A major ball is set to take place in York next year to mark 40 years of a city hospice.

The Ruby Ball at York Racecourse will mark 40 years of St Leonard’s Hospice in York when it takes place on Saturday March 15.

Tickets are now on sale for the glitzy evening, which will be hosted by Big Ian Donaghy of the band Huge.

Sponsors include Rack, who make office furniture related products in Kirkbymoorside, who are one of four businesses so far supporting the event.

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Others include John Wright Electrical Services of Dunnington, York; London investment company Sarasin & Partners UK, and The Portakabin and Shepherd Group of York.

Rack’s Managing Director, Richard Field (pictured), said: “Both my mother and my father ended their days in a hospice so I’m very grateful for hospice care, and aware of how valuable it is to families.

“St Leonard’s does so much good work around the region and who knows, I may have to rely on their care myself one day, so I felt it was really important to support my local hospice.”

Helen Williams, Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead at St Leonard’s, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Rack Systems, John Wright Electrical Services, Sarasin & Partners UK, and The Portakabin and Shepherd Group for their generous support. Their sponsorship is key to making the Ruby Ball an unforgettable evening.

“Events like this are crucial to our work, as we rely on the community’s generosity to cover the majority of our running costs. This support ensures we can continue providing the highest quality care and support to patients and their families for years to come.”

Businesses can still show their support through a Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsorship package, by buying a table or tickets for the night, or donating prizes for the auction.

To know more about how you can support, please contact St Leonard’s Hospice on fundraising@stleonardshospice.org.uk or 01904 777 777.

Tickets/tables for the Ruby Ball can be purchased online at www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/how-can-you-help-us/events/ Individual tickets are £85 each, or £750 for a table of ten.