It has been a challenging year for all Children’s Medical Research Institute supporters, but particularly for our beloved Fundraising Committees who for the first time in 60 years have not been able to organise events to support our labs.
A handful of committees were able to hold events before Australia went into lockdown earlier in 2020, but most plans for the year were completely cancelled.
It is with relief now, that as COVID-19 positive cases continue to decline, that some committees have been able to hold smaller events.
On Sydney’s North Shore, Huon Park Retirement village hosted their annual morning tea for the residents of the village on 28th October. The craft group at the village that has been a long-time supporter of CMRI set up a stall to raise funds for research.
Strathfield Committee held a Melbourne Cup event at the Strathfield Golf Club on Melbourne Cup Day which included a sit-down luncheon, raffle and a sweep.
Northern Beaches Committee set up their annual Christmas Pop Up Shop at the St Ives Shopping Village on 9th November selling CMRI Christmas cards and other merchandise with all proceeds coming to CMRI.
Mudgee Committee hosted a grand farewell for long time committee member, Margaret Burns, who had been on the committee for 40 years. The event was attended by many members, including many past presidents of the committee, as well as new members.