Five hundred guests turned out for the Chamber Women Executives Club (WEC) charity ball in support of "Operation Smile China Medical Mission" on September 19. People from all walks of life graced the event with their presence to pledge their support for the charity with the Guests of Honour for the evening The Hon Elsie Leung, Secretary for Justice, HKSAR, and Dr William Magee, Co-founder and CEO of Operation Smile.

An exciting programme of events kept guests entertained. Mei Jia, an accomplished singer and traditional Chinese musician from Beijing, the Korean Dance Group, and musician extraordinaire Danny Diaz, were among the highlights of the evening.

Besides being there to enjoy themselves, guests also wanted to help raise funds for those less fortunate than themselves.

"We are delighted that more than HK$2.3 million was raised at the ball," Sylvia Chiu, President of WEC and Co-chairman of the Ball Organising Committee said.

"All the proceeds of this ball will go to Operation Smile China Medical Mission Limited, a charitable organisation whose mission is to provide volunteer re-constructive surgery and related healthcare to indigent children and young adults in China," added fellow Co-chairman Alice Chiu.

The organisers wish to sincerely thank all the sponsors of the prizes for the evening, especially the co-sponsors who donated superb items for the auction, Chow Tai Fook, Jaguar, and Luxaflex Window Fashion.

Special thanks also go to Emcees Priscilla Koo and Patrick Tang for doing such a wonderful job, Aspirations for the decorations, Brian Hodgson for being the auctioneer, and the Hong Kong Girl Guides who helped sell the raffle tickets.