By Brendan Rees
A Great Gatsby Gala Ball is being held next month to raise money for cancer research and the community is invited.
Money raised will help expand the number of patients participating in the Monash Health Clinical Cancer Trials.
Cancer victim Effie Atkins turned her life around when she volunteered for an experimental trial at Monash Hospital – a new form of cancer treatment that mobilises a person’s immune system to fight the disease.
Following the success of a High Tea fundraiser last November when the community rallied behind Ms Atkins, more than $25,000 has been raised.
Ms Atkins said tickets were selling fast for the Dr Hope Gala Ball fundraiser.
“I have been working hard to make sure this will be an outstanding, high class, dinner dance event with a band and Gatsby-era dance group, and complemented by its great location,” she said.
“I am so appreciative of the support of so many local businesses that have sponsored elements of the ball or have donated raffle prizes,” she said.
“There has been great progress with informing the Federal Minister of Health about the campaign, and starting the process of securing some significant government support.”
The Gala Ball will be held at 6.30pm on Saturday, April 14 at Bunjil Place. To book visit: trybooking.com/335491 under ‘The Dr Hope Great Gatsby Gala Ball.’
Tickets are $135 per person for a three course meal. Live band and entertainment included.
People wishing to donate may visit Dr Hope on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrhopeMH.
