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Monash Children's Hospital Gala 2023

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Monash Children's Hospital Gala 2023 (10/02/2023)

Published: 20/02/2023 12:25 pm

On behalf of Monash Health and the Monash Children's Hospital, they extend their heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported their 2023 gala event.

They are absolutely thrilled with the outcome of the event and eagerly look forward to putting the funds raised to use, making an enormous difference in helping very pre-term babies not only survive but thrive.

There were numerous highlights from the night, too many to list them all, but some notable standouts included:

  • The event featured incredible performances from Mitch Tambo, Isaiah Firebrace, Lee Kernaghan, and The Australian Theatre Company, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The enthusiasm and generosity displayed during the pledge time were truly remarkable, as the entire room rallied together in support.
  • Richard Lim, a dear friend and long-time supporter, set a lively tone for the evening by sharing how giving releases feel-good chemicals in the brain, keeping individuals happy and healthy. His inspiring words led to a flurry of generous pledges.
  • One of the most memorable moments was the giveaway of a brand new Toyota Corolla, generously provided by Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Paul Lane!
  • The Freemasons Foundation Victoria made an incredibly generous donation of $300,000, a contribution that will forever be appreciated.

It is with great excitement that they announce surpassing their fundraising target of $1,000,000. Initially reporting an unofficial tally of $1,133,000 on Friday evening, they can now officially confirm that they raised an impressive total of $1,270,434!

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of all those who attended the event on Friday, as well as the ongoing champions of their cause throughout the year.

Monash Health and the Monash Children's Hospital extend their sincere thanks to everyone involved, recognizing the significant impact their support will have on improving the lives of those in need.