Instead of getting presents for her 19th birthday Abby is getting dressed up, and urging others to do so too, for a charity in support of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The Real Red Carpet Cocktail Ball will be held at the Clarence Town School of Arts Hall on Saturday November 12.

Now living in Sydney, working and studying film and motivational speaking, Abby grew up in Clarence Town after moving to the town as a child with parents Tanya Watts and Robert Wilson.

“I decided this year instead of presents for my birthday I want people to give to the hospital,” she said. “I also plan to volunteer there later this year.”

Abby said she had been overwhelmed, but not surprised, by the support of the local community which has donated prizes and other services to make the night a success.

Abby has organised $1000 worth of prizes to be given and more than $6000 worth to be won or auctioned. 

Tickets are $60 (plus a booking fee) and include, canapés, desserts, DJ, photo booth, a professional photographer, local transport to and from the venue at the cost of a gold coin donation, a lucky door prize, raffles, and a speech from a child who has spent time in the hospital.

For tickets, call 0477 977019 or visit the Real Red Carpet Cocktail Ball Facebook page.