August 31, 2022

A Magical Evening

The ballroom of NEX, Newcastle was transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 27 August to celebrate the 6th MHF Magic Ball, the first since 2019!

As 600 guests filled the room the night begun with a bang! A drop curtain revealed three acrobats on stage in a giant water bowl performing to a string quartet! 

Our beautiful MC, Emma Lawrence, then started the formal proceedings and sat down with Mark and Kirralee for a chat about the foundations humble beginnings and how far we have come.

The room was electric when internationally acclaimed artists, Tap Dogs took the stage! This had everyone pumped and ready to raise money as the live and silent auctions took off.

The night finished up with the dance floor full and the announcement of an incredible $224,741.09 raised!!

We would like to thank our Gold sponsors ScaffBuilt Solutions, AHA Hunter & Newcastle and The Man Shake as well as our Silver and Bronze sponsors, Corporate Partners and Beverage Partners. We couldn’t achieve what we do without you all, along with the generous people and businesses that donated prizes toward the evening’s raffle and auction and our volunteers that gave up their time and everyone that contributed to the production on the evening!

Thank you to our guests and to those that bid at home, we are always overwhelmed by the support that our MHF Ball receives. This one felt that extra special after a few years off and we can’t wait to do it all over again in 2023 – Save the Date for August 19th!!!

Donate today & help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donate today, help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

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