The Luke Hart Foundation’s Celebration Dinner on 23rd November 2024 at the Radisson Blu Stansted was truly a night to cherish, bringing together 270 friends, family members, and supporters united by love for Luke, his legacy, and the Hart Family. As the room filled with familiar faces dressed to impress, the atmosphere was one of both reflection and celebration – a balance that perfectly captured Luke’s own spirit of living life to the fullest while making a meaningful difference to the world around him.
The evening’s highlight was the announcement that the Foundation had raised over £145,000 since its inception, a wonderful testament to the extraordinary community supporting the organisation. Through raffles and silent auctions on the night, attendees contributed an additional £15,000 toward vital cancer research and support for Cancer Research UK, AMMF, and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Another fantastic highlight of the evening was a moving presentation from Gill Burgess of Cancer Research UK, thanking LHF supporters and driving home the human impact of cancer and the importance of fundraising. This was a particularly profound moment – as Gill rightly said, cancer feels deeply personal in a way that few other things do, resonating with every single person gathered in the room.
Every individual in attendance represented a piece of the incredible mosaic that was Luke’s life – close former colleagues who walked thousands of steps in his honour, friends who tackled gruelling physical challenges, and loved ones who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure his vision lives on and makes a difference. While the occasion was filled with laughter, shared memories, and more than a few tears, it was impossible not to feel Luke’s presence throughout – in the warmth of conversations, in the generosity displayed, and in the collective determination to continue the fight against cancer.
To everyone who attended, donated, or supported from afar – Thank You.
Your contributions, large or small, are helping to build something remarkable.
Below are some photos from this special evening – please take a look and click here to learn more about why your fundraising support matters so much.
