November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. In the past, PanKind have received crucial funding as a result of “Wish You Were Here” Gala Dinners, which raise money and awareness to tackle the brutal illness. Funding goes towards research such as early screening measures and updated treatments, and support for patients.
The Gala is in honour of the late Robyn Pride, a woman who fought pancreatic cancer for eleven years before passing in September.
‘Robyn’s cancer came back just over two years ago,’ says Jackie Orchard, long-time friend of Robyn’s and organiser of this year’s “Wish You Were Here” event. ‘She really wanted us to have a ball. It’s all about celebrating the life of those who are still with us, and the life of those that have passed.’
The evening will include canapes and a two-course meal, drinks and live entertainment, guest speakers and a raffle, a silent auction and prizes.
Samantha Jade, Australian singer and the first woman to win the Australian X-factor in 2012, is the main performance on the night. Australian journalist and personality Tim Gilbert will be the Master of Ceremonies and auctioneer.
