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Annual Report 2017 49

2017 was characterised by high quality

events driven by our loyal and generous

“Friends of the BRI” or “FBI” for short.

n April our second annual “Opera meets Art” event was yet

I again, a sell-out and set to become an entrenched part of the
Christchurch social calendar, This event, a wonderful fusion of

donated art for sale, fine wine from Pegasus Bay, delicious canapes
from Lizzie’s Cuisine and the beautiful sounds of The Opera Club
made the most of the wonderful acoustics in the Christchurch Art

Gallery Foyer. Under the guidance and expertise of Australian
Music Director, Sharolyn Kimmorley, ticket-holders were treated
to a night of popular opera tunes from the wonderful Opera Club

led by Rachel Doig.
The FBI Golf Tournament, held at the Christchurch Golf Club
in November is a real highlight of the NZBRI fundraising year.

Principal Sponsor, Pacific Radiology has been with this event since
its inception and we value the close working relationship we have

with them at a research and fundraising level. As usual, the players
were well catered for with lunch by Strawberry Fare, ‘watered’ at
the refreshment hole by Pegasus Bay Wines and treated to a very

welcome bacon buttie thanks to Hellers and Nature’s Fresh Bread.
The after-match auction was a real success and we are all looking

the next year’s function.
Sincere thanks also go to Professor Ivan Donaldson as the
proceeds from his wonderful memoire “The Truant from Medicine”

continue to roll in.
We’d like to recognise the dedication of the Friends of the NZBRI
committee, under the Chairmanship of Mel Brew together with

committee members Gabrielle Tasman, Ivan Donaldson, Fay Keeling,
Liz Barry, Douglas McCaul, Sharon Rees-Thomas, Cheryl Whitham
and Robyn Gillespie. They make great ambassadors for the NZBRI.