Rally for Braddy
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HELP OUR FRIEND BRADDY
Rally for Braddy!
It’s always the most generous people who ask for nothing in return. But now we are asking for the friends of the most giving person, Brad Fernando, to come forward and support him.
Help us Rally for our Braddy!
All of you know Brad, some of you may even know what he has been battling.
Here is a snapshot:
Raised in the inner north Melbourne suburb of Carlton, home to iconic Italian restaurants as well as Watson’s wine bar and King & Godfree supermarket and wine shop, there was a life plan mapped out Brad, even if he was unaware at the time.
Brad started his first part time role at 14 years of age, packing groceries at King & Godfree, while his mum Heather worked just down the way at Watson’s wine bar. “All my wages went on cured meats, Bisleri mineral water, plus olives and cheeses etc. from the great deli at K&G”. At the very young age of 17 and a half, Brad headed to Europe, where he worked front of house in London for a couple of years.
Six and a half years later, he returned to Melbourne and worked at Alphington House wine bar in Carlton, under the guidance of Brenda Symons, and alongside renowned chef and restaurateur Annie Smithers. From here, it was on to the Lord Newry Hotel in North Fitzroy, followed by time spent with Ian Hewitson at Memories of the Mediterranean.
Brad had the privilege of working with some amazing people at Memories of the Mediterranean, and learnt so much about the hospitality industry.
Years later a move to regional Victoria to Ballarat where Brad worked at Bibo café, followed by time at Eclectic Tastes.
A job came up with well-known Pyrenees winery Summerfield. Brad worked with Summerfield for 8 years, before going out on his own with his own business Regional Wine Sales Victoria, and also working with Australian Wine Agencies. Brad always was a great advocate for the region and now represents some fantastic wineries from the Ballarat, Pyrenees, Grampians and Macedon Ranges wine growing areas.
Last September, Brad was diagnosed with an aggressive tumour of his jaw. This resulted in the removal of most of his bottom jaw, and a lot of his tongue. Brad has spent the last three months at the Alfred hospital, and is now undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
Brad now has a path to endure and there are going to be some major expenses along the way including speech therapy and the hope of reconstructive surgery.
Ever the bon vivant, Brad has been a passionate advocate, tireless and generous in his promotion of all things regional, wine and hospitality. Now is our chance to give back.
It is time to get around our mate, and Rally for Braddy
Rally for Braddy!
It’s always the most generous people who ask for nothing in return. But now we are asking for the friends of the most giving person, Brad Fernando, to come forward and support him.
Help us Rally for our Braddy!
All of you know Brad, some of you may even know what he has been battling.
Here is a snapshot:
Raised in the inner north Melbourne suburb of Carlton, home to iconic Italian restaurants as well as Watson’s wine bar and King & Godfree supermarket and wine shop, there was a life plan mapped out Brad, even if he was unaware at the time.
Brad started his first part time role at 14 years of age, packing groceries at King & Godfree, while his mum Heather worked just down the way at Watson’s wine bar. “All my wages went on cured meats, Bisleri mineral water, plus olives and cheeses etc. from the great deli at K&G”. At the very young age of 17 and a half, Brad headed to Europe, where he worked front of house in London for a couple of years.
Six and a half years later, he returned to Melbourne and worked at Alphington House wine bar in Carlton, under the guidance of Brenda Symons, and alongside renowned chef and restaurateur Annie Smithers. From here, it was on to the Lord Newry Hotel in North Fitzroy, followed by time spent with Ian Hewitson at Memories of the Mediterranean.
Brad had the privilege of working with some amazing people at Memories of the Mediterranean, and learnt so much about the hospitality industry.
Years later a move to regional Victoria to Ballarat where Brad worked at Bibo café, followed by time at Eclectic Tastes.
A job came up with well-known Pyrenees winery Summerfield. Brad worked with Summerfield for 8 years, before going out on his own with his own business Regional Wine Sales Victoria, and also working with Australian Wine Agencies. Brad always was a great advocate for the region and now represents some fantastic wineries from the Ballarat, Pyrenees, Grampians and Macedon Ranges wine growing areas.
Last September, Brad was diagnosed with an aggressive tumour of his jaw. This resulted in the removal of most of his bottom jaw, and a lot of his tongue. Brad has spent the last three months at the Alfred hospital, and is now undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
Brad now has a path to endure and there are going to be some major expenses along the way including speech therapy and the hope of reconstructive surgery.
Ever the bon vivant, Brad has been a passionate advocate, tireless and generous in his promotion of all things regional, wine and hospitality. Now is our chance to give back.
It is time to get around our mate, and Rally for Braddy
Coorganizadores (2)
Kate Davis
Organizador
Lucas, VIC
Brad Fernando
Beneficiário
John Harris
Coorganizador