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SAIGON CHILDREN CHARITY'S SAIGON SUMMER BALL

"A glamourous and elegant celebration of SCC's 25th Anniversary – at Park Hyatt Saigon – 3rd June, 7:00PM.
To celebrate midsummer and to bring an evening of magical escape and enjoyment, SCC is holding its 9th Annual Saigon Summer Ball to help raise much-needed funds to support its important work.
Staged once again at the Park Hyatt Saigon, Saigon Summer Ball guests will be able to enjoy:
- A welcoming champagne reception surrounded by enticing auction and raffle items
- An exquisite gourmet dinner accompanied by fine wines and entertainment
- Exclusive Live and Silent Auction items, along with a wide range of exciting Grand Raffle prizes
- Wonderful live entertainment (Special guests: Diva My Linh and her team), music and dancing late into the night.
This year we are raising a toast to mark a very significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of SCC helping to make positive changes in children's lives by giving them access to education. The event will be a magical celebration of SCC's past 25 years of innovation and efforts in supporting children in need. Guests joining the event will not only be mesmerised by the glamourous surroundings, and the beautifully displayed auction items and prizes, but emotionally immersed in touching stories of SCC's impact.
To purchase tickets please contact: saigonsummerball@saigonchildren.com or (+84) 901 393 502."
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