Open letter to Rita and Mike Hardaker for pulling off a most memorable event
David and I were privileged to attend the Durban July at Sky event last Saturday – without a doubt one of Plett s most outstanding events, ever!
We all knew how much effort you both put in but could never have imagined that there would have been so many marvellous aspects to the day.
Everything was planned and executed to perfection: exquisitely decorated tables with all the special touches and gifts: the generous number of raffles of magnificent hampers and other prizes; the exciting live streaming of the Durban July and excellent management of the betting; the fabulous canapes and delicious lunch; the excellent choice of Paul Deans and Gordon Hoffman… I can go on and on!
It is rare that such an ambitious project comes together so brilliantly. You took on an enormous challenge and succeeded in creating a memorable event for your guests.
Dear Rita, you clearly have the ability to inspire people to want to help and support you. That, in itself, is a major achievement. It was obvious from the very start that people were enjoying themselves enormously. Gordon and Paul kept things going at a very brisk trot and kept us laughing all afternoon.
I have never tried to do anything as complicated and elaborate, and I salute you for your courage and determination to make it happen.
Please accept my most sincere thanks, again, for the extremely generous donation to PAWS for the small part I played in helping you.
David and I were thrilled to win a full three nights’ stay at Sky Villa, and I was delighted that Wil-jas fabulous confection bagged me the first prize in the Best Hat competition.
We will be talking about July at Sky for a long time to come.
Marsja Hall-Green, Plett