Spur Inaugral Fundraising Dinner

The Spur Foundation hosted their inaugural fundraising dinner at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on 14 March 2015. Well attended by 500 generous guests, the event raised over R450,000 for the foundation, which is charged with providing support to children and families from vulnerable communities in South Africa.
Kevin Robertson (National Franchise Executive Spur Group) and Kim Robertson
Sacha du Plessis (Trustee Spur Foundation and Group Marketing Executive Spur Group), Justin Fortune (Chief Operating Officer Hussar Grill), Lauren Peters (Portfolio Manager Spur Foundation and Brand Activation Manager Spur Group), Dean Hyde (Independent Non-Executive Director Spur Group), Ronel van Dijk (Chairperson Spur Foundation and Chief Financial Officer Spur Group), Vivy Novos (Treasurer Spur Foundation and Group Financial Manager Spur Group), Jonathan Novos
Pierre van Tonder (Trustee Spur Foundation and Chief Executive Office Spur Group), Sacha du Plessis (Trustee Spur Foundation and Group Marketing Executive Spur Group), Mark Farrelly (Trustee Spur Foundation and Chief Operating Officer Spur Group)
Sue Hirschson and Allen Ambor (Patron of the Spur Foundation and Chairman Spur Group)

Guests sipped on cocktails and wine and enjoyed a Casino Royale themed event with Carlo McFarlane and Petra Laranjo the charming emcees, and were entertained by illusionist Larry Soffer and funnyman Joe Parker.
The highlight of the evening was an exhilarating live auction, which saw an autographed Man United Jersey sell for R37,000! Further items included luxurious two night stay at Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris for two, Superb Fine wines from Van Loveren Wine Estate and many more.


 
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