MP Nicky Wagner to open her home for Ronald McDonald House

22 September 2011

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National MP Nicky Wagner to open her home in support of Ronald McDonald House South Island

National MP Nicky Wagner is set to open her own home and host a table of eight during an evening of simultaneous dinner parties across Christchurch next month.

Ronald McDonald House South Island is holding its iconic fundraising gala event, Supper Club @ Home, on Friday, October 7.

This unique event will involve people opening up their stunning home, or likewise special venue, and hosting eight mystery guests for the evening. Each unique location will be matched with a chef, who will have full reign in the kitchen whilst cooking a three-course meal.

Chefs include the likes of MasterChef finalist Jax Hamilton, Christchurch Casino’s award-winning Richard Hingston, Jamie Bennett from Taste Events Company, and former chef at the Crowne Plaza Tony Smith.

The mystery element adds another twist to the night, with participating guests not knowing where they will be dining, or who will be cooking for them, until it is revealed during a pre-dinner cocktail function at the Christchurch Casino.

All proceeds go directly to Ronald McDonald House South Island – a facility that provides free accommodation and support to families with children suffering illnesses that require hospital treatment in Christchurch.

Wagner has been a loyal supporter to the House since it first opened in 2003, and said it was a privilege to be involved in Supper Club @ Home.

“I’ve seen the big difference the House makes for families who have sick children. It must be the hardest thing for any family and having a supportive place to go where others understand what you are going through is invaluable.

“Hosting the Supper Club is a fun thing to do, an easy way to support Ronald McDonald House and I don’t even have to enter the kitchen!”

Wagner encouraged others to show their support.

“Life is never fair and families with sick children have got the unkindest cut of all. I am so thankful that I got through the childhood years of my children without any real problems. Supporting Ronald McDonald House South Island is a fantastic way to do something really meaningful for those families who haven’t been so lucky.”

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