Bulletin Spring 2018

FUNDRAISING
NEWS
MSWA BRAND AND COMMUNICATIONS
2018 MSWA Annual Dinner Auction
On Thursday, 16 August the Board of Directors hosted the
MSWA Annual Dinner Auction at the stunning Fraser’s State
Reception Centre.
This event allows MSWA to thank our supporters while raising
much needed funds for Western Australians living with multiple
sclerosis (MS) and all neurological conditions. The event is not
possible without the ongoing support of our community and
donors, and thanks to their continued efforts, we raised just
under $100,000 dollars, breaking last year’s record.
It was a beautiful evening and State Reception Centre, Kings
Park played host to 300 guests including Members, dignitaries,
sponsors and staff. The night included a panel interview with
MSWA CEO Marcus Stafford, MSWA Member Chloe Baker
and MSWA funded researcher Professor Prue Hart. They gave
the audience an insight into life with MS and the world-first
research offering hope to people living with MS.
Our main auction items had a great response and got the
bidding war started. To name a few, there was a luxury
escape to Larry Cherubino Winery in Margaret River, a holiday
for two to Europe, and an exclusive tour of the Channel
Nine Studio followed by dinner at Point Bar and Grill with an
on-air personality.
We were very pleased to announce the MSWA Annual Dinner
Auction 'Commitment Award' winners. Central Park won the
business category award for their incredible commitment to
our annual Step Up for MSWA, and the 2018 World MS Day
activities. While the individual category award was presented
to Andrea & Vlad Martinovich who have been supporting
MSWA since 2011.
MSWA Individual Commitment Award winner, Vlad Martinovich and
MSWA President George Pampacos.
Guests checking out auction items.
Once again, thank you and congratulations on another
successful night which brought together MSWA Members,
Clients and the Western Australian community.
MSWA Ocean Ride – Sunday, 25 November 2018
Now in its ninth year, the MSWA Ocean Ride – Powered by
Retravision is the only community bike ride event of its kind
within the metro area.
The event has grown in numbers of participants, and now
includes five ride distances to cater for all ages and capabilities,
as well as a special Members’ Ride for MSWA Members.
Join us today and put your body - and bike - on the line!
Your support will make a difference to Western Australians
living with MS and all neurological conditions.
To find out more visit www.mswaoceanride.org.au
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