Little Feet Taking Big Steps Ball 2009
It is with the greatest of pleasure that we invite you to please join us at the
Stillbirth Foundation Australia’s major annual fundraising event, our fourth Little Feet Taking Big Steps Ball
to be held on Saturday 25th July at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.
Yes, come and join us!
This will be an amazing night as we make a significant difference to the future reduction of stillbirth statistics!
Patron of the Stillbirth Foundation and fabulous actor and entertainer, Jay Laga’aia, will lead us through a fun-filled and busy evening. Jonathan Morris, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Professor, University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital, will update us on what research projects have been funded by the Stillbirth Foundation Australia. Celebrated charity auctioneer Ian Gollan, will ensure the best price is achieved for our Live Auction Lots that money can’t normally buy.
Tickets remain at just $175 per ticket and include a stunning three course meal and all beverages, including beer kindly provided by Byron Bay Brewery and non-alchoholic drinks by Coca-Cola Amatil.
Scroll right to the bottom of this page and there'll you find details about how to rsvp. As you go, please marvel at the fabulous prizes that you will have the opportunity to win through silent auctions, raffles, live auctions and games!
LIVE AUCTION LOTS
Enjoy lunch with rugby great Phil Kearns, for yourself and some of your mates at Nilgiri's Restaurant
Meet the band Cat Empire backstage at a Brisbane open air concert on Sunday 6th September and enjoy two nights accommodation at The Point Brisbane for the same weekend in an executive suite with Storey Bridge views and 2 full buffet breakfasts each morning
Spend Sunday at the Stables with Australia’s leading racehorse trainer, Gai Waterhouse, for yourself and three friends enjoying a parade of horses and sipping champagne whilst mingling with the owners.
Sweat at a personal training session with buff celebrity trainer, Shannan Ponton, famed for his role as personal trainer on Channel 10's The Biggest Loser. Six people can attend for this 1 1/2 hour session, and includes a voucher for running shoes from Brooks Infiniti
As featured in Canon's Creative for a Cause, framed photograph of female Humpback Whale in Tongan waters by Belinda Pratten, 2007 printed by Stephen Best on archival Bamboo paper donated by Freeswimmers.
Framed signed Waratahs Jersey signed by the entire 2009 team donated by NSW Rugby
SILENT AUCTION LOTS
Spencer and Rutherford Limited Edition Handbag
Family Zoo Pass to either Taronga or Western Plains Zoo
Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club round of golf for four people
Urban Spa Treatment
Family Pass to Silk Ikats of Central Asia exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW
Sony Blackberry
Enjoy a day at the races at Illawarra Turf Club including a three course lunch for 10 people in the members dining room
Forty One Restaurant degustation menu for two
Range of winter accessories, including brown felt hat, mushroom handbag, beige wrap and tartan shawl from Condura
9ct gold and crystal heart earrings from Bevilles Jewellers
Basket of Natural Instinct Body Products
Kris Leigh Photography Session
Two night midweek stay at Lavender Cottage & Manor, Blue Mountains
Storksak Parent Bag
Luke Mangan dukkah and olive oil gift set
Coffs Harbour Experience including Family Dolphin encounter at Pet Porpoise Pool, 5 nights accommodation at Emerald Beach Holiday Park in a Spa Village and 1 nights accommodation at Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort
Travel by train on the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide courtesy of Great Southern Rail
Byron Bay retreat for 5 nights for 1 person 14 to 19 September including 1 hour massage
Susie Dureau original artwork
One week's work experience at the Australian Women's Weekly
A selection of cookbooks from the Australian Women's Weekly
Captain Cook Cruises Club Dinner for 2 adults
Estee Lauder hamper
Original Artwork by Rob Ayers
Toby's Estate Coffee hamper pack and gift voucher for coffee school
Cafe Mint Voucher
Urban Originals bags
Gidget Goes to Culburra Beachhouse weekend away
Signed Socceroos Jersey donated by Football Federation Australia
Veducci $500 clothing voucher from the 2009 Spring/Summer Range
Mark Gray Landscape print of Picnic Rocks, Tasmania
Cotton On Clothing Voucher
Case of Premium Wine from GraysOnLine
Melbourne Festive Season Accommodation Package of two nights in a superior room with breakfast for two people at the Hotel Windsor
Experience New Zealand! Including a 5 day luxury KEA Campervan or Motorhome, 2 nights accommodation at Novotel Queenstown and 1 night accommodation in Auckland
Responsible Serving of Alcohol Course
Sean's Kitchen Dining Voucher
Surfing Package including a cap signed by current no. 1 Joel Parkinson and Taj Burrows donated by Billabong Australia, and a body board donated by the Kirkwood children
Biggest Loser T-shirt signed by all 2009 contestants donated by Jeda Symonds-Poynton
Luxury Melbourne overnight accommodation at The Lyall Hotel Spa, South Yarra
Two nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom ocean view apartment at the Meriton Serviced Apartments, Gold Coast
Michael Chetham Photography Family Portrait sitting plus one 10" x 7" matted portrait
Massage voucher from Mind Advantage, Balmain
"Bugs and Dirt" Painting by talented artist, Jessica Geron
Enjoy a fabulous weekend away in the Hunter Valley staying at Two Rivers Wines Cottage of 4 bedrooms overlooking the Hunter River and surrounded by grapes.
LOTS OF RAFFLE PRIZES
Kenwood Patissier stainless steel mixer donated by Linda Price
Saeco Primea Ring Coffee Machine donated by Deals Direct
Charles Heidseck Brut Reserve Champagne
Accommodation package at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Carol Gibbons Family Portrait Photography Session
Christian Dior Gift Basket
Oricom digital cordless phone
Breville Sandwich Press
Sydney Harbour Kayaks eco tours for two people
Bather's Pavilion Dining Voucher
Fruit Only basket
Levendi Jewellery custom designed piece
Aria Restaurant Dining Voucher
GAMES & LUCKY SPOT PRIZES
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard private wine tasting vouchers includign 2 bottles of their Pioneer range
A cracker of a magnum of wine from Oliver's Taranga Vineyards, South Australia
Individual 125g plum puddings from the Traditional Plum Pudding Company
Evo Hair Care Packs
GOODY BAGS
And, as always, every guest will leave with a bag of goodies including vouchers and gifts from Notebook Magazine, Ella Rouge Beauty, Lavender Cottage & Manor Blue Mountains, Ferrero Rocher, Cedel Hairspray from Brands RMJ Pty Ltd, and Spencer & Rutherford.
ADDITIONAL THANK YOUS
Paper Boys for donating the envelopes for our invitations
Quality Print Group for printing of our beautiful invitations
Carnival and Toy Wholesalers who are kindly providing our ballons and decorations
Our photographer, Mick Toal, who will once again splendidly record our evening
The ultimate goal of the Stillbirth Foundation Australia is to reduce the incidence of stillbirth in Australia and to reach this goal we aim to fund and encourage research into stillbirth and to increase public awareness about stillbirth.
Tickets remain at just $175 per ticket and include a stunning three course meal and all beverages. Please complete the attached Response Card and return with your payment to P O Box 9 Willoughby NSW 2068.
For further information, please contact Melinda Hickin by email at melinda@stillbirthfoundation.org.au or by phone on 0416 146 272.