The first ever Ingham Institute Christmas in July was a raging success. So much so that the fundraiser raised more than $10,000 – which will make a big difference to critical research programs for the people of South Western Sydney and throughout Australia.
The function was held at Country Comfort Hunts Liverpool last Friday and 140 guests were treated to a traditional yuletide celebration with all of the trimmings, with Hunts “decking the halls’’ in full winter wonderland style for the occasion.
A Secret Santa, series of raffles and live entertainment from Planet Groove comprised the program on the night, leaving guests feeling thoroughly entertained and immersed in the Christmas spirit.
Harry Hunt, owner of Country Comfort generously donated the proceeds of the evening to the Ingham Institute.
Mr Hunt said he was delighted with the fundraising result for the first ever event and praised the local community for their tremendous support.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Researchers at the Ingham Institute are working on some cutting edge research projects and need our support to continue their vital work for the people of South Western Sydney,” he said.[/social_quote]
“Although the Ingham Institute is relatively young it is already leading some of Australia’s greatest innovations such as the MRI-Linac, which is set to improve cancer treatment in Australia and will be available right here at Liverpool Hospital,” Mr Hunt said.
Ingham Institute research director Professor Michael Barton praised the local community members who supported the fundraiser as well as Mr Hunt and the Country Comfort Hunts Liverpool team for selecting the Ingham Institute as the beneficiary.
“Harry Hunt has been an active and highly generous supporter of the Ingham Institute since its inception.
“On behalf of the Ingham Institute, we are truly grateful for his consistent generosity and dedication,” Prof Barton said.
“The funds raised from the event will make a significant contribution to the Ingham Institute’s researchers to help them develop new treatments and improved methods of care for a range of diseases and health concerns impacting the community right here in South West Sydney.
“Diseases like cancer and diabetes, which both have an overwhelming incidence here in the South West. The institute’s health services research also contributes greatly to the local population’s social wellbeing and is a vital element to help harness the population growth which is happening right now in our local area.”
