Narelle, Emma and Craig for their continued support of Radio Lollipop and we wish them every success in the finals.

After an amazingly successful tour, the final numbers for the Radio Lollipop / Ocean Colour Scene fundraising events are in.

Several stations joined in the fundraising activities: Bristol, Newcastle and Birmingham amongst them.

Brimingham raised the most with a mighty total of over £800… whilst several other stations raised more than £300 each.

The final total for all Radio Lollipop stations comes in at more than £3250.

Radio Lollipop would sincerely like to thank the band and the supporting venues for their efforts. And of course…the biggest thanks go to the fans of the band who so generously donated their hard earned cash to support their local stations.

THANK YOU sincerely on behalf of the children.