Thank you to everyone for making Red Ball 2008 one of the most memorable ever raising an amazing $300,000. Proceeds from the evening will directly support: children living with cancer through the Fight Cancer Back on Track program.
Many experiences thrilled our audience on the night including a special appearance by Bert Newton, welcoming our guests and introducing our hosts for the evening, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness. Guests were treated to a special sneak peak of the eagerly awaited romantic adventure movie by Baz Lurhmann, ‘Australia’ featuring none other than Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Guests also had the unique opportunity to bid on two tickets to the premiere of ‘Australia’ in Los Angeles, including return airfares and tickets to the VIP after party for cast and crew. This one off experience fetched $40,000 and we would like to extend our congratulations to the lucky bidder!
The original ‘Man from Snowy River’, Tom Burlinson, wowed our guests with his recital of Banjo Paterson’s legendary poem as well as a fabulous performance of Frank Sinatra’s finest work, ‘Frank – A Life in Song’. Comedy duo, Hamish and Andy, appeared in a surprise video presentation to promote the silent auction experience they kindly donated, an exclusive invitation to attend their radio show, ‘Drive-time Live’ on Nova.
It was a star–studded event with special guests including, Bert and Patti Newton, Matt and Lauren Welsh, Derryn Hinch, Naomi Robson, Matt Hetherington, Molly Meldrum, Totti Goldsmith and Tim Campbell, just to name a few.
