The Gutsy Group’s annual movie night was held in June during Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week at the Kino Cinema in Melbourne. The film, State of Play, starring Russell Crowe and Helen Mirren attracted 220 people. Champagne and sandwiches were served before the movie and over $3,000 was raised on the night.

Over 100 people attended the Family Day held at Greenvale’s Living Legends Farm at Woodlands Estate. A sausage sizzle and picnic under the trees, complete with children’s activities and a raffle helped raise over $3,000.

Approximately 100 bowlers and spectators attended the Melbourne Bowling Club, Windsor to enjoy an evening of sport and socializing. A silent auction and raffle enabled almost $4000 to be raised at the event.

The inaugural movie night was held at the Palace Cinema, Balwyn to coincide with Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, 2008. The Australian movie, Unfinished Sky, was screened and was attended by over 150 people who enjoyed drinks and sweets before the movie. A raffle on the night helped raise over $2,000.

Approximately 200 walkers attended Point Nepean to support The Gutsy Group. A BBQ lunch, as well as a showcase of old cars from the Southern Peninsula Historical Vehicle Club, together with children’s activities entertained our guests. R T Edgar, was a major sponsor of the event and enabled the profit to be over $13,000.

The inaugural Gutsy Group Ball at Flemington Racecourse was attended by approximately 200 guests and raised over $19,000. Fundraising activities in the evening included a raffle, and live and silent auctions. A number of businesses and traders contributed to prizes on the night.