On a Wing and a Prayer was a major fundraising event held last night in Sydney, that was much more than that. Attended by over 600, it achieved its fundraising goals, for which we are more grateful than words can say, but the insight it gave those attending who previously knew little about Down syndrome, or had never actually met anyone with Down syndrome was priceless! An impressive line-up of sporting, media and other celebrities brought together by our patron Craig Wing, entertained the crowd, while members and staff told them about their families and our work. Some were moved to tears as a young mother talked about her little one with Down syndrome and how she's influenced her family; shared her pride as Ruth Cromer spoke about living with Down syndrome, the challenges she has faced, and how she's been supported; and generally were amazed at the ability of people with Down syndrome of all ages to have fun!
The audience was asked to buy items at auction, raffle tickets, and to simply donate to help fund our efforts in supporting families across NSW - and they did, very generously. A very special event.
You'll recognise many of the faces in these first photos if you are in Australia, and these in the first of several photo galleries to come as we gather them in.
Our thanks to everyone involved - more details will be posted to our website, along with more photos.
Additional photos and a nice report are also on South Sydney Rabbitoh's Club News
Quote of the night: “My sister Kirsty is here tonight and she has Down syndrome. She is a massive Rabbitohs fan but she is disappointed that we wear red and green, and not pink and sparkly!" Craig Wing. We so get that!
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