Our nation’s most revered rugby captain of all time, Sean Fitzpatrick, was joined by Colin Meads, John Hart, Brian Lochore, Frank Bunce and other special guests, for a gala dinner tribute to a great New Zealander – and at the same time helped raise money for Starship Foundation.
At ‘A Tribute to Sean Fitzpatrick’ guests rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest rugby players in the history of the game. This unique evening included a three course dinner with fine wines and first class entertainment plus live Q&A with some of the notable characters of the rugby world.
Cocktails or VIP cocktails with Rugby legends
Master of Ceremonies ~ Ian Fraser
Entrée
Introductory Remarks ~ John Hart
Sean Fitzpatrick Career Highlights
Keynote Speech ~ Sean Fitzpatrick
All Blacks Rugby Legends Panel Discussion
• Sir Wilson Whineray
• Sir Colin Meads
• Sir Brian Lochore
Main Course
Live Music ~ Andrew Mockler
Remarks ~ Phil Kingsley-Jones
Charity Auction
Dessert
Interview with Sean Fitzpatrick and NZ Rugby stars
• Sean Fitzpatrick
• Frank Bunce
• Stu Wilson
• Alan Whetton
Closing Remarks
Date and Venue:
Wednesday 19 August 2009
SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland
Dress Code:
Cocktail, Lounge Suit or Business Attire
Charity Recipient:
The net proceeds of the charity auction on the evening benefitted Starship Foundation to enable it to fund priorities such as life-saving medical research. The ultimate aim is to find cures to many illnesses which continue to plague New Zealand children as well as discover new ways to keep children fit and healthy in the first place.