Fairy lights and live music will set the scene next weekend, for the Morgans Financial Winter Ball fundraiser for Our Kids

The good news from Our Kids fundraising coordinator Rebekka Battista is that there are still some tickets left - but not many - so make sure you don't miss out on the fun.

The Winter Ball will be held at Lismore Turf Club on Saturday, May 29. It includes a feast from The Secret Chef and Nimbin Bakery, along with dancing the night away with the Cath Simes Band.

“If you can’t come, but you want to support Our Kids, you can also contribute by bidding on an online silent auction, which is now open," Rebekka said.

“We have some fabulous prizes in the online silent auction including and air conditioning unit with installation."

Childeren's Ward

“Funds raised will be used to purchase paediatric equipment for Children’s Ward and Special Care Nursery at Lismore Base Hospital and the surrounding hospital is our region,” Rebekka said.

“The night will have fun activities to raise funds for Our Kids. One of the favourites is the Lismore Jewel Centre Diamond Code.

“There are a limited number of Codes sold on the night and only one is the lucky code with the winner taking home a $3,500 white gold, diamond cross over ring, donated by Gary & Mariska Pinkerton from Lismore Jewel Centre.

“We’ve also had Leo Senese and Kai Hansen from Morgans Financial and many local businesses donate to ensure the night is full of surprises and incredible prizes.

“The support of the Winter Ball is beautiful, thank you to all our volunteers, our sponsors, and those who give to help make the night great, we could not do this without them.

“Particularly after last year which had the majority of our functions going virtual. It is fantastic to gather again for Our Kids.”

Silent auction

For the first time Our Kids is hosting an online silent auction which is now open for anyone to make a bid. The Auction closes on Saturday May 29 at 10pm.

There are some fabulous prizes in the online silent auction including:

• Northernair - Air conditioning with supply and installation. 2.5kw Daikin L Series High Wall Split
• Hello World Local Day Tripper - Distillery and local brewery Tour for 6 people
• A Richmond Sand and Gravel 800 high Concrete Bird Bath with Rose Pedestal, 1.2m diameter
• George Gooley RM Williams boots
• Horns Gas Supplies Warrior Absorption Mini Bar Fridge
• 2021 Roosters Team #1 Signed Jersey, donated by Aaron Diehm
• Signed Cricket Bat by the Greats donated by Ben Andersen from Wayfarer Publishing and Media.

To share, register and bid prior to the night see: https://app.galabid.com/ourkidswinterball

Tickets cost $150 per person. To attend, contact the Our Kids office on [email protected] 

Other prizes

Along with the diamond ring there is over $18,000 worth of prizes including a Heavy Duty CAST IRON Da Vinci 900mm Fire Pit donated by Richmond Sand and Gravel, Porsche Track Experience donated by the Goonellabah Business Hub, Former Wallaby Berrick Barnes PT session.

2 x Platinum Wallaby tickets, Dinner for 10 at La Baracca, a Helicopter ride for 5 over Minyon Fall and prizes form Betta Electrical Lismore.