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Although the rain threatened to stop play earlier in the day yesterday, Sydney turned on her breathtaking charm just in time for a one-of-a-kind evening on board luxury liner Celebrity Solstice, hosted by Celebrity Cruises in support of The McGrath Foundation. The event was attended by Chairman and Co-founder of the McGrath Foundation, Glenn McGrath, along with 80 supporters to help raise funds for McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia.
The evening began with pre-dinner drinks at the ship’s Lawn Club – half an acre of real lawn perched on the top deck of the luxury liner – where guests took in dramatic views of the Sydney Opera House on one side and the Harbour Bridge on the other. Some glamorous guests got into the spirit by kicking off their shoes to feel the real grass under their feet, while others watched as a glass vase, in signature McGrath Foundation ‘hot’ pink, took shape under the skilful hands of Celebrity Solstice’s Corning Glass Museum glass artisans in the ship’s unique glass blowing studio. The resulting glass art piece was donated to the McGrath Foundation as part of the evening’s auction. After the lawn party, guests made their way to the ship’s specialty dining restaurant, Tuscan Grille, where Foundation Friend and TV personality, Johanna Griggs, MC’ed as guests ate a sumptuous dinner, while The Voice finalist Darren Percival crooned soulful tunes and entertained guests with skills not seen on TV, from beat-boxing to Louis Armstrong impersonations. Attached are some images including a shot of Adam Armstrong from Celebrity Cruises, Glenn McGrath and McGrath Foundation members at Celebrity Solstice’s Lawn Club. MAIN IMAGE: L-R: Adam Armstrong (Commercial Director, Celebrity Cruise Australia), Kylea Tink (CEO, McGrath Foundation), Sara McGrath, Glenn McGrath AM (Chairman & Co-Founder, McGrath Foundation), Clare Sellers, Basil Sellers AM, Ken Moran (Board Director, McGrath Foundation), Tracy Bevan (Foundation Ambassador & Director). Terry Brown (Board Director, McGrath Foundation). |
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