Greatest Call Long Lunch

A humid late summer’s day provided the backdrop to our third My Greatest Call Long Luncheon at The Glasshouse on Friday 27 February in Melbourne.

Emceed by the fabulous Johanna Griggs, the afternoon was in expert hands. Funny, relatable and endlessly energetic, Johanna brought warmth and authenticity to the room. Her quick wit and natural charm kept the audience engaged throughout, seamlessly guiding us through moments of laughter, reflection and celebration.

The wonderful Mathew Hetherington opened proceedings beautifully with Walking in Memphis and You’ll Never Walk Alone, setting the tone for the day.

Sandy was then welcomed to the stage, where he shared heartfelt and entertaining conversations with long-time friends and colleagues Kevin Sheedy, Brendan Joyce and Robert Harvey.

Brian Taylor wowed the room with Roaming Brian before leading the main auction for the day with his trademark energy and humour.

A central theme of the luncheon was recognising and celebrating our extraordinary carers in our community. For the first time, we heard personal and deeply moving reflections from Kellie Tapping, Carolyn Roberts and Nick Green about their experiences caring for their loved ones.

The afternoon concluded on a high note with music from the ridiculously talented Jacob Lai and Mat Rigby, who treated us to a selection of songs to close a truly special event.

Events like these are simply not possible without the generous support of many companies and individuals. We extend our sincere thanks to our major partner GSK, along with our valued sponsors and in-kind donors along with the wonderful individuals who continue to support us, thank you!