Party for thyroid foundation

Pearl Beach resident Ms Beverley Lapacek, who suffers from a thyroid condition, used her recent 70th birthday celebration to fundraise for the Australian Thyroid Foundation.

Over 100 friends and relatives accepted Bev's invitation to her afternoon tea party and brought with them a selection of hand crafted items including jams, scarves, dolls and patchwork items to be sold for the fundraiser.

The party began with a concert featuring the Pearl Beach Glee Club and a selection of song favourites sung by Bev and her sister Margaret Lynn and niece Jennnie Lynn.

A jazz piano recital was also performed by Pearl Beach resident Tony Doyle.

Dr John Irvine was Master of Ceremonies.

Australian Thyroid Foundation president Ms Beverley Garside acknowledged and congratulated the Ms Lapacek's effort in raising $2200 for the foundation.

"I am overwhelmed with the number of guests here today.

"It is obvious that you all hold Bev in high regard.

"Thank you for your generosity and this amazing effort," said Ms Garside.

Ms Lapacek thanked her family and friends who helped her put on the afternoon tea, and their generous response to her invitation.

The Australian Thyroid Foundation is a national, member-based, not for profit organisation which is focused on the promotion of good thyroid health throughout Australia.

Media release, 8 Nov 2012

Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association