Budapest Bonfire Night: 2010 Thanks To All

  • 11 Nov 2010 6:45 AM
Budapest Bonfire Night: 2010 Thanks To All
Dr. Albert Royaards, President of The Smiling Hospital Foundation, sends this message of thanks: ”Countess Éva (Founder of the charity), Stephen Linfitt (Publisher of XpatLoop.com) and I all thank in unison everyone involved. United together we all helped bring smiles to sick children in Hungary. Happiness Helps Healing is our motto, and that goes double for this event!”.

The international community in Hungary came together to raise HUF 1.5 million for The Smiling Hospital Foundation at a special event organised by XpatLoop.com on Friday 5 November.

Guests of Honour Included:
Robert Milders, Dutch Ambassador to Hungary
Jamie Banks of the British Embassy in Budapest
Both of whom made a speech, also in attendance were:

Joao Miguel Vahekeni, Ambassador of Angola
Susan Bubic, of the Canadian Embassy in Budapest
other Ambassadors who wish to remain silent supporters,
José M. Valdemoro Giménez, of the Spanish Embassy in Budapest
and via a special video link, Greg Dorey, British Ambassador to Hungary

Event Main Sponsor:
REED Specialist Recruitment

Venue & Menu Sponsor:
InterContinental Budapest Hotel

Wine Tasting Sponsors:
Szent Gaál Castle Winery, Tokaj Wine Tours

Auction Prize Sponsors Included:
Argentinian Ambassador to Hungary, Egyptian Ambassador to Hungary, Swiss Ambassador to Hungary, Canadian Embassy in Hungary, Catherine Dickens's Vineyard Cottages, HangArt, Damian McPherson Golf Pro, Fehérvárcsurgó Stately Home, Meglepkek.com, Whiskynet Kft - also the whisky tasting sponsor.

Entertainment Sponsors:
The Rorschach Band, Random Chocolates, Sony Hungary.

Photo & Farewell Gift Sponsor:

madeinart.hu

Video Sponsor:

Tamás Novinszki

Event Supporters Included:

Holmes Place Hungary, Fox Autorent, CinemaCity, Dr. Rose Private Hospital, Keystone, FirstMed, Pagony Kozert Online Shop, Legends Bar, Merlin Theater Budapest, Jasmin Organic Harmony Studio, Caledonia Bar, David Copp, The British Pantry, DramaWorks Theatre School, Simon Saunders, Arriba Taqueria, Treehugger Dan, Adam LeBor, Sony Hungary, Wilkinson’s Sausage, Baby Blue Banana, ProHome, KFP - Five Star Conference Service, Sándor Csupor, Loveagent, Cristiana Di Bartolomeo, Helpers, Legends Bar, Bródy House, Keystone Business Solutions, WhiskyNet Kft, Sony, Clearwater, Helpers, Dr. Rose Private Hospital, , (listed in no particular order).

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