Friday, 11th August saw more than 400 esteemed attendees gather at the Regent Theatre’s sumptuous Plaza Ballroom for 3AW’s 16th Annual Lunchtime Rumours Feast, supporting Kids First Australia.
A day of delectable food, hand-picked wines, lively entertainment and prizes a-plenty was had by all, with all funds raised supporting Kids First Australia.
The packed Plaza Ballroom inside the Regent Theatre, kindly offered for this event by the Marriner Group.Highlights of this sellout event included Jacqui Felgate’s engaging MC stylings, commentary and discussion from 3AW legends Ross Stevenson and Russell Howcroft, serenades from Australian legends Vika and Linda Bull, stories and laugher thanks to the inimitable Glenn Robbins, and the hilarious action-packed antics of Jellis Craig's auctioneer crew.
The enigmatic Jacqui Felgate welcoming attendees
Storytelling and smiles with the 3AW breakfast crew
Vika and Linda Bull serenading attendees
Stories and laugher thanks to the inimitable Glenn Robbins
Live auction wins included a holiday, catered cocktail party, and signed AFL guernsey But arguably the highlight of the evening was observing touching responses to our short film sharing the story of Shamsa, whose life was changed thanks to the work of Kids First’s Family Services team.
Shamsa's Story
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Towards the end of the event, our president Sandy Forbes had the honour of announcing to the crowd, that thanks to their generosity, we raised a staggering $243,000. These funds will support vulnerable children, young people and families across Australia through our Family Services.
Kids First President Sandy Forbes announcing funds raisedWe wish to extend our gratitude to our sponsors for your generous, ongoing support of the 3AW Lunchtime Rumours Feast. Without you, this even would not be possible.
Major Sponsors
3AW Melbourne
Stephen Beers - Station Manager
Marriner Group
De Bortoli Wines
Elaine & David Marriner and Family
Bertocchi Smallgoods Pty Ltd
Kieser
Jacqui Felgate
3AW BREAKFAST TEAM
Ross Stevenson
Russel Howcroft
Jon Anderson
John Silvester
Peter Ford
Mark Davidson
Glenn Robbins
Damian Tardio
Emilia Fuller
Sophie Klemens
Sponsors & Donors
Andrew Westacott
Armadale Dance Studio
Australian Football League
Australian Grand Prix Corporation
Calendar Cheese Company
CHANEL
Craig Howard – Mercedes-Benz Berwick
Craig Jackett – Emit Capital
Cricket Australia
Crown
David Ricardo
Essendon Football Club – Adrian Crawford
Finegan Family
Gerry and Val Ryan
Iolanda and Bill Gibbins – Jericho Cup
Jellis Craig – Steven Abbott, Campbell Ward, Ross Stryker, Mark Josem and Caroline Winneke
Jesse Davidson - Centonove
Jim Davidson – Photography Studies College
Katie Murphy
Koko Black
Lachie Pitman
Leonie McNicol
Mark Allen
Mecca
Mercedes-Benz Berwick
Meyer Cookware Australia Pty Ltd
Mitchelton
Phil Thompson
Poly Design
Stephanie Francois
Racing Victoria
Reece
Rocky Point Aquaculture
Rydges Melbourne
Smiggle
Staff – Marriner Group - Karen Groch, Michael Taylor & Jenny Huang and team
The Prince Hotel
Tony Smith – Kieser Australia
Vince Gurciullo – De Bortoli Wines
VRC
The Westin Melbourne
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