GOPIO-GC Gala Raises Funds for Charities
The Gold Coast Chapter of GOPIO (GOPIO-GC) held its Annual Gala Dinner on the 3rd August 2024 at the prestigious Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast. This year, like past years, the dinner was aimed at raising funds to support various charities. The event was graced by the Consul-General of India (Queensland) Ms Neetu Bhagotia, Hon. John-Paul Langbroek, Surfers Paradise, Queensland MP and Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, and Hon. Rob Borbidge, ex-Premier of Queensland and Chairman of Experience Gold Coast.
The red carpet welcome led people into the main hall which was decorated exquisitely. The photo booth in the lobby allowed people to mingle as well as create special memories via numerous photos. The MC Zain Chams was, as always, engaging and ensured that everything ran smoothly. The attendees were entertained by the Tapori Squad who dazzled with their dance moves and by Manish and Sheker with their melodious singing. If the dancing and singing were a treat to the eyes and ears respectively, the dinner was a heavenly treat for the taste buds. The event concluded with the acknowledgement that there are many in our society who are doing it tough this year. Numerous items were auctioned and raffled to raise money for the charities Homeless in Gold Coast and Life Global Australia. Special thanks to our platinum sponsors Experience Gold Coast, Silver sponsor Global Convenience, and media partners 7 Seas TV for their video coverage.
GOPIO-GC acknowledges the generous support from all the sponsors, auction and raffle prize donors, the special guests, and all the participants who made it a memorable event.
