Girls' night well attended

More than 100 guests attended a Girls Night In to raise funds for breast cancer research at Ocean Beach Hotel in Umina on October 21.

The fundraising evening was organised by Queen of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival entrant and St Hubert's Island resident Ms Karen Austin.

Ms Austin said the evening was a huge success, with all funds going towards the oyster festival's Breast Cancer Challenge.

"I feel very privileged and thank everybody for the opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer fundraising and The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, which is held on the November 9," Ms Austin said.

"The night was enjoyed by more than 100 supporters and the night's festivities included games, a fashion parade by Sarah Clementi and belly dancers by Kim King.

"We also had guest speaker Chris Taylor, prize giveaways for game winners, best dressed and a major raffle of 35 prizes, including two accommodation prizes.

Ms Austin will be holding her second major fundraiser as part of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Breast Cancer Challenge on October 27.

"I have organised a Cinema Night at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre featuring the film Caramel," Ms Austin said.

The Cinema Night coincides with the national breast cancer awareness Pink Ribbon Day. "The price is $25 and includes a glass of champagne and oysters.

"There is a lucky door prize and a raffle on the night."

Tickets will be available from the door on the night or by calling Karen Austin on 0413 151 171.

Press release, 24 Oct 2008 Karen Austin, Festival Queen entrant