Vets Beyond Borders Australia

Published 12 Apr 2011

Media Release 12 April 2011.

The Illawarra Branch of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)  hosted their first charity event, “The Animal Angels Masquerade Ball”, on May 6th 2011 with $14 000 raised which will be donated equally between Vets Beyond Borders and the AVA Benevolent fund.

A great night was had by the 140 attendees and VBB really appreciate the support of the Illawarra AVA Branch in running this event . The Ball received great support from not only those within the veterinary industry but also the local business community.

VBB's President Dr Peter Howe, made a wonderful presentation to guests about what it means to volunteer for VBB. This was followed by charity auctions, a wonderful meal and dancing to finish the night.

VBB's special thanks go to the organisers - Dr Elicia Halliday (Illawarra Branch secretary/treasurer) and Andrea Boerkamp - as well as to the MC for the night, outgoing Illawarra Branch AVA President Dr David Brown, and to surprise attendee Gretel Killeen.

The full AVA report on the night can be found here.