About 340 patrons attended the annual event at Good Shepherd Catholic College on Saturday February 15, to help raise funds for sick kids at the Ronald McDonald Charity House.

Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia Acting CEO Denise Lumsden said the night was magical.

"Once again the people of Mount Isa has been amazing and come on board to support this event," Ms Lumsden said.

"We are astounded by the response and it's an extravagant night. We have Ronald here and fire twirlers and live entertainment."

Ms Lumsden said the funds raised from the event would go directly to helping sick kids.

"This event will support local sick kids right across our region," she said.

"Last year we had a 48pc increase in the number of families that we supported through Ronald McDonald House program in Townsville and 40 of those families were from Mount Isa.

"We have also supported 130 families through the new hospital cart at Mount Isa Hospital.

"This event raises awareness about the programs that we offer, but the money raised goes directly to making sure that the House will be there for families in the future."

Ms Lumsden said said the event had set its roots in Mount Isa and can expect to see it continue for many years to come.

"This is the 11^th event here in the Isa and we truly hope it is here to stay," she said.

"With this kind of community support I cannot see why we wouldn't keep it going."

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