Croí had been to the forefront in the fight against heart disease in the West of Ireland since it was established as a voluntary, charitable organisation in 1985. To celebrate 25 years of significant achievements in improving cardiac healthcare, contributing to research and ultimately saving lives, a Glittering Gala Ball will take place on Friday the 19th March 2010 in The Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway. Croí will mark its 25th Anniversary with a celebration set to become the Social Event of The Year as well as raising funds for the Charity’s various ongoing projects.

The West End Star Rebecca Storm and her Band will headline an exciting and action packed night of entertainment. Rebecca herself recently celebrated 25 years in the music business and her sell out national tour included her singing her most memorable songs from her career to date including “Tell Me It’s Not True” & “Marilyn Munro” from Blood Brothers, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” from Evita and “Woman In Love” & “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” from The Streisand Songbook. During her career Rebecca has played some of the most demanding female leads in theatre including Eva Peron in “Evita”, Fantine in “Les Miserables”, Grizabella in “Cats”, Florence in “Chess”, Rose in “Aspects of Love”, Edith Piaf in “Piaf” and Joan of Arc in “Jeanne”.

Commenting on the 25th Anniversary Neil Johnson CEO of Croí said “Since Croi was founded 25 years ago we have pursued and supported a full range of initiatives across all areas of Cardiac Care. As a way of celebrating both the tremendous work and the life saving results that Croí has achieved and more importantly to raise funds for new initiatives in patient care and prevention which will be based in our new Croí House, we have decided to hold our 25th Anniversary Gala Ball in The Radisson Blu with Rebecca Storm and to really celebrate in style”.

A full night’s entertainment is guaranteed. Boogie Nights, voted Ireland’s Number 1 Disco Band will ensure that the celebrations get into full swing. Further details on the event and the entertainment line up will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are €125 each or €1,250 for a table of 10, so to be part of this special Anniversary Celebration book your place now by contacting Croí on 091-544331