The CCCL's third fundraising gala dinner is held in Abu Dhabi

All the proceeds of the gala event went to the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) to treat children with cancer.

Mr. Salim Zeenni (Chairman of the CCCL Board of Trustees), Mr. Issam Makarem (Cashier of the Board), Mrs. Nora Jomblat (Chairperson of the Gala Committee), Mrs. Salwa Salman (Member of the Board), Mrs. Sallama Al Sayegh (Member of the Board), & Dr. Cesar Bassim (Member of the Board); in addition to CCCL International Outreach Director, Mr. Nassib Nasr, and CCCL Projects Manager Miss Maria Mamlouk; all attended the gala. Mr. Zeenni addressed the attendees in a speech highlighting the significant role the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon is playing within the Arab region and thanked all the CCCL benefactors for their generosity.

Around 800 guests mostly from Emirati families and from various sectors, in addition to many Lebanese and Arab residents in Abu Dhabi and the whole of UAE were entertained by the wonderful performance of the Arab singer Assi El-Hallani.

Master of ceremony Mrs. Rola Safa was the perfect host to this successful evening. The event comprised an auction by Christie's Auction House on antiques and limited edition items, all in benefit of CCCL's children. A 'Draw of Hope' was done on expensive jewelry & items during that night from International designer Elie Saab, Damas, Paolo Bongia Jewelry, Antony Bonga, Bvlgari & others. The event was organized by Events Plus & Weddings headed by Miss Rania Sharouk.

The pleasant evening ended with the children of the CCCL acknowledgement and appreciation to donors and participants in making this event a real success.

The CCCL is a unique regional center for the comprehensive treatment of pediatric cancer. An affiliate of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, the center works in close association with AUBMC.

The mission of the CCCL is to save young lives, using the best research and treatment available, and providing the greatest care with no cost incurred on the patients' families. The CCCL depends on donations, and its ability to fulfill its mission is constrained by the availability of funds at its disposal. This project cannot survive without significant financial backing from the community.