Romanian Ovidiu Rom Association’s Halloween Charity Ball Raised Over EUR500,000

The event's guest of honor was American actor Nicolas Cage. On November 1, Cage will start shootings in Romania for 'Ghost Rider' Sequel: Spirit of Vengeance".

An impressive 18K white gold diamond necklace, donated by the Rafael & Sons Diamonds Company, was won by energy provider E.ON for EUR21,000. The company donated the necklace back to the Ovidiu Rom Association to be used in other fund raising events.

A pair of shoes donated by Madonna was also auctioned off Saturday evening and was returned to the Ovidiu Rom Association for the second time.

The Halloween Charity Ball, a fundraiser in its sixth year, has provided support for the programs of the Ovidiu Rom Association since 2005.

The money raised during the event has helped over 500 poor children to register for and stay in school and assisted 300 impoverished families. Also, 400 teachers have been trained in modern educational techniques, with Ovidiu Rom programs running in over 40 schools in underprivileged communities.

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