After our invigorating morning walk, we spent the afternoon filming for a Scaffidi Foundation documentary (scheduled for completion in June/July 08) and then it was quickly on to the superb Manyung Gallery at Mount Eliza to set up for the evening’s big event. Manyung Gallery and Boyz at Manyung kindly hosted an extra special, one [...]
Monday, October 1, 2007
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25 October saw a very different style of fundraiser for the Scaffidi Foundation. Acclaimed New Zealand artist, Emma Wright, and Australian abstract painter, Anne-Marie Jean, kindly offered to hold an exclusive, one night only, art exhibition with both artists generously donating 50 per cent of every work sold. As if that wasn’t enough, on top [...]
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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220 guests graced us with their dashing style, elegance and panache on Saturday 26 May. Moonee Valley Racing Club played host to the Scaffidi Foundation’s, ‘Charity Ball to Remember’. Organised in conjunction with ‘Hearts in Action’, the Ball had top hats, bow ties and sophistication high on the agenda. Not forgetting the great food, music, [...]
Thursday, March 1, 2007
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Sunday 4th March saw the Raizin’ Race™ take to the streets of Melbourne once again. Almost 300 participants flooded through the gates of Stonington Mansion in Toorak, kindly made available to us for the day by Deakin University. Cowboys, Indians, Cowgirls, Cowkids and some extremely interesting looking vehicles appeared first thing on Sunday morning, eagerly [...]
Jess, age 9, was first diagnosed with cancer when she was 3.5 years old. She has had a kidney tumour, four brain tumours and has undergone regular radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Shortly after meeting Jess, Angela from the Scaffidi Foundation made a deal with her; if she was brave enough to go through with her treatment, Angela would dye her hair hot pink, Jess’ favourite colour. Read more ...
Monday, October 1, 2007
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