Guests are invited to join the GABA Family for the first ever Go Anywhere Be Anything Ball.
The glittering fundraising night has been created by two sisters who survived the Southport tragedy in 2024.
Money raised through sales will fund peer-led knife crime awareness in schools and colleges, and a drive to bring in compulsory first aid training for all pupils.
It will also support the KnifeSavers campaign which is led by surgeon Nikhil Misra who operated on and saved the elder sister’s life at University Hospital Aintree.
The Ball will be hosted by BBC One Show and BBC Radio Merseyside host Kevin Duala.
It will take place at the Waterfront Southport Hotel on the Promenade in Southport on Friday 20th March 2026.
Arrival is from 6.30pm with dinner starting from 7pm.
The dress code is black tie.
Tickets and tables can be booked here: Go Anywhere Be Anything Charity Ball Tickets, Waterfront Hotel, Southport | TryBooking United Kingdom
Tickets cost £80 each and include:
● A delicious three-course meal
● Welcome drink on arrival
● Live music and entertainment
● Resident DJ
● Live auction with unique prizes
Any businesses or organisations keen to learn more information, or donate any auction or raffle prizes, are invited to contact: Contact – GABA Clothing
The sisters organising the GABA Ball are unable to be named until they are 18 years old because of a legal order placed on all the girls who survived the tragedy.
They said: “We’d love you to come and join us for an unforgettable evening where elegance meets purpose.
“Every ticket, every bid, and every moment helps raise vital funds to provide bleed control packs and life-saving training in schools across the UK.
“We are also supporting the KnifeSavers campaign.
“Dress up, dine, dance — and make a real difference.”
GABA was set up by two sisters aged 15 and 10 who were involved in the tragic Southport attack in summer 2024.
The eldest girl, who was stabbed three times and needed surgery to save her life, was heroic in getting some of the younger girls in the Taylor Swift themed dance class out of the room and towards safety.
The girls have now teamed up to start GABA Clothing, a cool new brand which stands for ‘Go Anywhere – Be Anything’.
It features a series of t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies and caps for both adults and children: Home – GABA Clothing
The official launch took place at Silcock’s Pier Family Restaurant in summer 2025, as supporters gathered to celebrate the start of a powerful journey which aims to effect real change in society.
The GABA logo is ‘The Cheeky Monkey’.
The GABA clothing range has been designed by the girls and has been produced by Red Squirrel Creations in Southport.
GABA aspires to create more than just a brand. The girls want to cultivate a community that values resilience, creativity, and compassion.
Through their products, they aim to inspire individuals to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Together, they can build a future where everyone feels empowered to ‘Go Anywhere Be Anything’.
● For more details about GABA Clothing please visit: Home – GABA Clothing
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