It was a truly magical experience for Ivan when he saw Wagner's Parsifal at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden. Joined by his partner Brent, the pair met the stars of the show, Petra Lang and Bernard Haitink.
Staying in a beautiful hotel overlooking the River Thames, avid opera fans Ivan and Brent enjoyed every minute of their VIP treatment, quaffing champagne in beautiful surroundings at the home of opera. The treat of meeting world famous stars, Petra Lang and Bernard Haitink, was a dream come true.
"There are not enough words in all the languages of the world combined to express to you and the Willow Foundation what this day meant to me. When I think what I enjoyed, what a difference it has made to my life experience, and when I think that all this was done for me for free on a charitable basis by people who do not even know me, have never met me, and owe me nothing, then I become quite emotional. To think that there is such charity and goodwill in the world is very, very touching and inspiring" said Ivan.