The Macleay Valley Home Hospice Fashion Parade was held at the Kempsey Racecourse on Saturday October 27.
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The annual parade is organised by Carolyn Erickson, Judy Saul, Diane Latham and Barbara Beuzeville from the Hospice and they said the day is more than a fundraiser and is a chance to give back to the community.
“The support from the community who buy raffle tickets and support us is amazing. This is really a day to give back to the people who support us and give them a beautiful day,” Ms Beuzeville said.
Each year, from August to October, the Macleay Valley Home Hospice run a raffle for a lucky local to win a Les Graham painting, which is drawn at the Fashion Parade.
“It’s a way of saying a big thank you to all of our supporters.”
There was around 200 people in attendance on the day and the money raised will go towards helping palliative care patients at home.
“It was a extremely successful day. A lot of locals came to enjoy the day which was lovely,” Ms Beuzeville said.
“Every single year the event gets better and better.”
Macleay Valley Home Hospice would like to thank the following individuals, groups and organisations:
- K & A Boutique, Just Lingerie and Arcade Shoes for supplying the clothes
- The wonderful models
- Ian Yates for the music
- Fran Tarbox for being the MC throughout the day
- Jimmy Shaw, Keith and Mick from Kempsey Racecourse for the venue
- Janine Farrawell from Kempsey Carpets
- Gai Petit, Pam Tierney and the South West Rocks Morning Ladies for providing entertainment
- Wayne Wellings and Toddy Watts for providing wind breaks and tarps
- Elaine Pring, Nancy Fuller and Diane Walker for providing the delicious scones and tea
- Lynn Gleeson for giving up her time
- LJ Hookers for the marquees
- Anglican Church Caters for the use of their facilities in the afternoon
- All of the media who made the event known to the public
- To all of the wonderful Hospice volunteers who made the day a success
- And thank you to all our wonderful supporters who came on the day
