Cornwall Stodart Annual Dinner Raises $40,000 for Mercy Health Foundation

Each year Cornwall Stodart holds an Annual Dinner to bring together our clients and staff to support a worthy cause and share an evening of good food and entertainment. This year was no different. Last night, more than 200 key clients and stakeholders joined Cornwall Stodart partners and staff for our 2011 Annual Dinner. The night was a great success and we raised more than $40,000 on behalf of the Mercy Health Foundation.

Now in its sixth year, our Annual Dinner (previously known as our Key Client Dinner) aims to recognise and thank clients and stakeholders for their ongoing support, as well as providing networking opportunities for attendees.

This year's event was held at the Great Hall, NGV International. Guests enjoyed a three course meal and drinks, as well as entertainment, a charity auction and special fundraising events. Well known Australian media icon John Mangos was Master of Ceremonies, and our special guest speakers were Dr Gillian Opie of Mercy Health and Oscar winning animator and director Adam Elliot. The evening's performances included Brad Blaze (speed painter), Daniel Gassin (Yamaha pianist) and La Grandi Voci (opera singers Gianni, Carmela and Marco). Phil de Fegely was auctioneer and there is no doubt that his expertise lifted the amount of money raised.

Feedback from attendees confirms the night was again a great success, and shows that our Annual Dinner gets better every year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Marketing team, who worked hard to ensure the night ran smoothly. Thanks also to those staff members who attended and hosted our clients, ensuring the evening was enjoyed by all.

To all those who attended, we hope you enjoyed this fantastic and worthwhile event. Thanks again to all of you for your support, and see you again next year!

For more information, please contact:

Angela Briscoe, Marketing & Events Co-ordinator

Ph: +61 3 9608 2150

Email: a.briscoe@cornwalls.com.au