Fashion parade for Guide Dogs
More than 100 guests attended a fashion parade fundraising event at Everglades Country Club on October 26.
The event raised $1800 for Guide Dogs NSW-ACT.
"Over 100 guests enjoyed a cream tea while golf club members paraded an exciting collection of new summer fashions provided by Central Coast boutiques Sandalwood at East Gosford and Ettalong shops Bella Shoe Boutique and That Swimwear Place," Central Coast Support Group president Ms Barbara Craig said.
"Strutting the catwalk was vision impaired Angela Allen and her guide dog Hamish who recently moved to Australia from Ireland.
"Angela thanked everyone for coming and made a moving comment on her arrival in Australia and how she was immediately contacted by Guide Dogs NSW-ACT.
"As a result a mobility program was put in place to assist Angela in familiarising herself with the Peninsula.
"A short presentation was made by Alex Green, the promotional manager from Guide Dogs head office, about a new initiative being implemented this year."
According to Mr Green, vision loss caused by eye diseases such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration can be prevented or at least minimised if diagnosed and treated early.
From November this year, Centre for Eye Health situated at the University of NSW will provide state-of-the-art eye imaging and visual system diagnostic services to the general community in one location, at no charge, Mr Green said.
Further information is available at the University of NSW website under Centre for Eye Health.
Press release, 29 Oct 2009
Lynne Lillico, Guide Dogs NSW-ACT