It was a gentle, sunshine-lit spring morning last Saturday as some 40 revellers made their way to Indigo Vineyard for what has become an annual fundraising event for the McGrath Foundation, whose McGrath Cancer Care Nurses provide expert nursing care and support to people experiencing any type of cancer, and to their families. For free, right across Australia.
The pink theme extended to the ‘Fashions of the Field’, the outdoor setting, beautiful floral table decorations, drinks on arrival and the competitive display and creativity for pink desserts served towards the end of the luncheon.
The seasonal foods of the North East included: smoked trout, fresh goat cheese, Indigo foods including shiraz paste, slow cooked Indigo free-range lamb and pork loin, and a variety of fresh vegetables and salads.
Award winning Indigo Wines accompanied the chosen menu and many businesses within the region donated goods and services for the event.
Over $6000 was raised.
As a recent recipient of the dedicated, sensitive and positive care and support of McGrath Nurses at Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre, I thank Rob Hawking, Kim Rowley, Stuart and Robin Cumming and the wonderful Team at Indigo Vineyard for their generosity in staging this fun day out so that many others in our wider communities have access to professional care and support for the future.
Find information, support and donate directly to the McGrath Foundation at: https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
Pamela Thomas, Beechworth