Posted on Jan. 31: Students set sail for charity

Students will leave the cold weather behind and set sail on a tropical cruise at the fifth annual McMaster Students Union (MSU) Charity Ball tonight (Jan. 31).

Since the first charity ball in 1999, more than $20,000 has been raised for various departments of the McMaster Children's Hospital.

“This year' s goal is the same as it was the first year we started this event five year's ago, and that is to create a memorable exciting McMaster community experience while raising money for a worthwhile cause,” says Jayson Duggan, director of MSU Campus Events.

In addition to a DJ, music, photographs, caricature drawing, dancing and a late night buffet, this year's nautical theme “Set Sail” has the luxuries of a cruise ship, such as Monte Carlo tables and a silent auction. Donated prizes include hotel rooms for a night, jewellery, autographed sports memorabilia and gift baskets.

The sold-out event is organized through the MSU Campus Events Department and it's MSU Charity Ball Committee. Approximately 1,000 people are expected to attend this year's Charity Ball at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Tickets sold for $35 each.

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Students will leave the cold weather behind and set sail on a tropical cruise at the fifth annual McMaster Students Union (MSU) Charity Ball tonight (Jan. 31). <p><br />
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Since the first charity ball in 1999, more than $20,000 has been raised for various departments of the McMaster Children&#039;s Hospital.<p><br />
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"This year&#039; s goal is the same as it was the first year we started this event five year&#039;s ago, and that is to create a memorable exciting McMaster community experience while raising money for a worthwhile cause," says Jayson Duggan, director of MSU Campus Events.  <p><br />
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In addition to a DJ, music, photographs, caricature drawing, dancing and a late night buffet, this year&#039;s nautical theme "Set Sail" has the luxuries of a cruise ship, such as Monte Carlo tables and a silent auction. Donated prizes include hotel rooms for a night, jewellery, autographed sports memorabilia and gift baskets.<p><br />
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The sold-out event is organized through the MSU Campus Events Department and it&#039;s MSU Charity Ball Committee. Approximately 1,000 people are expected to attend this year&#039;s Charity Ball at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Tickets sold for $35 each.

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