Jan, Sharon, Milly, Sarah, Jenny and Barbara.Many of you would have received an email or personal invitation to make a donation which would allow women in Marysville to purchase a new dress for the Marysville Cup Day celebrations on Tuesday 3 November. These women, who lost everything in the February fires, although truly grateful for pre-loved clothing generously donated, haven’t had the luxury of purchasing a new dress for a special occasion.
Well, you gave, and in one week we managed between us all to raise over $2000 towards outfits for 15 'fillies' from the Marysville area. You are acknowledged for your compassion and generosity. Last Sunday was the day we picked to take the girls shopping. Some girls had to work or had prior commitments, they made it on the Monday we hear!
BODY in Healesville, Cherie putting some ideas to the fillies!Here are some pics we promised of the day spent in Healesville enjoying that much deserved retail therapy. We are waiting to see who has some pics of the actual Cup Day. We know channel 7, 9 and 10 do, but the fillies were so excited and exhausted from the big days and bubbles, they may not have many for us!
Milly has found something already!
Milly has found something already!We have a huge thank you firstly to Barbara and the girls for taking us up on our offer. Barbara, when we said we would adopt you for a new dress, we never imagined that within hours we would be working on such a delightful project. Thank you for all your efforts in administering funds and organising the list of adventurous girls. I know it was a big thing for some as many felt they had among other things, lost their sense of identity since loosing their homes, town centre and businesses. We were happy to see they soon made a red hot go of discovering in part some lovely outfits and a sense of fun in their special day, perhaps even discovering a renewed sense of courage to put the big toe into uncharted waters, trying on things they may never have done previously.
Barbara and Jenny in Marysville on the day we 'adopted her for the cup'.
Thanks Andy and Tania, the limo was a treat, we all had a great time.
We would also like to thank Andy and Tania Chirnside from Affinity Limousines in Yarra Glen for giving me the keys to their beautiful 10 seat black Chrysler limo, letting me drive the girls from Marysville to shop in the Yarra Valley in style was heaps of fun. The day came together as a beautifully wrapped gift. Thank you Andy for popping out to see us personally, we know you and Tania were really keen to assist in anyway possible. We are especially grateful for the gift of luxury and comfort you afforded us, the limo certainly turned heads in down town Marysville.
Stories on the balcony, thanks for popping by Andy. Left to right: Barbara, Sharon, (standing) visitor to winery and Di in pink, Jan, Janette and Andy,
We met at Yileena Park winery with Bob and Dianne Curtis showing their hospitality by opening a bottle of sparkling on the balcony. Di put on a lovely cheese platter for us and we soaked up the last of the afternoon warmth on the balcony before heading through the Black Spur home. Thank you Bob and Di for spoiling us.
Jenny, Glenys and Bob with some bubbly!
Yileena Park's Bob and Dianne put on a platter and bubbles for us.
Jenny from Gracedale Yarra Valley and I had organised with the fashion retail stores ahead of time to make the girls welcome and assist us with fitting and making sure the girls were looked after. Of course they were all very accommodating and very generous. BODY, Black Cat, Strides, KG on Maroondah, Bella and Mr. Simon, the lovely shoe shop, Jamar and Re-Healed all worked hard to assist the girls in their selection, thank you to all the wonderful gift vouchers, discounts and fitting assistance. Thank you to Janette at Argyles Massage (above BODY) who gave all of us girls feet and hand creams and serums, that was truly appreciated and a lovely surprise. Thank you also to my dear friend Janette for coming with us and giving us the pleasure of your company, your contribution and the assistance in cleaning and re-fuelling the limo back at its' home in Lilydale with me. (That burger was good wasn't it!)
Back at the Golf Course in Marysville, nice hat girls!
We want to thank all who contributed at such short notice. Jenny's friends and work colleagues and my friends and work colleagues and our families - you quickly took up the offer, and passed the hat around, thank you! The day was quite emotional on many different levels. It was the first time some girls had had the courage to try on new clothes or venture far. Some had even mentioned that they would not have come, had it not been for a loving 'pushy' boyfriend, husband and family. Thank you to everyone who made a difference and reminded these gals that they are not forgotten, they deserve so much.
Thanks Jenny.
And last but not least, thank you to my dear friend Jenny Parker. Jenny, together we are discovering that we are dangerous. You are a delight to work with and a pleasure to know. We open our mouths and look what happens. Out tumbles love. With deep respect for our sisters in the hills, we wanted it to be a fun day with dignity and a day for them to experience choosing for themselves something lovely to wear. I think we did accomplish this for our new mate Barbara and all the lovely girlfriends that were invited. Looking forward to many more fun and heartfelt times together making a difference to the silent hurt to bring cheer and joy. Thank you for your friendship.
Barbara and Jenny in Marysville on the day we 'adopted her for the cup'.
Thanks Andy and Tania, the limo was a treat, we all had a great time.We would also like to thank Andy and Tania Chirnside from Affinity Limousines in Yarra Glen for giving me the keys to their beautiful 10 seat black Chrysler limo, letting me drive the girls from Marysville to shop in the Yarra Valley in style was heaps of fun. The day came together as a beautifully wrapped gift. Thank you Andy for popping out to see us personally, we know you and Tania were really keen to assist in anyway possible. We are especially grateful for the gift of luxury and comfort you afforded us, the limo certainly turned heads in down town Marysville.
Stories on the balcony, thanks for popping by Andy. Left to right: Barbara, Sharon, (standing) visitor to winery and Di in pink, Jan, Janette and Andy,We met at Yileena Park winery with Bob and Dianne Curtis showing their hospitality by opening a bottle of sparkling on the balcony. Di put on a lovely cheese platter for us and we soaked up the last of the afternoon warmth on the balcony before heading through the Black Spur home. Thank you Bob and Di for spoiling us.
Jenny, Glenys and Bob with some bubbly!
Yileena Park's Bob and Dianne put on a platter and bubbles for us.Jenny from Gracedale Yarra Valley and I had organised with the fashion retail stores ahead of time to make the girls welcome and assist us with fitting and making sure the girls were looked after. Of course they were all very accommodating and very generous. BODY, Black Cat, Strides, KG on Maroondah, Bella and Mr. Simon, the lovely shoe shop, Jamar and Re-Healed all worked hard to assist the girls in their selection, thank you to all the wonderful gift vouchers, discounts and fitting assistance. Thank you to Janette at Argyles Massage (above BODY) who gave all of us girls feet and hand creams and serums, that was truly appreciated and a lovely surprise. Thank you also to my dear friend Janette for coming with us and giving us the pleasure of your company, your contribution and the assistance in cleaning and re-fuelling the limo back at its' home in Lilydale with me. (That burger was good wasn't it!)
Back at the Golf Course in Marysville, nice hat girls!We want to thank all who contributed at such short notice. Jenny's friends and work colleagues and my friends and work colleagues and our families - you quickly took up the offer, and passed the hat around, thank you! The day was quite emotional on many different levels. It was the first time some girls had had the courage to try on new clothes or venture far. Some had even mentioned that they would not have come, had it not been for a loving 'pushy' boyfriend, husband and family. Thank you to everyone who made a difference and reminded these gals that they are not forgotten, they deserve so much.
Thanks Jenny.And last but not least, thank you to my dear friend Jenny Parker. Jenny, together we are discovering that we are dangerous. You are a delight to work with and a pleasure to know. We open our mouths and look what happens. Out tumbles love. With deep respect for our sisters in the hills, we wanted it to be a fun day with dignity and a day for them to experience choosing for themselves something lovely to wear. I think we did accomplish this for our new mate Barbara and all the lovely girlfriends that were invited. Looking forward to many more fun and heartfelt times together making a difference to the silent hurt to bring cheer and joy. Thank you for your friendship.
