On Saturday night The Real Housewives of Cheshire favourite Dawn Ward will open up the grounds of her lavish Cheshire home to a host of celebs for the 10th annual Creme de la Creme ball.
Founded by Dawn and her husband Ashley, the event was founded in 2009 following the premature birth of their youngest child Aston who subsequently contracted meningitis.
Reality TV star Dawn felt so indebted to the health professionals who looked after Aston she wanted the event to raise vital funds for a series of related charities.
Over the years the Creme Ball, which has attracted guests including Coleen Rooney, Gemma Collins, Paddy McGuinness and Kym Marsh with performers including Alesha Dixon and Gabrielle, has become one of the most glittering events in the Cheshire calendar, raising almost a million pounds.
The mother-of-four told us: "We nearly lost Aston 10 years ago and to be able to give something back over the past 10 years has been really, really rewarding.
"Aston is now thriving and loves gymnastics.
"To be here now as a family organising this event is incredible. It's one of the biggest events in the north and people fly in from all over Europe to attend."
Dawn feared the worst when Aston was born nine weeks premature at Macclesfield Hospital in April 2009 and was diagnosed with the lung complication pneumothorax.
Then, when her daughter was four months old, Dawn noticed she was in discomfort.
Aston, who has older sisters Darby, 23, Taylor, 21 and Charlie, 12, was given a lumbar puncture and diagnosed with Group B Streptococcal Septicaemia, and Dawn was told it was 50/50 that she would make it.
She eventually returned home in September, much to her family's relief.
This year the ball will have a The Greatest Showman theme and it will be attended by VIP guests including Dawn's pal Gemma, Love Islanders past and present, Made In Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex stars.
Anyone is welcome to attend the ball at Warford Hall, Great Warford, sponsored by Swinton Insurance.
Dreams singer Gabrielle is returning to perform at the event.
Tickets for a single seat start from £200 including a drink on arrival and three course meal and tables for 10 start from £2,000.
For ticket enquiries please contact accounts@kanditree.co.uk or visit kanditree.co.uk/tickets
