The fundraiser.

Well.
Ya'll know that this is THE blog post that is going to list all the awesome people/companies who have helped us raise some great funds for the WHS conference.
First of all though, let me thank everyone who made the effort to come along to the night. Especially those that travelled from Melbourne, Willaura and Geelong (and anywhere else I have missed!). We really appreciate it!!!
The great news is that we raised a little bit more that what we aimed for which means we can do most of the things we wanted to do.
So.
I will probably forget someone, or some company. But I am trying to make sure I remember everyone. If you see a name listed here and want to know more about them, send me an email and I will pass on the details.

The big auction prizes, kindly donated by:
Tattoo-Peter Mosby
Smith and Will
Paul Kellett
Coates Hire
Collins Transport
Mel & Luke Young
Simon Franc
Michael Walsh

Silent Auction Prizes, kindly donated by:
Torque Power Chainsaw and Mowers
Mobility Plus
Margaret Dridan
Lyn Duncan
Ivy & Jasmine
Westwood House of Silver
UFS Pharmacy Howitt Street
Chris & Noel Doecke
Handmade (Canberra)
The Falconer (Sydney)


Raffle/Game/Prizes, kindly donated by:
Craigs Hotel
The George Hotel
Red Lion bar and bistro
Jodie Fraser
Bakers Delight Sebastopol
South Side Synergi
Ballarat Bearings
Oscars
Sue Lake

Table Sponsors:
TAG Engineering
Collins Transport
Hydrautech
Mobility Plus
Professor John Ozolins
Tattoo (Peter Mosby)
JD's Sports Bar
Coates Hire
Ballarat Lift Truck Specialists
Paul Kellett
Sovereign Caravans
Westwood House of Silver

We have also received a number of donations, and so we give a special thanks to:
Melbourne Concrete Constructions
Vic Mix Concrete
Urban Living Developments
Mauro and Vivian Urban
Real Chai

I know I have probably missed a few, and will try and update as I remember. We have also received many generous cash donations from family and friends and we are extremely grateful for these.
Our next step is to start booking things in and finalising details.

I would like to say a big thankyou to my friend Jen for coming and helping to set up and during the night!

None of this fundraiser night would have been possible without the help of Faye Kricak. She has helped me from start to finish, despite having to face some challenges herself in the week leading up. It was a fun night and a big congratulations to the winning table. It was a very close night, with only 1 point I think between the winner and second place getter.

So now.
The countdown begins.


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