Dumisani Update
Posted at 7:55 PM (PST) on Sunday, November 28, 2004

Dear friends of NfA and Buskaid,

I must apologise to everyone who was involved in Dumisani--the fundraising event Gillian attended that was held in London in July 2004--for not writing earlier to thank you all. I didn't want to drip feed the information so have been waiting for the last little bits of money to come in and can now tell you that the fantastic total of £13,204 was donated through tickets, photographs and gifts.

Buskaid and The Neurofibromatosis Association UK are both very grateful for your support and take this opportunity to thank you all.

I would like to give special thanks to Victoria, Dani, and Louise who were responsible for the decorations of the venue, the tickets and the goody bags; to Brydie who took all the 'official' photographs; to Bev and GAuk for the funds raised by auctioning two tickets to the event; and to Nicole who donated the proceeds--Canadian $3,100--of an auction she held on eBay with items collected from members of the GAGC. Many thanks to them and to all those who joined in the bidding as well.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in the eBay auction fundraiser and the Dumisani event. Reports I have had all seem favourable and, who knows, perhaps we can do it again!

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Roberta Tweedy