Supercar Ball raised over £70k for Glasgow children’s charity

The Supercar Ball, held at the Moulsdale Foundation Museum, raised a total of £70,547.89 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, which supports the Royal Hospital for Children.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s first ever Supercar Ball has raised more than £70,000 (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Richard Levin, a former paediatric intensive care consultant and event organiser, said: "This fabulous event was a great opportunity to support Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and the wonderful work they do.

"It brought the Supercar community together for a fantastic cause, and we are so grateful to everyone who purchased a ticket and attended the event at the Moulsdale Foundation Museum.

"We look forward to potential future Supercar events and other highly successful evenings fundraising for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity."

Sponsored by the Moulsdale Foundation in partnership with Autobahn Scotland, the event was hosted by Des Clarke and included a special Q&A with Scottish race-car driver Sandy Mitchell and an appearance by Gladiators champion Josh McDonald.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s first ever Supercar Ball has raised more than £70,000 (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Attendees were able to enjoy exclusive access to Scotland’s largest collection of classic and performance cars and motorcycles.

Funds were raised through a raffle, fundraising games, and a live and silent auction conducted by Des McKeown.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s first ever Supercar Ball has raised more than £70,000 (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

David Moulsdale, founder of the Moulsdale Foundation, said: "We were very honoured to host the Supercar Ball in support of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity at the Moulsdale Foundation Museum.

"This event was very special and will allow us to make a meaningful contribution to the charity’s extraordinary work on behalf of the hundreds of children they help every single day, and their families.

"At the Moulsdale Foundation, we remain committed to supporting their journey in every way we can."

David Moulsdale with Kirsten Watson and Richard Levin at the Supercar Ball (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said the funds raised would make a real difference.

She said: "An incredible amount has been raised for our young patients through this fantastic event.

"Thank you to everyone who attended and kindly donated on the night.

"Events like this go a long way towards supporting the children and young people being treated in the Royal Hospital for Children."