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Clubs of Western Sydney Charity Race Day

On Saturday 31^st October 2009 Westmead Medical Research Foundation hosted the Clubs of Western Sydney Charity Race Day in the Grand Pavilion at Rosehill Racecourse. The event raised over $35 000 for the Foundation which is the key fundraiser for excellence in medical research and clinical care at Westmead.

 

Over 300 guests enjoyed a three course meal and a wonderful day of racing. Ron Hilditch won first prize in the raffle, a Captain Cook cruise around the Islands of Fiji. Thank you to Captain Cook Cruises for donating this fabulous prize. Guests were invited to participate in the Best Dressed competition with prizes for both men and women kindly donated by Courtyard Marriott, Face Body Wellness and Mala Tokyo.

 

MC Ross ‘Rossco’ Hutchison successfully auctioned off a 2GB advertising package worth over $5000, Blacktown Workers was the successful bidder. Key speaker, Professor Tony Cunningham, Director of Westmead Millennium Institute then spoke about the excellent research being conducted at Westmead Millennium Institute.

 

Alan Overton AM, Board Member of Westmead Medical Research Foundation, said “We sincerely appreciate the support of the Clubs of Western Sydney over the past 9 years. This has been a great day of camaraderie, racing and fundraising. All funds will go towards supporting the incredible doctors and researchers at Westmead”

 

We would like to thank the followings Clubs for their generous support of the day;

Blacktown Workers

ClubsNSW

Parramatta RSL

Parramatta Leagues

Dooleys

St Marys Leagues

Wenty Leagues

Mounties

 

For more information please contact

Kylie Strudwick

Marketing Manager

(02) 9845 6289