Gin glasses will clink, and views will sparkle at Whisper Bar this October when Sandy Clark’s latest fundraising event takes on an elegant New York theme, bringing both culture and philanthropy to our regional town.
Best of all, this charity event is dedicated to supporting a very important local cause – the affordable housing shortage which is currently seeing a predominance of women over 55 become homeless in our local area.
“It could be any one of us,” said Sandy.
“People in this area love helping others and with most of our attendees between 40 and 75, it is in our demographic, which makes the cause even more relatable.”
Sandy has a long history of fundraising for important causes, most notably holding events in South Australia that helped her charity, Dignity Zambia, raise funds to build a hospital, care and educational facility for women in Zambia.
She is now using her skills to help the local Whitsunday community and a cause close to her heart.
“I did many years when I was younger working with homeless people so I’m very excited to be involved with this,” she said.
Collaborating with the Whitsunday Housing Company, Sandy is raising funds to contribute to a pilot scheme which is set to erect four tiny homes for homeless women over 55.
The Queensland Government have supplied a plot of land in Proserpine and the project requires around $500,000 to complete.
Local businesses are invited to sponsor one of the homes and receive a plaque to honour their contribution.
So far, Whitsunday Housing Company have been able to acquire funding for half the amount and, along with additional government funding, Sandy is hoping to host events to supply the remaining.
The Fundraiser Cocktail Party is due to take place on Wednesday, October 8 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at Whisper Restaurant and Gin Bar located at Mirage in Cannonvale.
Fashionista Liz Clift will bring along her latest purchases from New York and Europe for a colourful fashion show.
Singing duo, Ian and Becky Blake will regale the audience with Frank Sinatra and other similar musical melodies.
Kind donations from local artists and businesses provide auctioneer Brad Sobott with an enticing list of charity donations for guests to bid upon.
Decadent dinner platters will be served as well as a glamorous gin cocktail on arrival.
They are now looking for event sponsors and appealing for local businesses to get involved and donate.
WHAT: New York New York Fundraiser Cocktail Party
WHERE: Whisper Restaurant and Gin Bar
WHEN: Wednesday, October 8 – 6.30om-9.30pm
TICKETS: $100
Stunning views from Whisper Restaurant and Gin Bar
Receive a glamorous gin cocktail on arrival
Entertainer Becky Blake will serenade the evening
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