Rotary fund-raiser on song

One of the highlights of the evening was the auctioning of a collector’s item 2010 World Cup Limited Edition display cabinet with three Nederberg Fifa wines and specially struck medallions, for R6000. Sharing the excitement were Marthie Combrinck - Principal Thuthukani Special School, Zac and Anthony Patinios, Ryan Vermaak - Amble Inn, Nytasha Grundelingh - Distell and Fulvio Pace - President Rotary Empangeni

DJ Kevin McKune did not miss a beat during the quiz

The Thuthukani learners proudly showed off their ballroom prowess to the appreciative audience

It was an early present for Thuthukani Special School on Friday night when Rotary Empangeni’s ‘Christmas in July’ fund-raiser brought in over R30 000 for the school. Kindly hosted by the Amble Inn, the evening took the form of a music trivia quiz that produced hilarious participation from the various teams. Thuthukani Principal, Marthie Combrinck was overwhelmed by the response and said: ‘Wow! Rotary Empangeni, Amble Inn - you rock! ‘You facilitated a wonderful evening of fun and building of new friendships.’ ‘A big thank you for your commitment to our school and to our disabled learners,’ said Marthie. ‘Not only did this function raise money for the skills project at our school - that is solely funded by the Rotary Club of Empangeni - but it also brought the people of Zululand together and in the process made new friends for our school. ‘Blessed be those who help those who cannot help themselves.’