The 2023 Mayor’s Charity Ball was a massive success, with over 320 guests coming together under a giant marquee at the Shute Harbour Marine Terminal on Saturday night.
The evening began with pre-drinks in the Terminal’s function room, Mayor Julie Hall greeting everyone personally as they walked through the door.
A Welcome to Country was facilitated by Uncle Harold Bowen who gave an impassioned speech of inclusion and acceptance.
"We are all Indigenous!" he said.
"If you were born in Italy then you are indigenous to Italy and if you were born in this country then you are indigenous to Australia."
He then performed a cultural song with his nephew, both playing didgeridoos.
Guests then moved over to the beautiful marquee that had been erected in the Terminal’s car park.
With a vision of majestic winter beauty, guests were treated to lively entertainment, with an energetic live auction, before a spectacular fireworks show concluded the official schedule of the event.
“And oh what a night it was, with the live auction raising over $70,000 alone for my chosen charities, RACQ CQ Rescue and the Whitsunday Housing Company,” said Mayor Julie Hall.
“It will be a few weeks before the total proceeds are calculated but I am so grateful to everyone who attended, sponsored the event, donated prizes, or volunteered on the night.”
“They say it takes a small village to raise a child and Saturday night really showcased the heart, generosity, and community spirit of our Whitsunday community,” she said.
Photo caption: Brooke Miles
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