You Light Up My Life...by Perry Como Christmas Charity Light Up @ Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya 7th December 2004

This special occasion signifies the beginning of the Christmas season with an emphasis on the Hard Rock ethic of "Take Time To Be Kind". This year's charity of choice is the Fr. Ray Foundation which envelopes several different projects, including: the Pattaya Orphanage and School for Deaf Children, the Pattaya Redemptorist School for Blind Children, the Redemptorist Vocational School for Disabled Adults, and the Redemptorist Street Children's Project. These projects were started by the vision of one, who was voted by the residents of Pattaya as the "Man of the Millennium", Pattaya's much beloved and respected the late Fr. Raymond Brennan C.Ss.R., known to all of his children and Pattaya as Fr. Ray.

The Fr. Ray Foundation, now headed by Fr. Philip Banchong Chaiyara C.Ss.R., currently cares for nearly 700 babies, children, teenagers and young adults who are fed, clothed and educated on a daily basis purely through charitable contributions.

Tickets for this festive evening, including dinner and drinks, are priced at THB 2,400, with 60% going directly to the Fr. Ray Foundation.   In addition, as a part of the Christmas Tree Light Up, the Hard Rock Hotel and Cafe is offering the following special donation room packages, with proceeds above regular room rates and meals being donated directly to the Fr. Ray Foundation:

THB 12,000 includes one night stay in a Deluxe Room including breakfast for 2 persons and 2 tickets to the Christmas Charity Light Up;

THB 20,000 includes one night stay in a Family Suite including breakfast for 2 persons and 2 tickets to the Christmas Charity Light Up;

THB 30,000 includes one night stay in a Luxury Suite including breakfast for 2 persons and 2 tickets to the Christmas Charity Light Up.

Please note that prices are net and for all of these room packages certain terms and conditions of stay will apply.

The Pattaya Mail's Peter Malholtra along with the participation of the Pattaya Jomtein Rotary Club has been a strong driving force of the Fr. Ray Foundation, and combined with the energy of the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, they are producing a powerhouse event to begin this season of giving. On the Eve of Christmas, the shining star according to Christian tradition led three wise men to a manger. This year's event on the 7th December 2004 happens to fall on the anniversary of the birthday of Pattaya's shining star, Fr. Ray, whose "Rays of Light" continue to prosper under the leadership of Fr. Philip. It is anticipated that all of the major dignitaries and VIP's of Pattaya and neighboring communities will clamber to be present on this auspicious occasion to celebrate the spirit of giving. In order to reserve your place please act quickly by calling the following number to make your donation pledge and secure your ticket (s) for the festivities:

The Cocktail Dinner Menu includes a spit-roast whole NZ Bred Carcass of Beef and whole Tuna Fish for the Sashimi table.