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Valentine's Day fundraiser supports community in sickness and in health

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Galentine’s: Celebrating their friendship, Carmel Johnson and Jo Breen attended the luncheon.

What’s not to love about the Soroptimist International of Shepparton’s Valentine’s Day luncheon?

On Sunday, February 11, The Woolshed at Emerald Bank in Kialla, welcomed 183 guests to its loveliest of days.

To celebrate their nearest and dearest, guests enjoyed a two-course luncheon while hearing from guest speakers GV Health Foundation trustee Emma Cannon and Nadine Holgate, who talked about acquired brain injuries.

But the real matter at hand (or matter of the heart) was the cause behind it all.

The Shepparton Soroptimist group aimed to raise money for the GV Health Foundation to provide a scholarship for a nursing student to pursue their post-graduate studies in the area.

The group successfully raised their target of $5000, and the lucky recipient of the scholarship was Katrina Poppa.

The News was sent in photos from the Shepparton Soroptimist’s successful event, which even the most cupid-averse enjoyed.

Health is wealth: GV Health Foundation chair Stephen Merrylees and GV Health Foundation's Jo Breen and Ella Cannon accepted the donation.
Heart-warming cause: Guest speakers Ella Cannon (left) and Nadine Holgate (right), with GV Health Foundation scholarship recipient Katrina Poppa (middle).
Meet your hosts: Soroptimist International of Shepparton members Marg Webster, Jeanette Berry, Cathy Brown-Hamill and Elaine Lenon.
Proud mum: Ann Starritt with her daughter and guest speaker Nadine Holgate.
Heart-to-heart talks: Sue Mintern, Jenny Burke, Marg Tenance and Joan Pesavento enjoyed catching up at the event.
Mother love: Sue Furphy with her daughter and guest speaker Ella Cannon from GV Health Foundation.
Sweethearts: Elaine Lenon with her granddaughter Paris Williams and daughter Nicole Williams.
Love is in the air: Christine Moretto, Lisa McClure, Joy Gardam and Louise Tricarico wining and dining.
Be my valentine: Maureen Dixon and Helen Jennings looked lovely in their brightly coloured dresses.
Table for two: Cheryl Stevens and Maxine Beaver on their way into The Woolshed.
Can you feel the love today: The Woolshed provided a heart-warming atmosphere for its guests.