The traditional Balmoral Burn Sponsors' Dinner was held on BalmoralBeach on the Friday night, with more than 500 “Good Eggs” enjoying a delicious menu designed by well-known chef Serge Dansereau of the Bather’s Pavilion, accompanied by Vintage Veuve Clicquot champagne, Alex Beaumont cocktails and Brown Brothers Wines.
While Human Nature got the crowd up dancing (and singing along), it was the heart-warming speech by 15-year-old Grace Cooper that stole the night.
Man Investments generosity also came to the fore on the night. In a single donation, they bought RoyalNorthShoreHospital a $105,000 Retcam Shuttle which allows the most accurate assessment possible of the eyes of premature babies, so potential problems can be identified early and treated. Other pieces bought ranged in price from $1100 to $55,000. All 11 hospitals across Sydney got their wishes fulfilled - by the end of the night, every single item on the wish list had been donated by Humpty’s generous supporters.
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The Westpac Balmoral Burn Race Day - Sunday, 27th May
The Balmoral Burn reached new heights on Sunday May 27, smashing the fundraising record for the event by raising more than $1.6 million for 11 hospitals across Sydney.
As early fog gave way to a sunny day, more than 8000 people gathered at the bottom of the notoriously steep Awaba Street hill to support the family fun day.
