Post by nowheregirl on May 25, 2007 15:22:55 GMT 1
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May 25 2007
by Alan Weston, Liverpool Daily Post
YOKO ONO travelled from her home in New York to be guest of honour at a star-studded White Ball, attended by 700 people, in the grounds of Knowsley Hall last night.
The event was held on the eve of the launch of a worldwide foundation for children in memory of John Lennon at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital today.
The dinner attracted a host of celebrities, including Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen, Ricky Tomlinson, and Hollywood actor David Morrissey.
Entertainment was provided by Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, along with special guests such as former Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon and Ricki Ross, of Deacon Blue.
The research foundation Yoko Ono is launching today will eventually benefit children throughout the world as part of the hospital's Imagine appeal, of which Yoko is honorary patron.
It will be known as the John Lennon Child Health Foundation, and will ensure that all the pioneering research work carried out at the hospital will be co-ordinated and developed under one umbrella organisation, enabling the worldwide sharing of information and innovation.
Speaking at the event last night, Yoko said: "The fact that this cause is named after John would have pleased him greatly.
"The work that is being done here stretches out to the world, in the way many great Liverpudlians have done.
"My husband John spent his adult life trying to spread his wisdom and knowledge for the benefit of the world. We spent many days and years promoting the idea we are all as one and making the world a better place.
"I try to continue the work we carried out together as best I can."
Two marquees were set up in the grounds of the hall for last night's event. A charity auction was held in which guests could buy vital pieces of medical equipment – such as a bone scanner, at a cost of £58,000 – which they could then donate to the hospital.
A giant jigsaw of John Lennon was also on display, with individual pieces costing £50 each, and some carrying prizes such as personalised Wayne Rooney shirt and a tour poster signed by members of Oasis.
Yoko herself made a £50,000 donation to the foundation bearing her late husband's name.
It will become part of the proposed Children's Health Park, which is to be constructed on the Springfield Park site adjacent to Alder Hey.
The Imagine appeal was launched by Yoko in October 2005 to help the hospital continue its pioneering work, develop facilities, research medical conditions that affect children and provide vital medical equipment.
The Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust, headed by its flagship hospital Alder Hey, is Europe’s biggest and busiest children's hospital, providing care for over 200,000 children each year from a catchment population of 7.5m.
May 25 2007
by Alan Weston, Liverpool Daily Post
YOKO ONO travelled from her home in New York to be guest of honour at a star-studded White Ball, attended by 700 people, in the grounds of Knowsley Hall last night.
The event was held on the eve of the launch of a worldwide foundation for children in memory of John Lennon at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital today.
The dinner attracted a host of celebrities, including Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen, Ricky Tomlinson, and Hollywood actor David Morrissey.
Entertainment was provided by Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, along with special guests such as former Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon and Ricki Ross, of Deacon Blue.
The research foundation Yoko Ono is launching today will eventually benefit children throughout the world as part of the hospital's Imagine appeal, of which Yoko is honorary patron.
It will be known as the John Lennon Child Health Foundation, and will ensure that all the pioneering research work carried out at the hospital will be co-ordinated and developed under one umbrella organisation, enabling the worldwide sharing of information and innovation.
Speaking at the event last night, Yoko said: "The fact that this cause is named after John would have pleased him greatly.
"The work that is being done here stretches out to the world, in the way many great Liverpudlians have done.
"My husband John spent his adult life trying to spread his wisdom and knowledge for the benefit of the world. We spent many days and years promoting the idea we are all as one and making the world a better place.
"I try to continue the work we carried out together as best I can."
Two marquees were set up in the grounds of the hall for last night's event. A charity auction was held in which guests could buy vital pieces of medical equipment – such as a bone scanner, at a cost of £58,000 – which they could then donate to the hospital.
A giant jigsaw of John Lennon was also on display, with individual pieces costing £50 each, and some carrying prizes such as personalised Wayne Rooney shirt and a tour poster signed by members of Oasis.
Yoko herself made a £50,000 donation to the foundation bearing her late husband's name.
It will become part of the proposed Children's Health Park, which is to be constructed on the Springfield Park site adjacent to Alder Hey.
The Imagine appeal was launched by Yoko in October 2005 to help the hospital continue its pioneering work, develop facilities, research medical conditions that affect children and provide vital medical equipment.
The Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust, headed by its flagship hospital Alder Hey, is Europe’s biggest and busiest children's hospital, providing care for over 200,000 children each year from a catchment population of 7.5m.
