The Cavalry and Guards Club reception raises £40,000
Posted 9 years ago in the A big thank you, Events categories
Amputee Afghanistan war veteran Guy Disney was among 150 guests at a high-profile event at The Cavalry and Guards Club which raised £40,000 for Canine Partners. Attendees enjoyed a three course dinner, silent and live auctions and a speech by army captain Guy.
In 2009 Guy was involved in Operation PANCHAI PALANG when a Rocket Propelled Grenade hit the side of his vehicle, killed a soldier next to him and went through his right leg which had to be amputated below the knee. He has since completed two expeditions in the North Pole and South Pole, and has become the first jockey with an artificial leg to ride over fences in a race in Britain.
The auction helped the Charity raise £40,000 with some impressive lots, including a signed England rugby shirt, a Land Rover experience drive for two people and a villa for two weeks in Phuket, Thailand.
Milly Pocock, Special Events Officer for Canine Partners, said: “The Calvary and Guards Club event was a huge success for Canine Partners and enjoyed by all. Guy Disney gave an impressive speech about his experiences, followed by one of our partners, Jo Hill, who had a road traffic accident and now relies on her canine partner Derby. A special thanks to Lord Jimmy Zouche who helped organise the event, Guy Disney, Jo Hill, the event committee, all our supporters and the team that helped with this memorable event. We could not have done it without you”.