Try and imagine 20 locals, having a quiet beverage at their local after a hard day at work, chatting about their day and in walks a rather large group of ladies out to have a good time.  

As luck would have it (or not), karaoke started at 8.30 pm.  Sounds poxy?  Think again - our laughter and high spirits were contagious and the whole golf club joined us until the early hours of the morning singing and dancing. 

The masquerade ball was a huge success!  Everyone dressed up, donned their masks and whilst the weather outside was grey and drizzly the mood inside was lively, spirited, and lifting.

A three course dinner was served at 7.30 pm with supper being the "breast" cake which was very kindly donated by Cake Art in Penrith.

Whilst I attempted to convey the importance of breast screening in a light hearted and non-speech fashion, I'm afraid the soap box came out.  Feel your tits ladies!!!

The "biggest" competition went to lovely E cup winner, Gae.  Designed by a Sydney designer who, unfortunately, ask that I not acknowledge her in reference to our group, The Pearls of Hope were specifically designed for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Comprising of a strand of genuine natural fresh water pearls and a pearl pendant set in 9ct gold they were independently valued at $500 and are truly magnificent.

The winner of the Most Pink competition won a bracelet very kindly donated by a survivor all the way from the USA.

Other prizes included a lucky door prize of a nights dinner, bed and breakfast donated by Rydges which went to the lady who put up with the most from an airline to get to us - the lovely Tan! 

The night didn't finish until 5.30 am so no sleep for the wicked and we were very wicked!

Lastly, I asked ladies to complete a "bucket" list.  Several years ago, I was told I had cancer and naturally, when you hear the big C word, your life passes before you so I made a bucket list.  If any of you ladies are familiar with the movie with Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman, you will know that they both had life threatening illnesses and both made a "to do list before I kick the bucket".  I asked all of the ladies to complete their bucket list - the lists varied but over the next few months, each and every ladies bucket list will have one tick against it and the feedback will be included. 

Feedback:

Thanks Kat for a great weekend.  Hope you had a safe trip back.  Can you say thanks to Lisa for the extra treat box for my friend (she is also a survivor - 5 years out and will be thrilled with the bracelet as she missed ordering it when it was in the catalogue.) Cheers, J

Hey Kat, just a short e-mail to let you know i got home safe. I had a great weekend hope to come to another one in the future. Pxxxxxxx

Hi Kat – sorry I didn’t email sooner.  Caught up on the sleep and early start at work today.  It was wonderful to hear that the fundraiser was a success and the weekend was wonderful yet again.  Don’t know how you do it with all the stress and pressure, but you managed to pull it off with style again.  Thanx so much and would appreciate any info from the weekend or photos you are able to pass on. Luv K