Newcastle Ball - June 12
The Newcastle CF Ball, started by two loving mums, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary Ball on Friday 12 June, 2009.
Newcastle CF 20th Anniversary Ball proudly sponsored by Williams the Jeweller and Kasumba
Theme: "Bling it on"
Date: Friday 12 June 2009
Time: 7 for 7.30pm
Venue: West Starlight Auditorium
Cost: $120 per person
Band: Whooshka
Please contact Wests Leagues Ticket window on 49351300 from Tuesday April 28
Enquiries: Nerida Walker 0409316154
Friday the 13th - not so unlucky for some, by Nerida Walker
Black Friday was auspiciously marked with the Annual Newcastle CF Ball on Friday the 13th. 328 revellers came together at Wests Starlight Room, New Lambton to raise funds for CFNSW and to greet the stroke of midnight by crossing the path of a black cat. The auditorium was gothic but not ghoulish with fairy lights in tortured willow from Ella Suite Events setting the scene for a memorable Black Friday.
The 2008 ball was the 19th consecutive ball in the Hunter and perfect time to acknowledge the marathon efforts of Joy Pegg and Jan Clucas who had lead the organization of every ball until this year.
Local paediatrician, Dr Larry Roddick led a toast to the Pegg and Clucas families for their commitment to the ball and its on-going success. A thank you DVD presentation of photos of past balls and the attendees raised a smile and brought back many memories of great times shared with the Newcastle CF Community and the legion of family, friends and work colleagues and other CF parents, who had been Joy and Jan’s volunteer army for 19 years.
KOFM radio personality, Nick Condon was Master of Ceremonies. Nick had little knowledge of CF before becoming involved with the ball and he was amazed at the energy, goodwill and generosity of everyone gathered.
Encouraged by her parents and twin sister Kathleen, Elizabeth Williams shared her experience of living with CF and her dedication to exercise and the efforts required for her to maintain her health and lifestyle. Rosie Day, Paediatric Physiotherapist from John Hunter Children’s Hospital updated supporters on current treatments and explained CF for those less familiar with the condition. The temporarily be-horned physiotherapist and enthusiastic member of the organising committee corralled batgirls, witches and little devils to sell tombola tickets.
More than $23,000 was raised for CFNSW to fund research and to help support families living with CF. Special thanks to Williams the Jewellers and Kasumba who have continued their amazing support of the ball and the silent auction.
Thank you to the dedicated people who come back year after year and welcome to the new faces and families who moved heaven and earth to attend the ball while balancing the care and treatments of their child or relative with CF.
