Gearing up for the Make-A-Wish Fairytale Ball at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston are (from left) Hephzibah Stephenson, Louise Scott as the White Rabbit and Lisa Roberts.
IT'S not often enough that adults are able to attend children's parties.
With this in mind, Make-a-Wish volunteer and charity ball organiser Louise Scott decided that this year's Annual Fund-raising Ball and Charity Auction would have a fairytale theme.
``Big kids can be little kids sometimes too,'' she said.
The Launceston branch of the Make-A-Wish foundation's major fund-raiser usually raises more than $20,000 - enough to grant two or three wishes, Ms Scott said.
Held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, live music and a six-course degustation meal are included in the ticket price, and all funds go directly to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
High-end prizes donated by Launceston businesses are available to be won at the event through a raffle as well as silent and regular auctions.
Regular ball-goer and former wish recipient Lisa Roberts said the night was ``always fantastic''.
``I tell my friends `if you're disappointed, I'll give you a refund','' she said.
``I've never had to do it.''
In the past year Make-a-Wish has granted about 500 wishes.
Make-a-Wish volunteer Hephzibah Stephenson said the ball was crucial.
``What people don't realise is that literally every dollar counts,'' she said.
--Tickets and prize donations can be made by contacting Louise at Timeless Elegance Bridal on 6334 8998 or at Shop 1, Hotel Grand Chancellor.
FACT FILE
WHAT: Fairytale Annual Fund-raising Ball and Charity Auction, hosted by the Launceston Branch of Make-A-Wish Australia.
WHEN: Saturday March 23, 6.30pm for 7.30pm.
WHERE: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston.
HOW MUCH: $130 for tickets bought before Saturday March 2, $150 thereafter. Includes six-course meal, drinks and live music.