By Hollie Harris

Local restaurant owners and enthusiastic bike riders may seem an odd combination of people to support a unique community event, but that is exactly what has happened in Noosa for Dine in White.
Eleven local restaurant owners have donated a dining experience for 10 guests as part of the KIDS Foundation inaugural Dine in White event coming up on Friday 1 September, and all but one table of the 11 have been sold.
Dine in White marks the conclusion of a six-day, 700km charity bike ride where 20 riders and support crew travel from Coffs Harbour to Noosa.
Dine in White highlights the region’s finest restaurants, and raise funds for local preschool safety programs and KIDS Foundation’s Burn Survivors’ Camp, held each year in Noosa.
Noosa local Donald McKill, one of the bike riders taking on the 70km cycling challenge, is part of the local organising committee for Dine in White, and is thrilled by the community support.
“I’ve taken part in Ride 4 KIDS a number of times now, and am delighted this year to be part of the local group organising Dine in White. A unique fund-raising event that will be lots of fun is also a chance to show off the best restaurants our region has to offer and raise funds to support the KIDS Foundation.
“As a local, I know how good our restaurant scene is, and as a supporter of the KIDS Foundation, I have seen firsthand the work they do with children impacted by life- changing injuries and burns.
“We’ve sold most of the tables of 10 dining experiences, and have one table remaining. The money raised from selling tables goes directly to helping the KIDS Foundation deliver its safety education programs and Burn Survivors’ Camp here on the Sunshine Coast,” Mr McKill said.
The 11 restaurants include Wasabi, Aroma’s, Italian Marina, Rock Salt Noosa, Locale, Embassy XO Restaurant and Bar, ARCURI at RACV’S Noosa Club, No. 10 Hastings Boutique Cafe, Noosa Boathouse, View Restaurant on Little Hastings and Maki Moto.
Danielle from Wasabi Group is one of the restaurateurs donating a dinner for 10 and is excited by the opportunity to highlight Wasabi Restaurant and Bar, a multi-award winning Japanese fine dining restaurant located on the Noosa River.
“This looks to be a really great event and we’re pleased to be part of Dine in White. It would be great if it became a regular feature on the Noosa calendar. KIDS Foundation is a national charity, but I know they do a lot locally, so for us here at Wasabi, it’s not only a chance for people from out of town, some coming from as far as Victoria, to enjoy what we do, but also a great opportunity for us to support some local programs,” Danielle said.
ABOUT Dine in White
Selected restaurants, located in Hasting Street and along the river, have donated a dining experience for 10 people on Friday 1 September. Guests, dressed in white, will have a wonderful night with their friends at the finest restaurants Noosa has to offer. After dinner, they will be collected from their restaurant and taken to a secret after-party location where they will enjoy an evening of fun entertainment and an auction, featuring exclusive and unique items donated by our sponsors and local businesses.
When:
Friday 1 September 2017
6pm – 11pm
Cost:
$100 donation per person
Covers food, transport and after party. Drinks will be available for purchase at bar prices.
After Party
Surprise location
Dress
White attire
Tickets
To purchase your table, email events@kidsfoundation.org.au or call 1300 734 733