Oh my giddy aunt, we only have 4 weeks to dust off our dancing shoes and find a frock for Through the Looking Glass! For those of you that may have been living under a rock, I am hosting a fundraiser, a cocktail event in Brisbane, to raise money for Melanoma Institute Australia.
Since being diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma, I have dedicated the time I have left to raising awareness of melanoma, but also raising much needed money for research. Selfishly, I want options. I want to know that once this treatment stops working that I can jump to another clinical trial. This is why I want to raise money for research.
I have been overwhelmed by the support that has been shown for the event. Tonight I want to share with you all the amazing raffle prizes/auction items that have kindly been donated to Through the Looking Glass. I hope this makes you even more excited about the event!
Accommodation
Byron Bay Highland Retreat at the Clunes (2 nights accommodation for 2 or 4 people)
Boutique, luxury self catering accommodation, nestled in five acres and overlooking hundreds of acres in the stunning Byron Bay hinterland, Highland Retreat at Clunes provides the perfect setting. Recharge your batteries, enjoy the festivals, party on the nearby beaches, finish reading or writing that book or enjoy a romantic getaway.
The amazing view from the bath at Glass on Glasshouse (the water falls from
the roof! Amazing!)
Glass on Glasshouse (1 night accommodation for 2 people). Serge and I spent a weekend at Glass on Glasshouse and it was amazing!
‘Stunning and private self-contained cottages located in the scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland, close to the popular hinterland towns of Montville and Maleny and just 10 minutes from Australia Zoo at Beerwah. Spoil yourself by staying in a stylish and romantic cottage that you won't want to leave.’
Flight Centre Sherwood are giving away a weekend (valued at $1500) at your choice of….
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliffe
2 Bedroom Spa Suite, 3 nights, 4 adults or family of 4.
Spacious 2 Bedroom Suite, BREAKFAST DAILY, entertain the kids with FREE MOVIES (excluding some titles), watch the kids play in the lagoon pool or explore the region by bike.
OR
Little Hasting Street Resort and Spa, Noosa
2 Bedroom Apartment, 3 nights, 4 adults or family of 4.
Stylish 2 Bedroom Apartment including breakfast daily and complimentary parking.
Photography
Heather Wehl Photography – 2hr family photography session
Deep Grey Photography - 3 x $250 voucher Professional Portraiture Gift Prizes
Restaurants
The beautiful view from ARIA.
$250 voucher at ARIA
ARIA Brisbane, located on the Eagle Street Pier, provides the quintessential Brisbane dining experience, with striking views from the restaurant ofthe Brisbane River. Owned by chef Matt Moran and restaurateur, Peter Sullivan, ARIA boasts a well-balanced seasonal menu, featuring local and Australian produce and an award winning wine list, served in an elegant dining room with stunning views.
Breakfast at Hotel Chino
Pampering
Amanda Brooks - Artist.
Brazilian Beauty Vouchers – more information to come
Westside Dermatology – more information to come
Entertainment
Double tickets to Ricky Martin
Double tickets to Wicked
Double tickets to Dirty Dancing
(Serge, if you are reading this, you are to win all of these for me!)
Art
Katherine - a very talented artist who has personally been touched by melanoma
The cute sun safe range from Mini SandCrabs.
Clothing
2x $125 Mini SandCrabs Children Swimwear
$350 SunSoaked Swimwear
Everything in-between
Dunkle Authentic Lipstick
A bespoke makeup line, stripping back the unnecessary ingredients in cosmetics and replacing them with yummy Australian oils, and rich butters and pigments. All products are hand crafted, not tested on animals, and vegan.
The beautiful Dunkle Authentic lipsticks.
Candles
A beautiful gift pack filled with candles and melts.
Rugs
Bayliss Rugs Australia - a beautiful Nouvelle rug
Choices Flooring Helensvale is letting the winner choose from a selection of rugs valued at approximately $495.
The wonderful girls at Stomping Elephants have donated a collection of wonderful earrings.
A beautiful handmade glass platter from Creative Moods.
Kat Stewart
I can't wait to see what the amazing Kat Stewart.
Australian actress Kat Stewart (aka Billie from Offspring) is currently searching her house for some fantastic Offspring memorabilia to donate, including signed DVDs and scripts. If only she should send a life size cut out of Patrick… we can all dream!
Lunch for you and a friend with Brisbane these wonderful Brisbane ladies
Enjoy lunch with writer Rebecca Sparrow, Sarah Wills from Pearls of Willsdom, author Frances Whiting and writer Jessica Rudd… I may just invite myself as well!
I know you are all sitting back and saying, 'WOW!'. That was a long list! Let me tell you now, that list is going to keep on getting longer!
Tickets are still on sale for Through the Looking Glass. It would be so fantastic to have a huge crowd and raise lots of money for Melanoma Institute Australia!
You can purchase your tickets at Brisbane Tickets.
