CCCL Fundraising Dinner

Celebrating 13 years of saving lives, the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) hosted its annual fundraising gala dinner this year at Pavillon Royal - Biel, on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Considered as the most significant fundraiser organized by the center, this event - which was very exclusive this year - was attended by more than 600 of the country’s officials and influential figures, amongst which the deputy minister and defense Minister of Lebanon Samir Mokbel, Leader of the Progressive Socialist Party Walid Joumblatt, Member of Parliaments Michel Moussa, and Jean Ogassapian and Ministers Wael Abou Faour, Raymond Areiji and Mohamad Machnoukand Mrs. Lama Tamam Salam. As well the presence of Prime Ministers Raymond Audi, Marwan Charbel, Ibrahim Najjar, Nazem Khoury, Frej Sabounjian and Gabriele Caccia, the Papal Ambassador to Lebanon, HRH Princess Ghida Talal and many other public figures and influencers.

The dinner took place at the Pavillon Royal BIEL, in a grandiose wintery setting, which fascinated the guests, all beautifully dressed to celebrate this much-awaited annual event. It’s noteworthy that all setup and preparations for this gala dinner is mostly offered by loyal supporters of the CCCL.

The evening launched with the Antonine Choir singing the Lebanese National Anthem in a wonderful way, adding to this evening a more elegant and special touch. MC Jessica Kahawatywelcomed the guests who were then moved by a special performance by the CCCL kids joining the Antonine Choir with the song “Laylit Eid”.