Charity Night a Success at Christchurch
- Tuesday, 13 August 2002 00:00
Recently crowned, Australian Racing Personality of the Year, Sheila Laxon, was guest speaker to a sell out crowd who enjoyed her insights into a range of topics. A feature being the delightful question and answer session to conclude her presentation.
A charity auction conducted in conjunction with the dinner raised a very healthy $11,400 from seven items.
Top price was the $3,400 given for a framed montage of photos and horse shoes from Ethereal (NZ) and Sunline (NZ).
The evening added considerably to the Christine Lawn Trust which will now reach its target of raising $100,000 towards the rehabilitation of Christine, who was injured in a race fall during February and is now confined to a wheel chair.
Not present on the night, her father, Brian, spoke on her behalf, while Christine had enjoyed an afternoon with Sheila preceding the event.
Media Release - NZTM