🌟 Gala Night Wrap-Up: Celebrating Success and Gratitude 🌟
What a night to remember! Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, our fundraising gala was an outstanding success, raising a grand total of $84,500! 🎉
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this evening possible and unforgettable:
*Attendees: Your presence and enthusiasm made the event truly special. Thank you for purchasing tickets and joining us for a memorable night of giving.
*Auction Participants: Your spirited bidding on both live and online silent auction items contributed immensely to our fundraising efforts. Your generosity knows no bounds!
*Donors: We are deeply grateful to all who donated auction items. Your contributions helped make our auction a resounding success.
*Keynote Speaker: Hayden Paddon, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us. Your words resonated deeply and added a remarkable dimension to our event.
*MC and Auctioneer: Special thanks to MC Nick Dawson for skillfully guiding us through the evening and Auctioneer John Price for his exceptional talent in driving up bids and excitement.
*Catering: A huge shout-out to Nourished by Trio for the delicious food that delighted our guests throughout the night. Your culinary expertise truly elevated the evening.
*Entertainment: Cooper’s Run, thank you for providing wonderful musical entertainment that set the perfect tone for the gala.
*Sponsors: We extend our sincere appreciation to Innes and Mandy Semmens, Lynette Stanley, Matamata Butchery Ltd, Balle Bros, Harveys Real Estate, Marisco, The Mayoral Fund and Sincerity Drycleaners for their generous contributions and sponsorship, which helped make this event possible.
*Volunteers: Last but certainly not least, a special thank you to the dedicated volunteers from Matamata Playcentre, Rawhiti Kindy and UMS who gave their time and energy to assist as wait staff and bar staff. Your hard work ensured everything ran smoothly.
Together, we’ve achieved something incredible. The funds raised will make a meaningful impact, bringing us one step closer to constructing our much-needed playground upgrade.
Thank you once again to everyone who played a part in this success. Your support means the world to us. Please stay tuned for our next fundraising endeavor!
With gratitude and warm regards,
Matamata Futures – Project Play Team
Photo credits: Scene Newspaper and Nourished by Trio
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