By NICOLE VALICEK
A LOCAL fundraising event has raised $7000 for women with breast or gynaecological cancer.
Western suburbs women were invited to attend a Girls Night In event held at Pia Fonsboel’s Danish furniture warehouse in Williamstown, Retropia, with local Sophie Murphy recently.
More than 500 people attended the event along with 25 stall holders selling things like jewellery, plants, scarves, handbags, children’s clothes and crafts.
Ms Fonsboel said the night was an overwhelming success.
“The outpouring of time, energy, donations and attendance was tremendous.”
Ms Fonsboel said cancer had been a marking event for the family, and there was a serious reason to raise funds for the Cancer Council and to raise awareness of women’s cancers.
Two years ago Ms Fonsboel’s mother Karin Falkenberg, who attended the night was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy.
“This is something that is very close to our hearts at Retropia and is why the night was done with such passion, love and enthusiasm.”
Ms Fonsboel said most of the women who attended knew someone battling breast cancer, supporting family who have been through and are now breast cancer survivors, but also awareness to all the women to have regular check-ups.”
“The more money and awareness that is raised through events like this one held at Retropia will ultimately save lives and that is so important.”
