'Take Heart India Graduates and Celebrates with a ‘Cocktails and & Cabaret’ Themed Ball.’
Sep 17, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ --'Take Heart India Graduates and Celebrates with a ‘Cocktails and & Cabaret’ Themed Ball.’

Take Heart is proud to announce yet another glamorous themed ball to hit London on September 26th 2007. This year we are being supported by Swarovski, Virgin, Quintessentially among other generous companies. There is a highly diverse and talented committee made up of both the leaders of today and tomorrow. Sam Branson is just one among thirty three committee members.

For the past three years Take Heart India has been one of the UK’s only entirely student run charities. The charity’s director and event organiser, Lucian Tarnowski says: ‘This year Take Heart has graduated! As our student supporters move from UK’s most prestigious universities to top industry careers new doors of opportunity are being created for our organisation. However, Take Heart remains true to its core values. We do not employ a single person, which means 100% of proceeds are still directed to those in most need.’

Take Heart has completely funded the building of an IT and English language school in rural India. Take Heart projects support its parent organisation founded by the legendary Baba Amte, who Gandhi dubbed ‘Conqueror of Fear’. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a close supporter of the project.

Last year the annual Take Heart Ball was held at The Kensington Roof Gardens and its organisers were grateful to receive the support of Sir Richard Branson amongst many other people. This year the ball returns to the same venue on 26th September 2007 and takes the theme ‘Cocktails and Cabaret’. Once again there is exciting and sexy line up of live cabaret themed performances. The Lady Greys, Circa Burlesque and Laura London the magician will all be performing through the night.

Take Heart Ball Committee member Melissa Sterry who is CEO of creative communications consultancy Societás, is providing PR support and artist liaison services for the event said ‘The ball attracts a loyal following of London’s socialites annually and raises ever-increasingly large amounts to help fund Take Heart’s vital work in India. The timing of this year’s event is especially relevant as it fits in with London’s ‘India Now’ festival, which is designed to celebrate the strong ties between the capital city and India.

This year Brave New Enterprises is giving support in various forms to make the ball happen. Brave New Enterprises is the responsible business consultancy also run by Take Heart’s director, Lucian Tarnowski. On this issue Lucian has said ‘it is an honour for Brave New Enterprises to have the opportunity to support a cause that is so close to my heart. Brave New Enterprises helps businesses prepare for the future; Take Heart gives many less fortunate people a future. It is therefore appropriate for Brave New Enterprises to support Take Heart.’

Dress code: ‘Cabaret & Cocktails’ – anything goes so long as it creates visions of the jazz age, ‘show-time’ or stylish soirees where the vodka cocktails are flowing. For the best dressed guest there is a prize sponsored by Societás of a Key-2 Luxury keyring (www.key-2.com).

Background on Take Heart India

Founded by Count Arthur Tarnowski in 1962 Take Heart is a visionary charity that has provided aid and rehabilitation to the physically handicapped people of rural India. Himself disabled and wheelchair-bound by Polio in his late twenties, Count Arthur Tarnowski set-up Take Heart having visited India on a two year expedition to assess the plight of those with disabilities throughout rural Asia for the Readers Digest. After meeting the legendary Baba Amte, Count Tarnowski set up Take Heart in partnership with Anandwan and the World recognised Maharogi Sewa Samiti (mss.niya.org); the institution founded by Baba Amte.

Since then Take Heart has run in close partnership with the MSS. All proceeds from Take Heart have been passed on to certain projects with the MSS. Take Heart has established a working future for thousands of people. Since 2003 Count Tarnowski's sons, Lucian (23) and Sebastian (25) have taken over the running of Take Heart and established it through the student university population and the leaders of tomorrow.

Lucian Tarnowski said ’although we are a 'charity' we firmly believe 'charity destroys, work builds.' Take Heart aims to help people regain their sense of dignity and self-worth in life. This is achieved through practical job training and education. The wage generated by their skills in IT and handicrafts result in the people no longer having to resort to begging.’

Quote from Quintessentially:
'Quintessentially, the luxury private members' club and concierge service has donated a years membership in support of the 'Take Heart India' charity. This membership will provide the lucky recipient with complete lifestyle management. For instance, Quintessentially will be able to assist with travel arrangements, booking flights and sourcing accommodation, reserving tables at the most sought after restaurants, gaining access to the hottest clubs, film premieres and sporting events. Furthermore, throughout the year membership would entitle you to an array of privileges and benefits in many luxury stores and hotels and numerous invitations to exclusive designer shopping evenings, wine tasting events and art exhibitions. So wherever you may be, the experts at Quintessentially are on hand to save you time, hassle and money 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provide you with a passport to all that is hip, stylish and quintessential in today’s world!'

Quote from CIRCA BURLESQUE EXTRAORDINAIRE:
Delivers the most vibrant, colourful period burlesque troupe the world has ever seen!
Introducing exotic ladies from across the globe, bringing their eclectic blend of traditional burlesque performance. In the unmistakable “Feather Fling”, Circa Burlesque’s tribute to the Technicolor revolution, of 1940’s big screen production. A high tempo, flamboyant production that sees the girls, accentuate their womanly curves in their own uniquely skilled way and leave the crowd begging for more.

Quote from The Lady Greys:

'If those words put a smile on your face, then the Lady Greys will take you a high-step further. Audiences around the world have been entranced and invigorated by the Lady Greys' wonderfully spirited evocation of contemporary burlesque.

Flexible in every sense of the word, the troupe varies from three to eight sequin and feather clad girls, who are always happy to adapt their routines. Their repertoire includes recreating a 1920s silent film chorus line and performing the old music hall favourite, the skirt dance. A surreal tea party is the ideal option if you want to see an aerialist serving tea or witness the cucumber sandwich wedge kick (!). And where else could you enjoy a balletic duet with a black swan, or the precision and grace of marching toy soldiers?

Witness sassy brass, high-kicking and fabulous footwork, the Lady Greys are a sight to behold and a direct route to an inspired evening's entertainment'

For more information on Take Heart check out our website:

www.takeheartindia.org

For more information contact on the ball contact:

Lucian Tarnowski
Director and Event Organiser
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For more information on Brave New Enterprises contact:

Lucian Tarnowski
Managing Director
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About the Press Release
Take Heart is proud to announce yet another glamorous themed ball to hit London on September 26th 2007. Sam Branson is just one among thirty three committee members.


 
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