PRESS RELEASE: The annual Diamond Event goes virtual

The Diamond Event; a keystone fundraiser for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation set to host an online event to raise vital funds for the Fellowship Program at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

Usually, The Diamond Event is held at the lavish Ivy Ballroom, the space generously provided at a discounted rate by Justin Hemmes, hosting Sydney’s top corporate executives with a common goal; to raise funds for the Fellowship Program at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. This year, an exclusive online event will be hosted during a week of online fundraising initiatives kicking off on Monday 21 September.

“After a record fundraising effort raising $856,400, this year we’re hoping to hit the $1,000,000 mark to invest in the brightest medical minds. Given the event is not going ahead as planned, we will do our best to raise as much as we can to help the Hospital,” said Amanda Lacey, Deputy Chair of The Diamond Event Committee.

“The Diamond Event raises vital funds for the Fellowship Program as Fellow’s have one of the greatest impacts across the Hospital. Paediatrics attracts a special type of person who needs a distinct set of skills; we want to help ensure all children are receiving the benefit of expert care and knowledge, where and when they need it,” continues Lacey.

Prizes include fine jewellery, limited edition artwork, holidays, sporting memorabilia and unique personal experiences, which will all be auctioned off during The Diamond Event – running from the 21st – 28th of September, 2020.

The annual Sydney cocktail event, proudly supported by AFEX, Dexus and VGI Partners Foundation, amongst a host of other generous patrons, has had to reinvent itself due to COVID-19, like many other fundraising events.

Chair of The Diamond Event Committee, Simon Fox said: “It’s in the best interest of our loyal guests that we have made the decision to postpone the event. The health and safety of our supporters remains our number one priority. While we know it’s going to be a challenge, we’re committed to raising vital funds for the Fellowship Program.

“We’re really excited to host this event online. We’re sure our guests will be entertained by the performances we have lined up. Our supporters have always dug deep for this wonderful cause, and we hope to raise a substantial amount of money for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation in support of the Fellowship Program.”

This is the third consecutive year The Diamond Event will be supporting the Fellowship Program at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. If you would like to support The Diamond Event, visit https://www.fundraiseforsydneykids.org.au/the-diamond-event-donate