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We
wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our supporters of
our 2008 Food for Thought Gala Dinner Melbourne
Signature Chefs which was held on Monday 28th August
at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.
The dinner has raised over $138,000 to support the
Institute’s crucial research into Mental Illness, including
depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It is only
though your support that we are able to raise such
significant funds in one evening.
This year we would especially like to thank:
Our guests for their attendance and commitment to medical
research;
Our Melbourne Chefs: Ben
Shewry, Andrew McConnell, Geoff Lindsay, Matt Wilkinson,
Robin Wickens
and Jochen Hess
Our Major Signature Sponsors: Air France KLM, Four Seasons
Hotel, Sydney, Cerrone, YSL Beaute, Coriole, Captain Cook
Cruises and Icon Film Distribution
Our Signature Beverage Sponsors:
Yering Station, Mount Langi Ghiran, Taltarni, De Bortoli,
Shelmerdine, Stonier, Brown Brothers, Vittoria Coffee and
Perrier Mineral Water .
Our Signature Course Sponsors: Fugen Constructions, Hicksons
Lawyers, St George Bank, Cox Richardson and Winton
Associates
Our Production Support Network: Simon Marnie, Matthew and
Pira Carroll , Brent Street Theatre, Strung our Strings,
Cairellie Showcraft, Guy McEwan and Donna Brooks, Matt
Caulfield and Rawson Graphics for all their time and energy
in making this year so successful;
Our Food for Thought Dinner Event Committee; Mardi Le Page,
Sandra Constantine, Leanne Hayward, David Morgan, Alistair
Keep, Robyn Kiddle and Louise Claridge for all their hard
work and dedication;
And all the other business’s who provided so many wonderful
prizes for fundraising during the evening including
Christian Dior, Baubridge and Kay, the Australian Ballet,
Capitol Theatre, Opera Australia, Sheraton Mirage, Port
Douglas, the Sydney Seafood School and Penguin Australia
We
could not have raised this wonderful amount without your
support – thank you to you all !
We are already planning the 2009 Gala Dinner extravaganza
and please note for your dairies that the 2009 Food For
Thought Gala Dinner will take place on Monday 3rd August at
the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney at $250 per person. With
this new, reduced ticket price, only made possible through
the very generous support of the Four Seasons Hotel; long
term sponsors of our gala dinners, we strongly encourage you
to book your 2009 tickets early. |
