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BEDFORD – On a chilled December evening, hundreds of CHaD supporters climbed aboard a magical sleigh and took a journey through the Gumdrop Village, Christmas Town, and Who-Ville at the 2018 CHaD Storybook Ball, presented by SLC Group Holdings, LLC.
Creative designers turned Southern New Hampshire University’s Fieldhouse into a sparkling winter wonderland with more than 30 tables and a dozen Christmas trees decorated in the spirit of a winter-themed child’s storybook. Over 340 guests visited this land of winter, enjoying holiday-based books like “Elf” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” as well as winter tales such as “I Met a Moose in Maine” and “The Snow Globe Family,” among many more.
The evening’s purpose was to raise funds for critical programs that are solely supported by philanthropy at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD), and, through sponsors, donors, and incredibly generous guests, over $185,000 (and counting) was raised.
“What an amazing night! The 45 designers, CHaD staff, and Storybook Ball committee did an incredible job transforming the SNHU Fieldhouse into a winter wonderland,” said Joshua Wright, co-chair of the Storybook Ball committee. “This is a fun and unique event that raised a significant amount of money for all the great work CHaD does.”
One of the most anticipated events of the evening was the announcement of the guests’ favorite tables. Young CHaD patients toured the tables before the ball began, and they chose “The Island of Misfit Toys,” replicated in table form by CHaD mom Jacci Dale. The adult guests went for a less traditional holiday theme, casting ballots for “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” expertly crafted by Double Trouble Designs.
Several elements contributed to the dollars generated for CHaD. Sponsorships were vital, highlighted by the support of SLC Group Holdings, LLC. Attendees enjoyed a live auction featuring a trip to New York City to see a live taping of the Late Show with Seth Meyers; the opportunity to bid on and take home one of the fabulously-decorated trees; and more than 50 unique packages in a traditional silent auction.
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