Back in 2010, the very first final of the Gift of the Gab packed out the Cotton Club and we were gobsmacked. From our rather humble beginnings where we could, on a good night, expect 30 people, we'd grown considerably. It seems as if something about the Gift of the Gab has caught people's imagination. Back in 2010, it was pretty much self-financed with losses absorbed with a smile and the conviction that once it gathered momentum, it could start to make money - for charity.
Last season (I just love saying that... it sounds so TV-like!) we raised more than 660 000 forints at the events with a further donation of 40 000 from THE CLUB, topping it off nicely at 700 000. All of that money went to the IHBC's Give a Little Campaign. And this season, we hope to do even better.
Last season (I will get tired of this in time!) we were hosted by Smiley's. A great venue that saw anywhere from 70 to 100 people turn up for the qualifying rounds. The final at the Orfeum sold out at 160. And this season, we hope to do even better, starting next week at The Cotton Club.
Last season, we had 25 speakers. Each month the challenge would be to fill the next month's slots. This season, we already have 13 confirmed speakers. So if you're sitting on the fence wondering will you or won't you - get your name in sooner rather than later. We'd hate to have to disappoint you.
Come along next week - bring your friends - spread the word - pack the house - and do your bit for charity. Give a little ...
Last season (I just love saying that... it sounds so TV-like!) we raised more than 660 000 forints at the events with a further donation of 40 000 from THE CLUB, topping it off nicely at 700 000. All of that money went to the IHBC's Give a Little Campaign. And this season, we hope to do even better.
Last season (I will get tired of this in time!) we were hosted by Smiley's. A great venue that saw anywhere from 70 to 100 people turn up for the qualifying rounds. The final at the Orfeum sold out at 160. And this season, we hope to do even better, starting next week at The Cotton Club.
Last season, we had 25 speakers. Each month the challenge would be to fill the next month's slots. This season, we already have 13 confirmed speakers. So if you're sitting on the fence wondering will you or won't you - get your name in sooner rather than later. We'd hate to have to disappoint you.
Come along next week - bring your friends - spread the word - pack the house - and do your bit for charity. Give a little ...
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