MCs for the evening included Cindy Nell-Roberts, former Miss South Africa 2002, and Mark Bayly, TV and radio presenter. Guests were treated to a three-course dinner prepared by The Bay Hotel, champagne on arrival as well as a selection of fine wines throughout the evening.
Ariella Kuper, the auctioneer on the evening, kept the audience captivated and entertained throughout the art auction. From the gallery, Tarina Patel's painting by Lionel Smit was auctioned with the highest bid at R85,000, followed by Arno Carsten's painting by Richard Scott at R80,000, and Nelson Mandela's painting by Chrys Mammous at R65 000. An impressive R595,000 was raised from the 12 paintings that were auctioned with the proceeds going to the MAD Charity and The Chaeli Campaign.
With an impressive turnout from Cape Town's high society, guests included Tarina Patel, Natalie Becker, Tammy-Anne Fortuin, Arno Carstens, Cindy Nell Roberts, Mark Bayly and Mike Rutherford (Mike & The Mechanics). South Africa's well-known Arno Carstens entertained guests at the end of the evening.
Joan-Anne Harris, Glamour Aid organiser and partner, expressed her appreciation to all those involved in the success of the evening, "We, Glamour Aid, are overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and support. We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for ensuring that this was a highly successful evening."
The celebrities that participated in this year's Glamour Aid initiative will be photographed to be part of an elegant coffee-table book to be released later this year.
"So many people have put heart and soul into the project and it definitely paid off in the end. I don't think there is one single person who can be pointed out because everyone's contributions and effort is what made this year's event a great success. It is heart-warming to know that there are so many kind souls in the world. I feel really blessed and am already looking forward to the next one," said Brigitte Willers, founder of Glamour Aid.
For more information about the Glamour Aid Dinner & Art Function, go to www.glamouraid.co.za.
