A great way to support a charity is to attend one of their events.  In Queensland there are lots of charities who host fantastic events for you to be part of… so dust off your penguin suit or fabulous frock, grab some friends, book a ticket (or table) to one of the Queensland charity events below and make a difference!

In chronological order… (please leave me the details a comment below if I have missed any, and I will happily add it to the list.  I suspect this list will grow over the next couple of months, so please check back throughout the year)

11am Friday 28th March 2014
McGrath Foundation Signature High Tea
Details: $90 pp (Table of ten $850) at the Victoria Park Golf Complex
Dress: a touch of pink
Cause: breast cancer support and awareness
Buy tickets: call 02 8962 6100 or visit McGrath Foundation

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6:30pm Friday 28th March 2014
Dancing with the CEOs – supporting Women’s Legal Service Details: $220 pp (Table of ten $2000) at Brisbane City Hall Dress: Black Tie
Cause: all proceeds go to Women’s Legal Service, providing free legal and social work services to Queensland Women
Buy tickets: visit www.dancingwiththeceos.com.au

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11am Saturday 29th March 2014
Sunshine Coast Old Bags Lunch supporting Variety the children’s charity
Details: $66 pp (corporate tables $1320 for table of ten) at Ramada Hotel Marcoola Cause: helping Queensland kids who are sick, dsiadvantaged or have special needs
Buy tickets: visit www.variety.org.au

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6pm Sunday 6th April 2014
Go Blue Hawaii Caberet Burlesque Fundraiser for Autism Queensland
Details: $60 pp (plus booking free) for 2 course meal and show at Loft West End
Cause: raising funds for specialised education, training and support services for children and adults with ASD, more info
Buy tickets: Tickets available from http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/3820431

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7pm Saturday 3rd May 2014
Mummy’s Wish Mothers Day Ball
Details: $175 pp (Table $1500) at Hilton Brisbane Cause: helping mums with cancer
Buy tickets: visit www.mummyswish.org.au

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ACT for Kids 2014 Gala Ball – dancing beneath the stars Details: $185 pp (Table $1850) Sofitel Brisbane Hotel, Turbot Street
Dress: Formal attire with a splash of red
Cause: preventing and treating child abuse and neglect
Buy tickets: call 1300 228 000 or visit www.actforkids.com.au

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2014 JDRF Gala Ball – themed New York, New York
Details: $210 pp (Table of ten $2100) at the Pullman Hotel, Brisbane CBD
Dress: Black tie with New York inspiration
Cause: finding a cure for type 1 diabetes
Buy tickets: visit www.jdrf.org.au.gala

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7pm Saturday 31st May 2014
The Zig Zag Gala Charity Ball
Details: $240 pp (Table of ten $2250) at Great Hall, Brisbane Convention Centre, South Bank
Dress: Black Tie /Formal
Cause: supports sick, under-privileged and at risk children between the ages of 0-18 throughout Australia with equipment and services
Buy tickets: phone 1800 944 924 or visit www.zigzagfoundation.org/gala-ball

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6pm Thursday 5th June 2014
Starlight Five Chefs Dinner
Details: TBC Sofitel Brisbane Central
Cause: transforming the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children Buy tickets: call 07 3456 0408 or email caroline.soady@starlight.org.au

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6:30pm Saturday 14th June 2014
2014 Variety of Chefs Ball
Details: $275 pp ($2750 table of ten) The Grand Ballroom, Hilton Brisbane
Cause: helping Queensland kids who are sick, dsiadvantaged or have special needs
Buy tickets: Phone 07 3907 9306 or visit www.variety.org.au

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“Everything is Possible” Gala Dinner – supporting Perry Cross Spinal Injury Research Details: TBC at Jupiters Casino Gold Coast
Cause: finding the cure for
Buy tickets: email events@pcsrf.org.au

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Friday 20th June 2014 (lunch)
6th Annual Bulimba Fashion Festival for Charity
Details: TBC at Oxford 152 Bulimba
Cause: All proceeds to Australian Liver Foundation To provide hope to people living with liver disease whilst working tirelessly in an effort to help develop a World without it.

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RBWH Foundation 2014 Right Royal Affair
Details: $200 pp (table $2000) at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cause: To fund life saving medical research conducted at RBWH Buy tickets: call 07 3646 7588 or buy online here

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6pm Saturday 2nd August 2014
Red Boot Hoot Gala Charity Ball – Ronald McDonald House
Details: $195 pp (table of ten $1950) at Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds
Cause: supporting seriously ill children and their families
Buy tickets: online here.

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7pm Friday 22nd August 2014
Roses in the Ocean Charity Cocktails – Stemming the tide of suicide
Details: $120 pp (Table $1100) at Riverlife, Naval Shores Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point
Cause: Raise funds for suicide prevention and support initiatives
Buy tickets: online here

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Saturday 23rd August 2014
Annual Thiess Ball 2014 supporting Hear and Say
Details: TBC at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Cause: Helping deaf children to hear, listen and speak
Buy tickets: email fundraising@hearandsay.com.au

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The Pyjama Foundation’s 10th Birthday Story Book Gala Ball Details: $140 pp (table of ten $1300) at The Marquee, Victoria Park Golf Course
Cause: creating positive relationships for every Australian child in care
Buy tickets: online or email: events@thepyjamafoundation.com

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Dress For Success Brisbane Spring Fling
Details: $75 cocktail, $90 VIP seating area – for an evening of champagne, canapes, art and a Brisbane celebrity auction!
Cause: helping disadvantaged women find jobs and remain employed
Find out more: visit their website

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Party in the Paddock Family Fun Day
Details: from 1-6pm – Pony rides, Kids Rides, Market Stalls, Petting Zoo, Silent Auction, Riding Display, Bar, Live Music and Fasion Show.
Cause: teach riding skills to children with a disability, proudly celebrating 50 years of Riding for Disabled kids in Australia
Find out more: visit their website

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6:30pm Thursday 23 October 2014
8th Annual GLAM it up for Charity supporting MND and Me Foundation
Details: $65 pp at LOFT West End
Cause: Helping outfit Queensland’s first MND Centre
Buy tickets: On sale soon – online 

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12:15 Friday 21st November 2014
Food For Thought: The Long Lunch at Gambaro’s
Details: $90 pp ($900 for a table of ten) at Gambaro’s Restaurant & Function Centre
Cause: all funds raised at the lunch goes to Dressed for Success who help disadvantaged women find jobs and remain employed.
Buy tickets: Book tickets online 

There are lots of other ways you can help a charity’s event be a huge success:  1. Share your favourite charity’s event on your facebook, twitter, email 2. Donate at prize for the event 3. Volunteer at the event (pre event admin, helping set up the room, selling raffle tickets, helping pack down the event, or you could donate your skills)