Celebrities backing a re-build of the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club will feature at a special fundraiser at Peregian Park.
High-profile local chefs Peter Kuruvita and Adriano Zumbo, and internationally regarded poet Rupert McCall, will attend Under The Stars on September 11, to support a revamp of the club.
The event is the brainchild of Leigh McCready, the founder and vice president of Peregian Family and Friends, and Christine Mackay, from Key Elements.
It will be the second annual Spirit of Peregian fundraiser, after last year’s event raised $32,000 for the Verrierdale Rural Fire Brigade.
“Two years ago, fires swept through our Peregian community and if it wasn’t for the hard work of our emergency services crews, lives, livelihoods and homes would have been lost,” Leigh said.
“Since then, Peregian Family and Friends has raised funds for the heroic work of the Rural Fire Brigade and this year’s efforts will be directed to the future re-building of the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
“We are beyond thrilled to have renowned poet Rupert McCall attend the evening which coincides with the 20th anniversary of September 11.
“If it wasn’t for COVID, Rupert would have been in America to mark the occasion with his friends at the New York Fire Brigade so it’s such a privilege to have him with us and I have no doubt that Rupert’s moving poem, A Firefighter’s Dream, will be a highlight of the night.”
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Noosa Beach House executive chef Peter Kuruvita was quick to jump in and lend his support to the gala dinner.
“None of us will forget the 2019 bushfires. It was incredible to see not only how vulnerable our community could be to natural disaster, but also the amazing strength of the emergency services and community to pull together and support one another,” he said.
“Being part of a seaside town, there is no better home for this community spirit than the local surf club.
“From housing our volunteer lifesavers to teaching water safety to our youth and as a home for community events.
“I am proud to be involved in promoting the future of Peregian Beach SLSC for the generations to come.”
The Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club closed its doors in 2014 due to financial difficulties but there has been a renewed push to revive it in recent years.
It’s set to be formally established as an independent surf lifesaving club prior to the start of the 2022/23 surf lifesaving season, assuming it’s able to deliver on a strategic plan and meet targets including membership opportunities, local partnerships, governance structures, revenue streams and supporters club options.
The interim club is governed by Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast, while Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club provides administrative and financial support over the plan period.
The event will take place in stunning tipis, sponsored by local company Tipi Luxe. It will start at 4.30pm.
Tickets are from $280 per person, which includes specially curated canapes and a three-course meal, presented by Peter Kuruvita and Adriano Zumbo as well as live music and Rupert McCall as MC.
Tickets can be purchased at: http://events.humanitix.com/spirit-of-peregian.
Please note: If COVID interferes, refunds will be available and the event will be postponed.
