by Jacqueline Alliss 11 May, 2011
Breast Cancer Care of Western Australia raised $50,000 at Perth’s Biggest Royal Wedding event on Friday 29th April.
Over 400 guests had the best of both worlds at the Government House Ballroom, watching the Royal Wedding and the AFL game on two large screens.
Organiser of the event, Karen Wardrop, said she wanted to raise funds to make a difference to the lives of women in Western Australia going through breast cancer treatment.
“This event will go hand in hand with our co-organiser, Sherree Blackley, who will be walking the Kokoda Trail on June six with 12 other Perth women, like Ten newsreader Narelda Jacobs where they will be raising funds for the Breast Cancer Care of WA,” said Mrs Wardrop.
“I am a double breast cancer survivor, I enjoy fundraising so this was the perfect opportunity to put it all together,” she said.
The Governor of Western Australia, Ken Michael, opened the doors at the beginning of the evening to greet all guests.
Guests included Ten newsreader Narelda Jacobs, My Kitchen Rules contestants Daniel Pirone and Stefania Muscara and Nine presenter Pip O’Connell.
Guests also watched a performance by Sally Spectacular, a live auction and a fashion parade.
“The entertainment provided by this organisation and the viewing of the Royal Wedding were up to exceptional standards,” said guest Mrs Bianca Tabbakh.
“It almost felt as though we were at a real wedding,” she said.
“It was fantastic to see so many people and sponsors come together to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Care campaign.
“The night was really popular with the ladies but the organisers did well by catering for those who did not want to miss out on the AFL so they screen the footy live.
“My husband was thrilled that they screened the AFL game,” she said.
“The night was a great success as we had plenty of sponsors who were committed to assisting us, we also ensured that we had the best possible caterers, security and responsibly served alcohol,” said Mrs Wardrop.
The “success” of the night was raising just over $50,000 for Breast Cancer Care WA.
The organisers were “over the moon” as their fundraising goal was $20,000.
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