An elegant evening for Murdoch raises $10,000 for charity of the year

Wednesday 7 September 2011

Guests enjoyed a simply elegant evening at the 2011 St John of God Hospital Murdoch Annual Ball, held in the Southern Cross Gala Ballroom at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle on Saturday 3 September.

Five hundred staff and friends, doctors, allied health professionals, and key business partners attended in support of the hospital’s Charity of the Year, Passages Project – a special works project of St Vincent de Paul.

The Passages Resource Centre to be opened in the Peel region will provide the marginalised and homeless young people (12 – 25 years) with a 'passage' to help the transition from one life to another.

A Silent Auction and raffle generously supported by a range of local businesses raised nearly $10,000 for the project.

Ball guests enjoyed a 'Simply Elegant' theme with energetic entertainment by Proof in the main ballroom, with many taking the option to relax in the ‘Recovery Room’ late night lounge area with the urban vibe of Neo.

St John of God Hospital Murdoch Chief Executive Officer, Peter Mott, said the annual ball was the highlight of the hospital’s social calendar.

“It was great to see everyone enjoying an evening of first-class food, wine and entertainment in recognition of the fantastic work our caregivers and doctors do around the hospital,” Mr Mott said.

Silver Thomas Hanley, Burgess Rawson, HBF, APHS Pharmacy Group, Creative ADM and Worldwide Printing Cannington are major sponsors of the 2011 St John of God Hospital Murdoch Annual Ball.

IMAGES: Murdoch caregivers shed their uniforms and dressed up for a fabulous evening