Koala Kids has reconnected with hundreds of supporters during the past month with two overwhelmingly successful fundraising events, an intimate dinner at Grossi Florentino and a really happy lunch at The Big Group’s Ormond Hall. 

Koala Kids Gala Committee invited 70 guests to a black-tie evening in the magnificent Grossi Florentino dining room, presented by Kay & Burton.   

Elegantly dressed guests enjoyed Champagne and exquisite canapes followed by a beautiful three-course meal specially designed by Guy Grossi including his signature chocolate soufflés.   

All agreed it was a spectacular evening filled with laughter and fundraising. Highlights included Stephen Mahy who doubled as MC and entertainer, a fabulous on-line auction and furious and competitive bidding on amazing auction items.   

A fortnight later around 200 ladies enjoyed lunch at Ormond Hall, our first in-person lunch since 2019. 

Long-time supporters and some new friends came together to enjoy each other and raise awareness and funds for Koala Kids.  A record number of raffle tickets were bought for a chance at 19 irresistible prizes and guests generously pledged too.  Provincial Home Living and Marshall White proudly supported the event together with a host of other companies generous donations.  

Guests smiled through their tears listening to guest speakers Kathleen Morris and her 10-year-old daughter Novalie’s story which included the two of them being treated with the same chemotherapy, Kat for breast cancer and Novalie’s Leukaemia.  Novalie and her best friend Matilda then gave each guest one of Novalie’s Bee Brave Cards designed and printed specially for Koala Kids guests.  

During a year when fundraising has been particularly challenging we’ve hosted two great events.  We have engaged nearly 300 Koala Kids supporters and raised more than $100,000 to enable us to continue to provide small things that make a difference for children and young people undergoing cancer treatment.