I write on behalf of the Founder of the Matthew Stanley Foundation, Paul Stanley to forward your invitation to The Matthew Stanley Foundation Gala Auction – Easts Leagues Club, 16 October 2010. Our inaugural Gala Auction in 2008 was a night to remember and this event is shaping up to build on that success.  Be part of the 200 people who will attend the event with single tickets at 95.00 or tables of ten @ $900.

In 2006 Matthew Stanley’s life was tragically stolen in a hideous act of violence.  Matthew’s parents, Paul and Kay with the support of surviving son Nick moved with good community people to establish the Matthew Stanley Foundation.   The Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of youth violence and the impact of violence on young people.

The Foundation has conducted and attended many awareness events such as touch football carnivals and community festivals.  The Matthew Stanley Foundation stand and merchandise, including logo-bearing footballs, are familiar sights at such events.  In addition, Paul Stanley has spoken to over 100,000 students across Queensland and the One Punch Did Kill documentary now complements our campaign.  Submissions have also been made to relevant government inquiries. Examples of our work can be found on the Foundation’s site [www.matthewstanleyfoundation.com.au].

Presentations and support materials such as singlets, T shirts, footballs, wristbands, printed materials and banners clearly come at a cost. We are not government funded. We derive some funds from partnerships and sponsors, but there is still much work to be done and young lives to be saved.

This letter represents an opportunity for you, your associates and friends to actively contribute to our efforts by attending and perhaps acquiring highly sought after memorabilia, special event items and valuable merchandise.

We look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to book now – with only 200 seats available the tickets will sell fast. See the appended flyer for booking information.

Please call 0458 412212 or email gala@matthewstanleyfoundation.com.au if you would like further information.

Sincerely,

Neville Coventry                                                                                                           Gala Auction Convenor