It wouldn’t be the Melbourne Cup without fashion on the fields and without a doubt this year the ladies and gentlemen will be sure to impress with their racecourse wear attire. Prizes will be awarded to Best Hat, Best Dressed Lady and Gentleman, and best dressed table. The party will continue into the afternoon thanks to The Hyatt’s resident DJ with delicious Aussie sausage rolls as well as pies being served thanks to Lady Pie.
The proceeds will be going to The Good Shepherd Sisters in Phuket. The charity organisation has many projects around the island that endeavours to help those in need through support, counselling and education in local camps and poor villages. Home for Hope is one such project helping young destitute pregnant women by providing them with a safe and clean pre-delivery environment and post-natal care.
The Seeds of Change Craft Centre, encouraging young mothers to learn or enhance their sewing or craft skills and The Vocational Training Centre in Patong, are two successful centres that are providing opportunities for students to learn new skills and become employed.
One of the biggest Good Shepherd projects has been the BanYa Learning Centre in Thalang. This school caters to over 100 Myanmar national children and aims to prepare students for acceptance into Thai schools. The school is in much need of money to support the students and teachers and all proceeds will be going to the school.
Thanks to Hyatt Regency, Class Act Media, and many other sponsors. This year’s event promises to be spectacular! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information about the event and sponsors visit http://thegoodshepherd.info The Good Shepherd Sisters have a charity shop in Thalang and are looking for volunteers to help.
If you would like to volunteer at the shop or with any of the programmes, the Good Shepherd would love to hear from you.
Please contact Karen Ellison at CONTACT@the goodshepherd.info