Julian Simmons, who recently underwent life-saving heart surgery, is to host ‘Julian’s Fashion Flaunt’ at Hastings Europa Hotel on Wednesday 21 March.
Julian said: “I spent nine weeks at the Ulster Hospital and I witnessed daily at first hand the life-saving treatment that is performed in Ward 16. So raising money for the ward and for the Chest Heart and Stroke is now something very dear to my own heart.”
Siobhan Hanley, Director of Fundraising, Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke, said: “We are delighted that Julian has chosen to support Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke’s life saving work through this event. Everyone knows somebody affected by a chest, heart or stroke illness and money raised through this event will be spent right here in Northern Ireland.”
Sister Tanya Daly of Ward 16, Ulster Hospital, said: “The staff of Ward 16 are pleased that Julian has made an excellent recovery. We are delighted to be involved in this event and would like to thank Julian for his continued support in raising awareness of the great work done in the Ulster Hospital and indeed throughout the health service in Northern Ireland.”
The event which will feature the latest Spring/Summer 2012 collections from House of Fraser, Victoria Square, Belfast, styled by Sara O’Neill, is in aid of Ward 16, Ulster Hospital and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke.
Julian’s Fashion Flaunt will be staged by the same award winning production team behind Fall For Fashion. It promises to be a much more than just a fashion show, featuring Style Academy models, Ulster Hospital nurses and of course Julian himself. Hair is by the artistic team from Toni & Guy with make-up by Oonagh Boman.
Tickets for Julian’s Fashion Flaunt can be purchased from Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke. Call 028 9032 0184 or email rhughes@nichs.org.uk. Early bird tickets are priced at £20.00, rising to £25.00.