| The Trish Foundation's "Sports of All Sorts"
Gala Charity Ball, supported by Guest of Honour Betty Cuthbert AM, Alan
Jones AO Radio 2GB, Hon Brendan Nelson, Barry O'Farrell, Sporting
Celebrities, generous sponsors and supporters, was a great success.
Professor Peter Russell, a member of the Trish Foundation's Scientific
Research Committee said, "We reached the $1M mark during the evening. Can
you imagine what that has meant to MS researchers throughout our Australian
universities?"
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Above: Rhonda Gillam, Guest of
Honour Betty Cuthbert and Karin McMillan (Bentley Sydney) |
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Alan Jones AO, Radio 2GB and Hon Brendan Nelson, Defence Minister |
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The Trish Foundation’s “Sports of All Sorts” Gala Charity Ball
saw sporting stars from athletics, tennis, rugby league, cricket, water polo,
basketball and golf get together on a magical night of fun and goodwill.
Following the success of the Ball, the Foundation has raised over $1 million for
research to pursue the cure or preventive strategy for multiple sclerosis.
The “Sports of All Sorts” Gala Charity Ball was supported by
champions in their field and the shining star of the evening was inspirational
Guest of Honour Betty Cuthbert AM, who travelled from Perth especially for the
evening. The highlight of the evening was the inspiring and moving Testimonial
given to Betty by Alan Jones AO, Radio 2GB, celebrating Betty’s brilliant career
and the prolonged standing ovation which followed.
Hon Brendan Nelson and Barry O’Farrell, both of whom have
significantly supported the Foundation since inception, attended the Ball. Dr.
Nelson gave a memorable speech, emphasizing hope for people with MS and
delivering a message from the Prime Minister which said, in part, “Your
organisation, in association with Multiple Sclerosis Australia and MS Research
Australia, makes a vital contribution towards multiple sclerosis research. It is
the dedication and innovative approaches of organisations such as yours that can
make a significant difference to the lives of people affected by multiple
sclerosis.”
With Master of Ceremonies Greg Clark, Fox Sports Rugby
Commentator at the helm, the Trish Foundation’s Auctioneer Craig Marshall,
Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall in full flight and DMC Digital’s touching video
contributing considerably, the Ball was a roaring success.
The Ball was also supported by sporting greats Ken Rosewall
(tennis), Wayne Pearce (rugby league), Jane Flemming (athletics), John Alexander
(tennis), Debbie Watson (water polo), Brett Ogle (golf), Phil Blake (rugby
league), Damian Keogh (basketball) and Brendon Julian (cricket). All gave
generously of their time hosting tables, the Foundation’s guests having bid in
an online auction for the privilege of sharing their company for the evening.
The Ball also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the
establishment of the MS Society in New South Wales and was a significant event
for the MS Community.
Professor Peter Russell, a member of the Trish Foundation’s
Scientific Research Committee said, “We reached the $1m mark during the evening.
Can you imagine what that has meant to MS researchers throughout our Australian
universities?”
The Trish Foundation and those with MS would like to say an
enormous thank you to our Guest of Honour Betty Cuthbert, Alan Jones, Dr.
Brendan Nelson, Barry O’Farrell, MC Greg Clark, Auctioneer Craig Marshall, DMC
Digital, Ken Rosewall, Wayne Pearce, Jane Flemming, John Alexander, Debbie
Watson, Brett Ogle, Phil Blake, Damian Keogh, Brendon Julian, the Foundation’s
major Corporate Sponsor Symbion Laverty Pathology, Flashback, our major
sponsors, each and every person who attended the Ball and supported the Trish
Foundation so generously and the many companies, people and organisations who
made generous donations.
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| Rhonda Gillam and Guest of Honour Betty
Cuthbert |
Jeremy Wright, Executive Director MS Research
Australia, Roy Langsford, Director Trish Foundation and Hon Brendan Nelson |
Ken and Wilma Rosewall, Peter Ledgerwood and
Kaye Dening AM, Director of the Trish Foundation |
Alan Jones AO, Radio 2GB. Alan's inspiring Testimonial to
Betty Cuthbert was the highlight of the evening. |
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| The Trish Foundation's Major Corporate
Sponsor, Symbion Laverty Pathology (back) Nick Champness, NSW/ACT State
Manager, Angela Triggs (front) Joanne Clarke, Elizabeth O'Brien, Christel
Armstrong |
Niall King (Rotary Club of Strathfield),
Brett Ogle and Carole King |
Brett Jordan and Symbion Laverty Pathology's
Tracey Jordan, a major contributor to the success of the Ball |
Geoff Wolf
(Waldorf Apartment Hotel Group), Jeremy Wright (Executive Director MS
Research Australia), Rosemary O'Farrell and Barry O'Farrell (State Member
for Ku-ring-gai) |
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| Greg and Debbie Castle and
Guest of Honour Betty Cuthbert |
Trish Foundation's Auctioneer, Craig
Marshall, Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall Gordon, auctioning the Wilson Golf
Package donated by Ray Wilson, Golf Professional Strathfield Golf Club.
Greg Castle and Paul Langsford are displaying the Wilson Golf Package. |
MC Greg Clark interviewing Wayne Pearce |
Gary Morris, Parramatta Leagues Club and his
wife Margaret |
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| MC Greg Clark interviewing Brendon Julian |
John Alexander and Gayle Meredith |
Dave Badlan and Debbie Watson |
Pam and Peter Done, the Foundation's Honorary
Auditor since inception |
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| left to right Kay Riley, Wendy Wren, Pat
Mackle, Pat Smith, Mary Campbell |
Matthew Betsey, Scott Manley, David Gilbert,
CEO Cricket NSW |
left to right Jackson Hills, Gavin Lawrence,
Daniel Farrar |
Rhonda Zealand and Glen McMahon |
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left to right Peter Sheean, Virginia Olney, Margaret Sheean |
Jenny and Geoff Wolf, Waldorf Apartment Hotel Group
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left to right Muriel Buckeridge, Paul Laurenson, Karen and
Bernie Banton |
Shirley Harding, who made the chair covers and bows for the
evening and Trish's grandfather, Ray Easy |
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Suzie and Darren Day. Suzie conducted
the Online Auction for the Sporting Celebrities. |
Bob Templeman and Ray Wilson, Rotary
Club of Strathfield |
Rhonda Gillam, Guest of Honour Betty Cuthbert and Ian
Ballard, XYZnetworks |
Liz Grellman and Angela Farrell, Trish's
cricket mates |
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Emma Key and DMC Digital's Hollie
Meredith. DMC Digital generously produced the video for the evening pro
bono. |
Amanda Chaplin, Kerry Ballard and Sue
Woodward |
Rose Nathan (Nestle Australia) and Mark Deacon. Nestle
generously donated chocolates for each guest, as well as many auction items. |
Hon Brendan Nelson and Bernie and Karen
Banton |
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| Jamie Brooks and his mother
Alma, who cared for Trish during her struggle with MS |
MC Greg Clark interviewing
Damian Keogh |
left to right Lawrence Beetmirza, Ken
Rosewall, Jane Flemming, Atour Beetmirza (front) Ashor Beetmirza |
Guest of Honour Betty Cuthbert and Sarah
Ross-Smith |
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George Benardos, Patty Amos, Maria Benardos |
Greg and Debbie Castle and
Brendon Julian |
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Major Sponsors
Sincere gratitude to the Trish Foundation’s Major Sponsors/supporters for
their significant support of the Foundation and its goal
Additional Sponsors/Supporters
Thank you very much to these
organisations, our additional sponsors and supporters, for their generous
support of the Trish Foundation and its goal:
Acknowledgements:
The Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation wishes to
sincerely thank the following companies, people and organisations for their
generosity, sponsorship and support and for their contribution to the funds
raised towards our research:
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Warren Abbott,
Ashfield Motors
ACP Kids
Rau Albert
John Alexander
Julie Anderson
Maureen Anderton
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth
Arrabalde
Ashwood Country
Comfort Resort & Motel, Dubbo
Chris Athas,
Quiksilver Retail Balgowlah
Athletics New
South Wales
Australian Open
AvantCard
Avis Australia
Avon Products
Bacardi Lion
Ian Ballard,
XYZnetworks
Dr. Michael
Barnett
Bobby Barter
Richard Batterley
Bel Paese
Ristorante Italiano, North Sydney
Therese Bell
David Benn, Arthur
C. Easy Private Jeweller
Bentley Sydney
Bertram Printing,
Chatswood
Joanna Betteridge
Big W
Phil Blake
Katrina Blowers
Jasmin Bond,
Greentrees Guest House Orange
David Booth,
Westmead Millennium Institute
John Bourke,
Traditional Golf Design Limited, NZ
Barry Bradford,
Golf Events
BridgeClimb
Graham Bryce,
Vodafone
Burke’s Backyard
Magazine
Donald Campbell
Design
Margaret and Ron
Campbell, Laggan Hotel, Laggan
Captain Cook
Cruises
Greg and Debbie
Castle
Century 21
Cordeaux Marshall Gordon
Cheviot Bridge,
Kissing Bridge Wines
Greg Clark, Fox
Sports
Jenny Comanos
Matt Conway,
Conway Design
Fenton Coull,
Tennis Australia
Cricket Australia
Cricket New South
Wales
Cue Clothing
Company
Betty Cuthbert AM
Joan and Geoff
Dartnell
Ruth da Silva,
Gallery Oscar
Suzie Day
DMC Digital Pty
Ltd
Wendy and David
Dodd
Peter Done, KPMG
Matt Durrant
Eastern Creek
Raceway
Arthur C. Easy
Private Jeweller
Graham and Lorrie
Easy
Matthew Easy,
Insite Organisation
Ray Easy
Ensemble Theatre
Peter Evans,
Hugo’s Lounge Restaurant and Bar Kings Cross
Mark Fargas,
Legends Under Glass
Angela Farrell
FCm Travel,
Melbourne
Featherdale
Wildlife Park
Richard Ferguson,
Bertram Printing
Glen Finnan
Flashback
Jane Flemming
Forms for Hair,
Pymble
Michael Fox,
Roseville Chatswood Florist
Fox Sports
Gallery Oscar
Rodney Gibbons, SN King Pty Ltd
Bill Gilbert
Adam Gilchrist
Gillespie’s Hire & Sales Service, Artarmon
Rhonda Gillam
Golf Australia
Golf Events Pty Ltd
Maxine Gourley
Andrew and Libby Gray
Greentrees Guest House Orange
Grant Hackett
Happy Medium
Shirley Harding
Matt Hayden
Mark Higgins, Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Canberra
Hilton Brisbane
Kaye Hodgkinson
The Hon John Howard, Prime Minister |
Hugo’s at Pymble Italian Restaurant
Hugo’s Lounge Restaurant and Bar Kings Cross
Andrew Hunt
Tony Ienna, Upper Level Hairdressing
Insite Organisation
International Quarterback
Anthony Jennings
Ben Jobberns
Alan Jones AO
Tracey Jordan, Symbion Laverty Pathology
Brendon Julian
Ron Kalman, West Pymble Cellars
Paul Kamsler Jnr, Pacific International Cairns on the Esplanade
Simon Katich
Phil Kearns
Simon Keith, Classic Sportswear
Damian Keogh
Niall King, Rotary Club of Strathfield
SN King Pty Ltd
Kingsgrove Sports Centre
KPMG
Hayley Lake
Roy and Carol Langsford
Legends Under
Glass
Lexus of Chatswood
Graham Liney, Willowvale Mill, Laggan
Little Daisies, West Pymble
Roland Lumbroso, Piccolino Italian Cuisine West Pymble
Luna Park Sydney
Pat Mackle, AvantCard
Pat and Trevor Mackle
Macquarie Bank Foundation
Lora Man, West Lindfield Chinese Restaurant
Craig Marshall, Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall Gordon
Christina Matthews, Cricket NSW
Mayhem Event Management
Therese McCabe, Tennis Ranch Allsports, Gladesville
Rebecca McGlouglin
Fiona McKay, Westmead Millennium Institute
Professor James McLeod
Therese McManus
Brian and Karin McMillan, Bentley Sydney
Roy and Bev McWilliam
Sue, Doug and Paul Meredith, DMC Digital
Peter Minucos
David Misson, QBE Sydney Swans
Charles and Louise Mooney, Killaiden House, Laggan
Gary Morris, Parramatta Eels
Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Hotel, Perth
MS Research Australia
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area M.S. Branch
Multiple Sclerosis Australia
Rose Nathan, Nestle Australia
Hon. Brendan Nelson, Federal Member for Bradfield
Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler
Nestle Australia
Network North Business Connection
Net Worth Financial Planners
Greg Norman
Barnaby Norris
North Shore Times
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
Marco Nussbaumer, Micromania
Nutrimetics
Davina and Don
O’Brien
Oceanside Resort Luxury Accommodation, Mt Maunganui NZ
Chris Odman, Eastern Creek Raceway
Daniel Odman, Lexus of Chatswood
Vicki Odman
Barry O’Farrell, State Member for Ku-ring-gai
Brett Ogle
Jan O’Neill
Alan Overton AM, Parramatta Leagues Club
Mustafa Ozluk, Symbion Laverty Pathology
Pacific International Cairns on the Esplanade
Steven Papadopoulos
Parramatta Eels
Parramatta Leagues Club
Pasadena on Pittwater
Michelle Paulson, Waldorf Apartment Hotel Parramatta
Wayne Pearce
Penrith Platypus
Cruiser
Ray and Carole Pinn
Portmans
Professor John Pollard
Michael Pontin
Tahsha Pratt
Prestige Outdoor Images
QBE Sydney Swans
Quest Margaret River
Quicksilver |
Quiksilver Retail Balgowlah
Ravenswood School for Girls
Readers Digest
Riverside Oaks, Cattai
RMD Advertising & Print
John Roberts
Kay Roberts
Stuart Roberts, Edge Framing
Al Roony, Rockfire Parramatta
Roseville Florist
Roseville College
Roseville College Foundation
Ken and Wilma Rosewall
Sarah Ross-Smith
Rotary Club of Strathfield
Bob Rush
John and Judy Russell, West Pymble Village Butchery
Professor Peter Russell
Trent and Sharon Russell
Lachlan Searle
Sebel Kirkton Park
Margaret and Peter Sheean
David and Judith Shepherd
Penny Shore
Singapore Airlines
Peter Slee, DMC Digital
Greg Sleigh, Telstra Stadium
Tony Smallwood, Registered Valuer
Mark Smith
Melinda Smyth, Nutrimetics representative
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
Solar Springs Health Retreat Pty Limited
Harry Solomons, Kingsgrove Sports Centre
Sportspower St Ives
Anthony Stanich Optometry, Chatswood
Sunbeam Corporation
Surfection
Swarovski
Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Dance Company
Sydney Sporting Supplies Pty Ltd
Sydney Tower + OzTrek
Sydney Tower Restaurant
Sydney Turf Club
Symbion Laverty Pathology
Tallwoods Golf and Country
Club
Taronga Zoo
Telstra Stadium
Tennis
Australia
Tennis New South Wales
Tennis Ranch Allsports, Gladesville
The Bankside Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Auckland NZ
The Beauty Shop Northbridge
The Grand Mercure Hotel on Swanston, Melbourne
The Just Group
Geoff Thoroughgood
John Tognolini, Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Hotel, Perth
Typequick
Upper Level Hairdressing
Venue Restaurant, Leichhardt
Vintage Golf Course
Voluntary
workers
Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Canberra
Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Parramatta
Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Sydney
Waldorf Apartment Hotel, The Entrance
Dr. John Walsh
Warren Wilson, Avis Australia
Watermark Restaurant, Balmoral Beach
Debbie Watson OAM
Jim Watson, Home Handyman Services
Paula Waugh, Big W
Westmead Millennium Institute, Researchers
West Pymble Cellars
West Pymble Village Butchery
Western Plains Zoo
Wilson Parking
Ray Wilson, Golf Professional Strathfield Golf Club
Wilson Sporting Goods
Jenny Wolf
Geoff Wolf, Waldorf Apartment Hotel Group
Grahame Wolfe
Ben Wood
Woolloomooloo Waters Apartment Hotel Sydney
Jeremy Wright, MS Research Australia
XYZnetworks
Philip Zajek, The Grand Mercure Hotel on Swanston Melbourne
Zoological Parks Board of NSW |
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