More than 200 people kicked up their heels at the inaugural Motor Neurone Ball held at the Warrnambool College Hall on Saturday night.
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Organiser Sarah Dunn said the total amount raised would be revised pending a final count this week, estimating it was around $15,000.
“We’re absolutely thrilled with that,” she said
“It was a wonderful night. We had a lot of positive feedback when everyone was leaving," she said.
“I think it was something a bit different being a masquerade ball,” she added.
A signed Sydney Swans guernsey raised $420 and a signed print of Hawthorn footballer Luke Hodge was auctioned for $400. A Melbourne accommodation package was also popular.
A video message from Neale Daniher demonstrated the disease’s impact.
“I lost my dad to MND so it’s very close to my heart. No words can describe how grateful and thrilled I was. It was an emotional evening,” she said.
