14 Days and Counting

This is a short post as I have suddenly realised I have just over 14 days until our fundraising ball kicks off at Parliament House in Canberra. The Australian Cancer Research Foundation does some amazing work in terms of funding pure research . In addition we have arranged some seriously covetable prizes for the silent auction on the night. It never ceases to amaze me how generous small and mid-size businesses can be even during difficult times. 

If you would like to see what the ACRF do then have a look at their website. www.acrf.com.au . In the meantime I have tabletops to dress and style; prizes to collect, guests to confirm, performers to book flights for, find a babysitter, organise my mother's 70'th birthday the following weekend, and find an outfit for a partner who wants to go in theme (70's disco) but doesn't want to look silly! Suggestions anyone...???????

I may even see you at Parliament House on Saturday August 27th...your name's on the door, so what are you waiting for!

Bianca Jagger, Andy Warhol, Jerry Hall and Friend at Studio 54

Studio 54 @ Parliament House

You are probably wondering why I have a photo of myself and my BFF Jodie in South Pacific type garb! Well I was reflecting on the fact that we had such an amazing time that night (all in aid of cancer research) and I thought I should use my blog for a shameless plug for our upcoming event. Yes... I'm on the Committee for the Canberra Cancerians and every year we pick a theme for our Black and White Ball at Parliament House. It always sells out well in advance and the talented performers and MC's are central to the night. My own father passed away from cancer so I had somewhat selfish reasons for joining this group of hard-working volunteers. It's always a good thing when you feel a sense of empowerment and the ability to generate funds purely for research is motivation enough for me.

It's a freezing night here in Canberra with a glistening full moon shining cold blue light into my study. I felt tonight's post should be about something meaningful hence the details for our event are as follows. Studio 54 Ball is on at Parliament House (Great Hall) on Saturday August 27th. If you'd like to go, or get a corporate or private table together, let me know and I'll forward the booking details to you. Remember... if disco chic is your look then whip on your 'fro' and shake your 'groove thang' till the wee hours for a great cause. www.acrf.com.au

Photo: David Plummer