Over £1.15 Million was raised at The Stud House, Hampton Court in front of over 300 guests last night for the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation and the UK’s leading cancer charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Guests enjoyed an evening of elegance and exclusive auction lots with hosts Evgeny Lebedev and Graydon Carter. And all funds generated on the night, through ticket sales and auction lots have gone directly to the charities involved.

The Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Gala 2011 would like to thank Vanity Fair, Marie Curie Cancer Care, The Savoy, Sotheby’s, Audi, Russian Standard Vodka and The Ritz Club.

Patron: Mikhail Gorbachev

“Little can compare to the fight a child goes through in battling cancer. The work carried out by the Foundation shows them they are not alone and brings hope into what feels like a never ending struggle. On behalf of my family, Raisa and the Foundation we want to thank you for all the support we have seen over the years.’

Chairman: Evgeny Lebedev

“Each year more than 100,000 children are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. Through our partners and institutes we are able to impact, support and improve all areas and stages of the journey to fight cancer. The Foundation along with its commendable supporters, strive to achieve groundbreaking results and continual research to create a better way for those suffering.’