Retina Lunch

Once again members of Women in Racing supported the fundraising lunch for Retina Australia ACT.

The lunch was held in the Rich Rewards room at Thoroughbred Park, with many members attending.

The lunch started with a welcome glass of champagne or wine and an opportunity to socialise with the other attendees.

MC for the day was David Kilby who is Patron of RA (ACT).

Robin Poke, President of Retina Australia ACT gave an introductory speech and was followed by Chris Burton who suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa.  Chris gave a talk about his new hi-tech glasses that have significantly returned some of his vision and have allowed him to continue his engineering degree.  His glasses include a digital camera linked to a pair of small monitor screens and allow him to zoom in and adjust the image to maximise his ability to see.  The glasses cost him $20K and required him to fly to Canada to get them.

During the afternoon we had a monster raffle with many members winning prizes.

Following a most excellent lunch of barbequed steak, chicken, gourmet sausages and various salad, Gordon Scott of Elders Real Estate Belconnen ran an auction where attendees snapped up bargain artwork, memorabilia, decorator items, and other items.

Of course, the races continued all afternoon with some people winning big, I am sure.  A great day was had by all.  A slideshow of the day is below, and if you can't see it, click here.

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