Gala evening and fundraiser, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of non-profit organization Chance 4 Children, generates 1.7 million!
On October 21st 2017, the charitable non-profit organization Chance 4 Children (C4C) celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Prague Corinthia Hotel. Founded by Manfred Franke and his family in 1997, C4C has been lending a helping hand to children with a social challenge, orphans and children undergoing prolonged hospitalization.
Under the motto “Every Child Deserves a Chance”, the non-governmental organization runs three distinctively different initiatives which target the growth and well-being of children in need and at risk. Overall, since inception, the organization has allocated more than 800 million CZK (36 million USD) in targeted, direct aid to the children it serves.
Themed “The Magic of Circus and Clowns”, the evening was enjoyed by all and attended by 120 distinguished guests and supporters of the charity.
Dynamically moderated by TV Nova’s Marcela Tomčíková , the evening featured many highlights, attractions and special guests. Main supporters and sponsors of the event were the Zatisi Group, the Corinthia Towers Hotel, Copy General, JCHP Event Productions, and the Czech National Circus Berousek.
Marcela Tomčíková (Moderator TV Nova) & Manfred Franke, Founder C4C hosting the 20th Anniversary of Chance 4 Children (C4C)
From left: Manfred Franke ( Founder & Chairman C4C), Rafal Wojas (Co-Founder C4C) and Renata Maierl (PR Manager Kaufland) – Biggest donation of the evening: 1 million CZK plus one minivan pledged by Kaufland for C4C
Manfred Franke ( Founder & Chairman C4C) & partner Markéta Szabová, announcing final results of evening fundraiser: 1.619.700 CZK (plus one minivan) donated to C4C’s efforts to help children at risk and in need
From right: Roman Petr (CEO Copy General CR) & Hana Trojanová – highest bidder for signed Jersey of Tennis star of Karolina Pliskova, (WTA) World No. 1 in 2017
From left: Rafal Wojas (C4C Co-Founder), Zdeněk Stach (Founder/Director SMS-Slevy) & partner Leona Radochová – highest bidders for 1 carat, four diamond golf club
Daniel Xuereb (Director, Corinthia Group CR) and wife Jana Xuereb
John Paul and Ileana Franke – highest bidders for Ice-Hoeckey superstar Jaromir Jagr’s signed Jersey
From left: Rafal Wojas ( C4C Co-Founder), Radana Ardeltová, Renata Maierl (PR Manager, Kaufland) & Michaela Pfeiferová (Real Estate Director, Kaufland)) – Team Kaufland receiving C4C Certificate of Appreciation
Team City-Sightseeing (Hop-On Hop-Off) having fun
From left: Heidemarie Waidmann, Hans Weber & partner Milena Koptova
From left: Libuše Gabčová (Executive Assistant to Radim Passer) & colleague
Ladislav Kavan (Director GERnetic CR) & wife Monika Kavanová (Board of Trustees, Anglo-American University)
Mark Agnew (GM Panorama Hotel) and family
Manfred Franke (Founder C4C) and Marcela Tomčíková (Moderator TV Nova) announcing mystery, anonymous donor
From right: Libor Němeček & wife Lenka (Mayor of Municipality Kacice) and Damian Odess-Gillett (Actor, Magician)
Benke Aikell – your publisher 🙂
Tomáš Rutrle (CEO Komix s.r.o.) and daughter Jitka
From left: Jakub Martinů, General Manager Strong Energy s.r.o. & Tomáš Zabludil, CEO Stabil Energy s.r.o.
From right: Team Rotary Club Bohemia – Phillip Hanus (Senior manager, Innogy), Alexander Waidmann (CEO, AHW-Tectum) & Uwe Hengstermann (CEO, Borgers Group)
Jiří Berousek, Czech National Circus Berousek, performing
Jiří Berousek, Czech National Circus Berousek, receiving C4C Certificate of Appreciation
From right: Alexander Waidmann (CEO, AHW-Tectum), Christian Cahn von Seelen (Corporate Strategy, Skoda Auto), Heidemarie Waidmann & Oliver Szabo (Art-Blacksmith)
Special Guest Veronika Kašáková – Model, Author and president of Nadační Fond V. Kašákové
Special Guest Stanislav Gálik – Author, Entrepreneur, Innovator
Founding Members of “White Hair & Wisdom Club” Benke Aikell and Manfred Franke
