Dear friends, colleagues, and valued supporters,

We are reaching out as we prepare for the Bret Quinn Gala Dinner, taking place on Friday, 26th September at Castle Hill RSL. This special evening is dedicated to raising funds for vital Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research, in honour of our much-loved colleague and friend, Bret Quinn, who is currently living with MND.

SMEG has partnered with MonSTaR Foundation, as we are committed to supporting research that seeks to better understand this devastating disease, improve treatment options, and ultimately, find a cure.

“My name is Bret Quinn and I worked at Smeg for around 7 years before being diagnosed with MND in late 2023. I stepped away from work a couple of months later to focus on my health and spend time with my family. I’m a proud dad of three daughters – Triere, who is married to Alex and mum to Alfie (2) and Adelaide (10 months), Jasmine (20) and Indi (18). Jasmine and Indi still live at home with my wife Roz and me.
“MND has turned my world upside down. I went from being active and independent – cooking, skiing, camping and travelling, to now needing full-time assistance. My wife Roz and I had plans to travel once our youngest finished school in 2024, but those dreams have been put on hold. In just 16 months I have gone from walking to now being in a wheelchair full-time and reliant on equipment and support for daily life.

“As hard as this journey is, I feel deeply grateful for the love and support from my family and friends, their presence lightens the load. I’ve taken part in research and clinical trials, hoping my involvement helps lead to a cure and offers hope for others in the future. Your support is incredible – THANK YOU. Fundraising is vital and it fuels research give future MND patients a reason to hope.”

We kindly ask for your support through donations to our silent and live auctions at the Gala Dinner. Contributions can include products, services, experiences, or any item of value that can help us raise funds on the night. Every donation – big or small – makes a meaningful difference.
Thank you for considering our request and for standing with Bret and the MND community.

With gratitude,
Michelle Newson
Operations Co-ordinator, Smeg Australia
michelle.newson@smeg.com.au
02 8667 4836 |0438 439 888