On Friday 30 August, rugby and sporting greats along with supporters and lovers of the game attended The Cauliflower Club’s Annual Fundraising Lunch for the Sargood Foundation.

This year, in addition to the ambitious fundraising target, the lunch farewelled the legendary Michael Hooper, one of the finest Wallabies of his generation and longest serving Test Captains.

The atmosphere was electric as 530 guests, including VIPs The Hon Anthony Albanese, former Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, current and former Wallabies, Olympians, politicians and media personalities filled the ballroom at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

Hosted by MC and Chair of the Cauliflower Club Peter FitzSimons, the luncheon featured engaging speaking sessions with Michael Hooper in conversation with former ABC Q&A, Lateline host, and multiple Walkley award-winning journalist, Tony Jones where Michael shared inspiration and insights into his career with the Wallabies.

It was a great honour to also hear from Sebastian van Veenendaal from Sargood on Collaroy, and Curtis Palmer, Paralympian and wheelchair rugby athlete, speak about the work of the Sargood Foundation and how the money raised impacts the lives of those with spinal cord injuries.

Primary worked closely with the Cauliflower Club board to deliver a successful luncheon, partnering with the Helping Hands Group to deliver silent and live auctions that helped exceed the fund-raising target.  The day was a fitting tribute to Michael Hooper and a significant boost for a worthy cause, raising over $85,000.