Wig Party 2009!

It’s back! The flamboyant and spectacular Wig Party is set to return for another year on Sunday 11th October to raise money for Crusaid’s Point of Light project in Zambia. Held at the stylish London-hotspot; Cafe de Paris, this unmissable night promises to ooze with glitz and glamour – a night not to be missed.
Organised by collective Five For Fun, The Wig Party has firmly positioned itself as the party of the year - a must-attend event for any London socialite. From its very first night in the late 1990s, the Wig Party has taken on a life of its own and in 2008 raised over £40,000.
All the money raised from this year’s Wig Party, including ticket sales and donations will go towards Crusaid’s Point of Light in Zambia – helping orphans and vulnerable children in one of the poorest countries in the world.

This project, based on successful Crusaid pilots in South Africa, offers children affected by HIV and AIDS a safe place to go, where they can get the food and support they need to survive. Crusaid's specially trained carers also provide educational support, bereavement counseling, healthcare advice and build a network of support for the most vulnerable people affected by HIV and AIDS.

Crusaid has been a leading HIV and AIDS charity for over 20 years and through the Crusaid Hardship Fund currently supports 1in 3 people affected by HIV and AIDS living in the UK. Internationally, Crusaid works to develop grassroots projects to help impoverished communities affected by HIV and AIDS. In Zambia HIV and AIDS has robbed over 700,000 children of their parents. Alone, in poverty and lacking an education, every day is a struggle to earn a little money for food. In this devastating landscape of pain, hunger, illness and poverty, Crusaid’s Points of Light projects are beacons of hope.
“Given the current global economic climate, people affected by HIV and AIDS living in poverty need more help than ever. We are hoping that we can get as much support as possible this year to help us continue our work helping children affected by HIV and AIDS in desperate need. The Wig Party is a fun night out for a serious cause it is undoubtedly one of the social events of the year. Anyone who hasn’t been to one is definitely missing out on a fantastic night,” said Jordan Hay, Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications
The theme for the year’s Wig Party is “All At Sea,” guests are encouraged to use their creative sides to think up wild and wonderful ideas for their wigs based around the nautical theme. This sensational night will include the famous Pageant and Catwalk show, judged by a celebrity panel, where some of the hottest do’s can strut their stuff to win prizes donated by Selfridges. Previous celebrity guests include Beverley Knight, Dame Vivienne Westwood, June Sarpong, Pam Hogg and Simon Foxton.
Tickets are available online for £25 and will admit each guest to a fabulous night of fun and frolics. Doors open at 6:30pm and the Party won’t stop until 2am. For tickets and further details about the event please visit www.wigparty.org. For information about the work that Crusaid does please visit www.crusaid.org.uk