Benefit for breast cancer

A benefit night has been planned for Umina resident Ms Christine Puckeridge, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

The event will be held at the Ettalong Bowling Club on February 15 from 6.30pm.

The benefit night has been organized by staff at the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong, where Ms Puckeridge works, to raise money for the Breast Cancer Council.

"I have spoken with a couple of local sportsman who have indicated that they will be attending the evening ... Balmain Tigers player Chris Heinington and surfer Drew Courtney," said Bouddi unit coordinator Mr Bernie Parmeter.

"We propose to hold an auction of sporting memorabilia."

Ms Ann Berry from the Cancer Council and Christine Puckeridge will speak about their experiences with breast cancer at the event.

Mr Parmeter said a silent auction would be held during the night and major items would be auctioned by an accredited auctioneer.

Entertainment woulld be provided in the form of a karaoke contest at the completion of the fund raising.

The fundraiser will be held in the Ettalong Bowling Club auditorium, 103 Springwood St, Ettalong.

Admission will be $10 at the door and includes finger food.

For more information, telephone 4341 0087.

Press release, 29 Jan 2008 Bernie Parmeter, Fran Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre