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CONTRIBUTED BY THE CELEBRATE FOR A CAUSE COMMITTEE
On October 26, the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron was transformed into the French Riviera, welcoming guests to a stunning celebration of community at Celebrate for a Cause Manly.
The celebration raised $50,000 for local charities, driving the total raised over the last seven years to an amazing $300,000!
Guests enjoyed a mini remote control boat regatta hosted by the Wynnum Manly Radio Controlled Yacht Club, croquet on the lawn courtesy of Wynnum Croquet Club, and a menu of magnificent French flavours from the talented team at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at Manly.
The event, expertly styled by Style & Error, was designed around a dance floor, which heaved to the tunes of popular band Bassline Studios, bringing a cool Riviera vibe to Manly and everyone’s favourite tunes to life.
The major charity partner for 2024 is Challenge DV, which received $40,000 of funds raised from the event. This money will be used to run a pilot program for sporting organisations in the bayside, with the aim of rolling out the program nationally.
“Funding will be used to run a grassroots program for management and players at bayside sporting organisations to provide advice, training and support,” said Linda Smith from Challenge DV. “The program will assist clubs to foster safe and respectful relationships across our community and educate management and players on where and how to source support.”
Linda said interest in the program has been overwhelming, with Wynnum Seagulls, Wynnum Lady Bugs Netball, Wynnum Rugby and Bayside United Soccer pledging their participation at the recent launch event.
“We still have the capacity for four other clubs and would love to hear from any other bayside sporting organisations wanting to access the free support program, “ said Linda.
The minor charity partners for 2024 are the Bayside Community Fund and Share the Kindness.
Expressions of interest to become a 2025 charity partner will open in February 2025. Charity organisations can sign up for CFC Manly updates at cfcmanly.com.au.
