What's been happening
Hannah's Chance Foundation has been the beneficiary of some fantastic events over the past year. The Foundation is very grateful to its generous supporters who organise these events.
2011 Butterfly Dinner Dance
An amazing event once again organised by board members Leigh Webb and Aideen Quigley with the Gold Coast Fundraising Committee on Saturday 16th July at Twin Towns Showroom. Around 300 guests attended the annual ball with close to $30,000 raised from the evening. Guest speaker David Thomas spoke about the importance of funding for research and HOCA Nurse, Sue Fleay, who has looked after many sarcoma patients, including Leigh Webb’s son Corey, Tom O’Driscoll and Hannah Ciobo-O’Driscoll, won the beautiful Butterfly Pendant created by jeweller Rex Horsely. “Having looked after Hannah and Tom, it was wonderful to win the pendant. I wear it everyday” said Sue.
Wahu Sarcoma Surf Team Challenge 2011
The 3rd Annual Sarcoma Surf Teams Challenge sponsored by “Wahu” was held on the 24th July with 5 local boardriding teams participating in the competition. $3,500 was raised at the event and a big thank you to Surfin Snaps and Gold Coast Surf Magazine for your ongoing support. Once again a great effort from Leigh Webb and the Gold Coast team for organising this event.
Butterfly Effect Luncheon
Another successful ladies luncheon was held on 22nd July at the Terrabora Room, Dune, at Palm Beach. 40 guests attended the lunch and silent auctions, lucky door prizes and raffles raised a total of $975. Guest speaker Jess Ainscough, The Wellness Warrior, spoke about her journey with the fight against Sarcoma. Thank you again to Leigh and team for a successful luncheon.
“Reach Out For Rory” Afternoon Tea
Sadly on the 22nd of December, 2010, courageous Rory Mulligan passed away from an Osteosarcoma. He was just 19 years old. On the 20th August this year, 100 people came together for afternoon tea at the Star Cafe in Toowoomba to celebrate what would have been Rory's 20th birthday. That night more of Rory's friends attended a 'glow party' held at the Cube nightclub, where Rory used to work while he attended university. As a result of these events, $3700 was donated to Hannah's Chance Foundation to aid in the fight against sarcoma. Rory's mother, Debbie, would like to thank everyone who opened their hearts in memory of her courageous son and his battle against this heartbreaking disease.
Melbourne Cup Butterfly Luncheon
Judy Phillips and Caroline Steadman wives of Chairman Tony Phillips and board member Dr Peter Steadman, along with a dedicated committee organised a fantastic Melbourne Cup Event held at Moda Portside on Tuesday 1 November 2011. 210 guests attended the event along with the amazing auction prizes and donations, over $22,000 was raised for Hannah’s Chance Foundation. A wonderful achievement by our Brisbane fundraising committee at our first Melbourne Cup Event.
Melbourne Cup Butterfly Luncheon, 1 Nov 2011
Sarcoma International Awareness Week July 2011
Reach Out For Rory Afternoon Tea, 20th August 2011
