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25.01.2022 Thanks Angelo for taking a visit to Graces Place yesterday... big thanks to Blacktown City Council for the remediation world to date!

25.01.2022 Tickets are selling fast for the Jude OBrien Dinner for Graces Place... its going to be a great night honouring two beautiful people and raising much needed funds for Graces Place. Entertainment by Back to the Eighties will ensure you dance right into the weekend! Looking forward to seeing you there https://www.facebook.com/backtothe80sthemusicvideoshow/ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jude-obrien-dinner-for-grac

25.01.2022 An insight into the importance of why Graces Place is so needed.... we looking forward to updating you very soon on the progress of the build

24.01.2022 Yesterday John OBrien spoke with Ben Fordham on Drive-time. A big thank you to Ben for taking the time to speak with John about the Jude OBrien dinner he and his wife Michelle are planning in honour of Bianka and Jude, to raise money for Graces Place. If you missed the interview you can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com//john-obrien-holdi/id415808156 and to purchase tickets you can do so here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jude-obrien-dinner-for-grac We hope to see you there

23.01.2022 Something good has to come from something so bad the late Garry Lynch and Anita Cobbys father. When John should have been celebrating his first Fathers Day, he was grieving the loss of his wife and son to the most unimaginable circumstances. With the love and support of his family and friends John and Michelle are honouring these two beautiful souls with a dinner to raise funds for Graces Place. This is the start of their something good from something so bad. Please clic...k on the link to see the details of this very special event on Thursday 5th March 2020 And please do get in touch if you can support this event by way of attending or donating https://www.facebook.com/Jude-OBrien-dinner-for-Graces-Place-104188991067022/

23.01.2022 In just over 16 hours Louisa and Helena will be walking just over 14km for Grace's Place. In lieu of not being able to participate in this years City to Surf (we all know the reason for that), these wonderful ladies will walk from their home to Brighton-le-Sands to raise much needed funds for the building of Grace's Place (We'll have some exciting news on that soon too!) They are ever sooooo close to reaching their target of $5000... please see post for the link to donate and help Louisa and Helena meet their target before tomorrow morning! Thank you

20.01.2022 Jude OBrien was sadly taken at 11 months due to a deliberately lit fire in Rozelle. Listen to Johns story, Judes father, on Drive-time today with Ben Fordham at 4:35pm @benfordham9 #gracesplace #hvsg

20.01.2022 On Sunday 26th July 2020, two beautiful friends, one of them a HVSG Family member Lou Lou; will come together to hold a Christmas in July luncheon to raise funds for Graces Place and The Grace Centre for Newborn Care. The event is called Graces Christmas in July Please follow the link and like the event page for updates on tickets and some very exciting news that was announced today https://facebook.com/events/2459805150960601/?ti=icl... TINY MIRACLES - ELENI GERASSIS

20.01.2022 John has also spoken to his local paper The Leader. This article will be published in this weeks edition. Thanks you John for raising awareness of Graces Place https://www.theleader.com.au//fundraiser-in-memory-of-wif/

20.01.2022 Looking forward to The Anita Cobby Charity Fundraising Dinner on Saturday night

19.01.2022 Louiza and Helena have met their target!!!! Thank you to all that have supported! (There’s still time to donate while they walk - see previous post for link) And here they are as they embark on their journey of over 14km

16.01.2022 When the new year brings the beginning of construction of Graces Place... work has officially begun in the month of January 2020! Keep watching this space for updates on the build and ways you can help make this a reality for sadly the many children that have lost their loved ones to murder #HVSG #gracesplace #charity #charitywork

15.01.2022 We would like to thank you for all your support in 2019 and we look forward to your continued support in 2020 with our upcoming events and fundraising efforts. We also would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas with your loved ones #gracesplace #hvsg

14.01.2022 Thanks Peter and Simon for helping to raise awareness of such a much needed cause. It is a great honour to have Simon Bouda, organiser of The Ride for Justice and Ambassador for Graces Place, as our Master of Ceremonies on Saturday night at The Anita Cobby Charity Fundraising Dinner (once again )

13.01.2022 This photo of Anita and Kathryn was taken at Anitas Nurses Graduation Ball. On the 2nd November Anita would have turned 60 years old. Just one of many milestones that her sister has missed celebrating with her. On the 23rd November in just 10 days Kathryn, Patron of Graces Place, will be speaking at the Anita Cobby Charity fundraising dinner. This night began on the 30th Anniversary of her passing due to circumstances that are unimaginable to most. Sadly many children have to walk a path that the toughest of adults could not and this is why we are building Graces Place. Please support this much needed cause by coming along or get in touch if you can offer any other form of assistance. We are almost at capacity and last sales will be on Monday 18th November. https://www.stickytickets.com.au//anita_cobby_charity_fund

13.01.2022 Lest We Forget #ANZAC

13.01.2022 Saturday 23rd November 2019

12.01.2022 Remembering Grace Lynch - who sadly left this world to be with her daughter Anita and husband Garry on this day seven years ago. Garry and Grace were founding members of the HVSG (along with Peter and Christine Simpson, Ebony Simpsons parents and Martha Jabour). What they did for family victims of homicide in NSW is immeasurable. Graces Place is named in her honour and she will always be remembered for all that she did.

11.01.2022 Randi Jean Leighton August 25th 1951 August 31st 2020 We are so sad to let you all know that our dear friend Randi has died after a long and brave battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home with her partner, Paul, and her family by her side. ... Randi was a counsellor with the HVSG. If you ever met Randi, you will remember her kindness, wicked humour and beautiful soul. She attended support meetings and the Ebony & Ivory Ball and evening rode in the Ride for Justice. Randi was a mentor and inspiration to so many. She was working on writing the therapy programmes for Grace's Place right up until almost the end of her life. It was Randi’s wish for those who would like to celebrate her life to donate to the Homicide Victims Support Group & Graces Place charity, in lieu of flowers. As her sons Mike and Steve said - 'Randi’s larger than life spirit will be with us forever in our hearts and memories'.

10.01.2022 Last chance to secure your tickets to what is set to be a beautiful and fun night.... see you there!

09.01.2022 Its been a while since we've provided an update on the build of Grace's Place. Blacktown City Council have done a wonderful job remediating the land and getting it ready for our builder. In these unprecedented times, things have taken a little longer than planned but we are moving forward, one step at a time... here are some updated photos

08.01.2022 https://www.2gb.com/father-hosting-fundraiser-in-name-of-w/

08.01.2022 How much has changed in one year How much has changed in one week... from our Graces Place family to yours... Remember the greater days Look forward to more greater days And stay safe and well during these times... See more

08.01.2022 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!! MC ANNOUNCED FOR GRACES' CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUNDRAISER!! Don't delay friends and family, purchase your tickets to our Graces' Christmas in July Fundraiser, an event not to be missed!! ... Secure tickets at https://events.humanitix.com.au/gracesxmasinjuly Thank you so much for your support xx

07.01.2022 The Victims Rights Commissioner has proposed changes to Victims Support which will deny victims-survivors of crime the supports they have a right to and need. The Homicide Victims' Support Group NSW calls on the Commissioner and the Attorney General to stop proposed Victims Support changes and start victim-survivor led review. #IStandWithVictimsSurvivors #hvsg Read the letter here and please share:... https://www.clcnsw.org.au/open-letter-proposed-changes-nsw-

06.01.2022 On this day last year we held the Grace’s Place SOD Turn Ceremony. A lot has happened in the last year and while some of our events have had to be postponed we are progressing with our build and hope to update you all soon with some very exciting news! We hope you are all keeping well and safe

05.01.2022 As we begin to build, lets try and support John and Michelle with their fundraiser on Thursday 5th March... please get in touch if you can support them in any way

05.01.2022 Watch Johns story here.... https://9now.nine.com.au//9c9feda5-1b35-4736-959a-ef553e5a

04.01.2022 Last chance to secure your tickets for Saturday night. A night to raise funds for Graces Place, win some amazing prizes, enjoy a beautiful meal and be entertained by none other than The Vallies. A night not to be missed! Link to get your tickets now: https://www.stickytickets.com.au//anita_cobby_charity_fund

04.01.2022 From Louisa and Eleni Lou Lou Eleni Gerassis

04.01.2022 Thank you Blacktown Workers Club for your continued support! A special thank you to Andrew and his team from the club for putting this beautiful video capturing The Anita Cobby Fundraising Dinner from last weekend. A true reflection of a beautiful night in support of The HVSG and Graces Place. We raised just over $83000

03.01.2022 Sunday reading... or everyday... our last event on the 5th March raising funds for Graces Place was the Jude OBrien Dinner... today Im reading the May 2020 issue of Womans Day, Its your day, page 28... how John has found happiness after experiencing the loss of his wife Bianka and son Jude in the Rozelle explosion... thank you John for helping to raise much needed funds for Graces Place. Stay tuned on new dates for Graces Christmas in July... and other events.... #hvsg #gracesplace #events #fundraiser #womansday

01.01.2022 Dear Friends & Family, we pray you are all well in light of the devastating state of affairs our country and around the world is experiencing with COVID-19. We ...sincerely pray that this horrible virus stabilises and our researchers find a vaccine or cure. Its such a sad time for our country and what the Australian people are experiencing. We pray everyone is safe, healthy and happy during this difficult time. Eleni and I have discussed at length our Graces Christmas in July Event that was to be scheduled on Sunday 26th July 2020 and in light of the recent mass gathering ban that our Prime Minister Scott Morrison has imposed on our country, plus the state of health issues our country is experiencing with COVID-19 we will sadly not be able to go ahead with our fundraiser on the scheduled date. The health of our friends and family is paramount to us and all energy must be focused on stabilisation and cure. For this fundraiser to be successful for the Homicide Victims Support Group, Graces Place and the Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead we deeply feel that postponing is the only option, as we have spent so much time, money and valuable resources in preparing flyers, invitations, social media posts, entertainment, styling etc that we would like to keep to the theme of Christmas In July and postpone to Sunday, July 25th 2021. We have spoken to Diana Rouvas, Paul Kapeleris, Violin by Mel, Sass Events and Dominic from Dragone Productions and these wonderful people have confirmed they will continue to support our event next year. We thank them for their kindness and understanding during this unprecedented time. Also thank you to Doltone House for agreeing to postpone our event, considering the current crisis the entire event industry is facing. For those of you who have purchased tickets to the event already, your tickets will be transferred to the postponed fundraiser event next year you will shortly receive a notification from Humanitix confirming this via email. For the sponsors and donors who have already provided financial assistance and goods and/or services we will continue to contact you directly to further discuss. Our sincere apologies again, however the health of our family, friends and fellow Australians is the most important thing right now. If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact either Eleni or I. All our love and prayers Eleni Gerassis & Louiza Marras (nee Toumazis) Hvsg Nsw Grace's PlaceThe Children's Hospital at Westmead The Australasian Nidcap Training Centre Martha Jabour Angelo Cusumano Gary Raymond Eleni Gerassis TINY MIRACLES - ELENI GERASSIS Diana Rouvas Paul Kapeleris Domenic Drag Sass Events_au ViolinbyMel Love, Roxy Roux Simon Bouda MrSOLD La Mia Rosa Mirelle Esper Oregano Bakery Loved by Lucy xo Cave Cookies John Calland Barber Doltone House Sylvania Waters Melissa Milic James Kaloudis Luciano Ippoliti Emma Pace Alicia Duffield - Ayoub Mary Rezk Suzy Xirodimas Elle Tee Athena Aristides Steven Marras Mary Malliotakis Sylvia Petriotis

01.01.2022 As January quickly comes to an end we hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. And with just under eight weeks to go til the Jude OBrien Dinner for Graces Place We would love to extend an invitation to you to help in anyway you can... attend on the night, make a donation for the live or silent auction or become a sponsor. Please visit www.judeobrien.com.au for more information or get in touch ASAP #Hvsg #gracesplace #fundraiser #event

01.01.2022 We are all looking forward to tomorrow night but if you cant make it and would like to donate or make a bid please see details below thank you for all your support

01.01.2022 Have you purchased your tickets to the Jude OBrien dinner for Graces Place? Entertainment by the fabulous Mark Vincent! Looking forward to seeing you there https://www.facebook.com/markvincent/