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Backyard dinner raises funds for MND

Tari JeffersManjimup-Bridgetown Times

A fundraising dinner in Manjimup raised almost $10,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association WA on Saturday night.

The dinner was held in Manjimup couple Sonia and Luke Porter’s backyard and about 40 people attended.

Mrs Porter’s father has MND and she said the dinner was a way of giving back to the association.

“Not only for what they do for my family, but for others too,” she said.

Ann, Shane and Sonia Porter, all of Manjimup.
Camera IconAnn, Shane and Sonia Porter, all of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

The ticketed event included a three-course meal, live entertainment by Table for Two Trio and auctions throughout the night.

While Mr and Mrs Porter were aiming to raise between $5000 and $6000, they ended up raising $9830.

Jason and Rebecca Meynell with Jayde Salomone, all of Manjimup.
Camera IconJason and Rebecca Meynell with Jayde Salomone, all of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

“We still have more donations coming in, I’m overwhelmed with everyone’s support,” Mrs Porter said.

“It was a fabulous night and an amazing result.”

The couple is looking to hold the dinner every two years.

More pictures from the event:

Steven Craigie, Clint Adams and Nick Terrigno, all of Manjimup.
Camera IconSteven Craigie, Clint Adams and Nick Terrigno, all of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Renae Adams and Tanya Terrigno, all of Manjimup.
Camera IconRenae Adams and Tanya Terrigno, all of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Caroline and Scott Sims, both of Manjimup.
Camera IconCaroline and Scott Sims, both of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Craig and Tammy Proudfoot, both of Manjimup.
Camera IconCraig and Tammy Proudfoot, both of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Debbie and Carlo Renzullo, both of Manjimup.
Camera IconDebbie and Carlo Renzullo, both of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Tawana and Paul Taylor, both of Manjimup.
Camera IconTawana and Paul Taylor, both of Manjimup. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

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