'Fundraising and Fascinators' | Melbourne Cup Luncheon success

November 2, 2022

Rebecca Welsh with event organiser Angela Medwin.

Northern Tasmania’s health sector was given a glamorous boost on Tuesday, with the Friends of Clifford Craig Melbourne Cup Luncheon hosting more than 100 guests. 

Now in its 30th year, the annual fundraising event has been held in support of the Clifford Craig Foundation since 1992.

Returning to TasTAFE’s Drysdale campus, this year’s event was held in honour of the late Toni Maloney – the Foundation’s first CEO, who sadly lost her battle with lung cancer last year.

Toni was also a past president of the Launceston Friends of Clifford Craig and helped establish the Melbourne Cup Luncheon.

Each year the Friends group help fundraise more than $30,000 for the Clifford Craig Foundation, in support of medical research, equipment and education initiatives at the Launceston General Hospital.

Friends of Clifford Craig member and event organiser Angela Medwin said the luncheon offered the community a chance to support a worthy cause, while also enjoying the spectacle of Melbourne Cup Day.

“It is always such a fun day, allowing friends to catch up and enjoy a delicious meal as well as the fun of fashion,” she said.

“At the same time everyone knows their money is going towards supporting our local hospital, and perhaps some star chefs of the future.”

Guests enjoyed a three-course lunch prepared by TasTafe hospitality students, along with all the race day action including live tv coverage, sweeps, lucky door prizes and an auction.

** The final Friends of Clifford Craig event for 2022 will be their annual Garden Fete, happening November 27 at Exeter. More information can be found here**