Generous valley offer to make a dream come true
1 Dec 11
Recently the Proprietor of the KV Bush Retreat, Kurt Menzel listened to an on air discussion between Jackie O (part-time resident of Kangaroo Valley) and Kyle Sandilands on their Sydney radio station.
They were talking about a letter they had received which pulled on the heartstrings and moved them to try and meet the request for their assistance.
Below is the letter which literally turned a snowball of help into an avalanche of goodwill and special add-ons to result in “making a dream come true”
I have a close family member who wants to get married to his partner Wendy West of 23 years
They have six children she has recently been diagnosed with cancer and it's terminal cancer.
They are struggling health and finacially.
Robert would like to marry his partner
but his monies situation prevents that from happening and she has only got short time
to live and I would like it if you could help us in some way.
It would be mostly appreciated.
Thank you kindly
Mrs Cetrice Sargeant.
Jackie O and Kyle then arranged to talk with Wendy and Robert and were both further determined to help in any way possible.
That was when Kurt responded and set the ball rolling in an extremely generous and meaningful way.
KV Bush Retreat offered their property free of charge for a wedding package valued at $12,000.
This package included
Accommodation for a two night midweek stay for the wedding couple and 50 of their
closest family and friends.
Champagne and pre-wedding canapés on the deck overlooking the Valley
A delightful three course
wedding Banquet.
When asked about his generous offer Kurt Menzel commented “We hope to make this wedding one to remember and I hope the community gets behind it.”
And so it has.
In addition to the basic gift of the wedding Wendy and Robert will also receive:
Photography from Peter Merison
Marriage Celebrant Nerolie Barnes
Flowers from Jen Willmott
Hair Styling by Cherie Dette
Cake and catering by Katrina Endean
Linen from Alsco
Wedding accessories by Marie: Wedding Bells
Coolroom from Albatross Coolrooms
The wedding itself is currently planned to take place on around 4 pm(to be confirmed) on Tuesday December 13.
It will be an Aboriginal traditional ceremony and something quite different and special.
Editor’s note.
Hi Kurt.
Thank you for this news and congratulations on your decision to bring some obviously needed sunshine into the life of this couple, to whom you are giving a practical (on the one hand) and inspiring (on the other hand) gift.
It is an act of outstanding generosity and K.V. Bush Retreat should be praised for such a contribution to those who are in such desperate need.