Visa and Starfish make supporting charity delicious at the Long-Long-Long Table

October 20, 2011 saw the return of the Starfish Visa Long-Long-Long table of Melrose Arch. The seventies themed extravaganza under the stars, in aid of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation, saw over 1000 people eating for a good cause.

“What a spectacular evening. Visa is very proud to have been part of such a wonderful event, all the guests had a great time and over R250 000 was raised for the charity which means we achieve what we set out too and that’s the best part,” said Gillian Cederwall, Head of Corporate Communications for Visa Sub Saharan Africa.

Known for his passion to give back, Jeremy Mansfield was a superb host and guests were treated to an outstanding entertainment from PJ Powers and Cito from Wonderboom, while Denim wowed the crowd with their rendition of ‘Tonight’s gonna be a good night’. Renowned South African auctioneer Joff van Reenen, from The High St Auction Co managed to encourage patrons, media and guests to dig deep into their pockets and make a combined donation of R125 000, with items such as a Breitling watch going for R55 000 while a 3 night stay at Thornybush lodge went for R24 000 and were the best sellers.

"The aim of this event was to raise funds in support of children left orphaned or vulnerable in South Africa. This was our premier Dinner of Hope which brought many people together in the spirit of wanting to make a difference,” said Belinda te Riele, CEO for the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. “We were overwhelmed by the support and sincerely grateful to the patrons, and of course our sponsors, Visa, Nedbank and Melrose Arch for all that they did to make this event such a success!” continued te Riele.

African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel won most creative menu with Primi Piatti coming in second place, while Tasha’s won best table setting with Protea Hotel Fire and Ice being the second runner up.

Celebrities who came to show they care included the likes of PJ Powers, Amy Kleinhans-Curd, , Jeremy Mansfield, Patrick Williams, Rosie Moteni, Kurt and Dunay Darren, Jason Greer and the Miss Earth girls.

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