I’m fundraising for Cancer Council Victoria to help stop cancer.
Hi there Cancer fighting friend!
By gum, can you believe it's 2023 already!? Holy smokes.
New year, same me, can only mean one thing... THE GALA 2023 planning has begun!
I feel after years of this event, you don't need the spiel on why I created and continue to host The Gala, but if you're new here, please read on.. if you're not new here, please scroll down and skip this brief but hugely important summary of why I do what I do.
My Mum = BRCA1 genetic mutation, 4 time cancer survivor.
Hero status in my eyes, and reason behind my fundraising efforts.
She’s had Breast and Skin cancer.
A Double mastectomy. For both of us. Mine, preventative.
Me, BRCA1 too. Fuuuuuuun.
Cancer = total drainer, worst guy, similar to the worst person you've ever dated or encountered, but worse, cause it's trying to kill you. Absolute jackass. Could go on, but won't, you get the picture.
Cue…
The Gala = my passion project and one of the loves of my life.
Fundraising for 15 years.
2019 The Gala est. Raised over $8000. Boom! Victorian Cancer Council impressed.
2020 Covid-shitstorm-19 ruined plans.
2021 Covid-shitstormcontinued-19 ruined more plans, but raised more than $31,000. SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. Vic Cancer Council so happy.
2022 The Gala re-emerged, like Dumbledore's phoenix, Fawkes, it was epic and we raised over $18,000. SHUT MORE FRONT DOORS. Vic Cancer Council wife us.
This leads us to present day, with The Gala underway again and I am hopeful that we will once again raise over $10000 - helping to make a HUGE difference in the lives of so many Australians battling cancer. Maybe even that someone you help, is someone you love.
Thank you for your generosity and support. You have helped me grow this fundraiser and you’ve helped me literally change lives.
And! Incase no one told you today, you’re the best.
Love to you,
Kate xo
Ps. Oh, and as always people, don't forget to feel your bits. That’s important.
My Achievements
Profile picture
Updated story
Page shared
Raised $250
Raised $500
Raised $1000
Self donation
Reached fundraising goal
Increased fundraising goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$84.40
Jacqui Stanford
$6.95k
Anonymous
Cash Donations from The Gala
$289.07
Andrew & Linda Marston
The final countdown!!!!!!!!!
$279.57
Andrew Busuttil
$100
David Newman
$253.20
Andrew Ellis
Ryobi Products
$52.75
Mel & Lilly
$105.50
Laura Elli
75
$332.32
Anonymous
$63.30
Claire Stafford
Item 18
$126.60
Mat Duniam
Item29
$84.40
Laura Ellis
Play do
$208
Timothy Bourke
Item 25 (Timothy Bourke)
$105.50
Melissa Belli
Item 68
$520
Arron Williams
You are amazing!!!
$208
Timothy Bourke
Item 19 (Timothy Bourke)
$105.50
Allyse Brine
$284.85
Matt Gabbett
Top night kate
$88.40
Timothy Bourke
Item 71 (Timothy Bourke)
$137.15
Jacqui Stanford
Item 46
$89.67
Item 43 Stephanie Zolis
$63.30
Anonymous
Item14
$332.32
Penny Nicholls
$21
Kathryn Lamanna
Great job Kate!! Xx
$226.82
Item 8 Stephanie Zolis
$197.60
Cayla Milner
$321.77
Karen Watson
Item 42
$52.75
Christine Duniam
Item number 64 Good work kate!!!
$58.02
Cayla Milner
$156
Jessica Belli
Yay!! Item 30
$52.75
Grishma Shetty
item no 51
$179.35
Glenn Brine
$84.40
Pia Rai
Silent Auction pet portrait
$120
Andrew Moore
Item 1 - Andrew moore
$156
Jessi Belli
Yay Katie Item 2
$84.40
Meagan Wilson
$137.15
Bri Evans
Thanks for an amazing night! This is for the Mary eats cake item 10 silent auction
$31.65
Matt Weerden
$10.40
Anonymous
$52.75
Stephanie Zolis Raffle Tickets
$52.75
Jessica Jong
$52
Nhu Quach
Nhu Quach and Loan Lu raffle tickets
$52.75
Thuy Tran
Thuy Tran Raffle Tickets
$10.55
Anonymous
$52.75
Claire Pratt
Thankyou for organising such a wonderful event to support our why
$52.75
Ali Cole
Ali Cole raffle tickets
$52.75
Jack Mcdonald
Jack & Sameera Raffle Tickets Love you heaps Kate, you’re a real life angel doing great things xxoo
$51
Jon Robson
Jon Robson raffle tickets
$52
Danielle Sharp
Danielle Sharp - Raffle tickets
$52.75
Kris
Thank you for everything you do, Kate x
$52.75
James Sinclair
Good luck Kate with your fundraising and your continuing good health.
$52
Jacqui Sgro
Happy Gala week 🙌
$21.10
Carol Brown
All the best Kate with your fundraising!!!!
$31.50
Kelly Van Veen
You my friend, are brilliant 💓
$105
Tim
From friends at Pinemont via Jade :)
Thanks again for a spectacular night!