2009 Events

Ratanga Junction – December 2009

Appreciation cocktail

We held an appreciation cocktail on 10 December at our offices and had a wonderful turnout.  We appreciate your support!

GALA FUNDRAISING DINNER – 7 November 2009

(Page down for feedback on the Mother to Mother and Youth Spirit Award Events)

Our annual fundraising gala event was held at The Great Ballroom, Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday 7 November 2009.

Sibongile Khumalo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Aviva Pelham, The Original Tons, Larry Soffer and the Amy Biehl Foundation children, beneficiaries under our creative arts programme, entertained 480 guests to great delight.

Click here to see a video of the ABF Gala 2009 – Presentation

Click here to see a video of the ABF Gala 2009 – Selected Performances

Feedback from guests:

Thank you so much for an awesome evening last Saturday night! – Andrew Myne - De Heuwel farm & BLounge Restaurant.

Hi Kevin,Congratulations!!  Your Gala Dinner was outstanding – the theme – the décor – the setting – the entertainment – the co-ordination – the spirit of the night – world class!!  Karen and I have been to many functions across the world – this was up there – at the top. Please convey my sincere congratulations to you – the master magician. Kevin I admire what you do for the Amy Biehl Foundation enormously – they are so lucky to have you. – Andrew Jennings – Group MD Retail – Woolworths SA.

Congratulations on a wonderful event on Saturday. We had a lovely time.  Fay Kajee, Director BATSA

The evening was really great and it just seems to get better and better each year.  It is fast becoming an event on the social calender that one looks forward to and will not want to miss.  Pls convey my congrats to the rest of the team.Warmest wishes. – Prof F Abrahams - University of the Western Cape.

Hi Kevin,Wonderful to see you at the Amy Biehl Gala last Sat. The entertainment was fantastic and it appeared to be a great success in terms of fundraising. You deserve the magician’s cape and hat ! Thank you Kevin and kind regards - Carole Hambleton-Moser

I just wanted to congratulate you and your staff on a really excellent function!  It was so well done – everything seemed to run very smoothly and we really enjoyed the entertainment. Renee – Renee Bishop Recruitment

A quick note to say many thanks again for allowing us to film our glamour insert at your event on Saturday evening.  We certainly have the makings of a great show; a reminder to please watch on 18 November (SABC3 at 16h00).  It was a great event and very well put together! All the best, Glynis Abrahams, Woolworths

CONGRATULATIONS!! That is wonderful news and thanks for a great evening. Regards, Alex, SASTS

Thank you for Saturday evening. It was truly wonderful to be there, to learn more about the foundation, and to be so spoilt with the wonderful entertainment you lined up. Well done.  Yvonne Kiewiet, Protea Hotels

Just wanted to say thank you for an amazing evening.  Wishing you all the best until the next one.  Joey Burke

Congratulations on the event, it is great to hear it was so successful. Keep up the good work, it really is making a difference to the young people of South Africa. – Joel

I also share my  heartfelt congratulations on such an outstanding event!!!  How wonderful for South Africa and Amy’s legacy.  I send my thanks to all who worked so hard to make the Gala so successful!    – Celeste Habiger

What great news for all who worked so hard and all who will benefit! Congratulations. – Molly Biehl Corbin

Thank you so much for organising such a wonderful day. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Mr and Mrs De Klerk were delightful and couldn’t have been more hospitable. We were so pleased to be able ask so many questions and learn from their experience and knowledge. Truly and unforgettable day – Dr Robin While and friends bought a lunch with Mr and Mrs De Klerk on auction.  See photo further down .