A gala performance at Melbourne Town Hall in June will highlight Australian research into early detection of ovarian cancer. The disease is often described as a silent killer.

It is projected that over 1500 women across Australia will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008. Most women affected are only diagnosed at a late stage with the disease being well advanced and treatment options limited. On average, one woman in Australia dies every ten hours from ovarian cancer.

Researchers at Prince Henry’s Institute (PHI) in Melbourne have already developed a blood test for detection of specific forms of ovarian cancer in post-menopausal women. A major goal of their work now is to discover new markers for the early detection of ovarian cancer in women of all ages. This present focus is most generously supported by the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) and has enabled a state-of-the-art-facility to be set up at PHI.

PHI is proud to present a charity performance to prosper ovarian cancer research in conjunction with its valued partners the Rotary Club of Moonee Valley and the OCRF. Together, with event partners Investec Bank, City of Melbourne, Music Theatre Australia and the generous Melbourne public, the objective is to raise in excess of $90,000 to contribute to the OCRF Rotary Club of Moonee Valley Research Scholarship and other equipment needs.

Internationally acclaimed Australian songsters Pot-Pourri will present a night of dramatic highlights from opera to popular theatre; including favourite hits from Carmen, Lakme, Rigoletto, The Pearl Fishers, Madam Butterfly, Turandot, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Chicago, Broadway, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli and more. With a long standing relationship with Melbourne’s business community and music patrons alike, Pot-Pourri is delighted to be involved in this initiative.

CONCERT: From Figaro to Phantom
Friday 20th June, 2008, 7:30pm for 8:00pm start, Melbourne Town Hall

$55 General Admission
$100 A Reserve, including supper with the stars
$45 General Admission concessions, seniors, students, group bookings of 10+

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Pot Pourri
“Music theatre of the highest calibre… ” Canberra Times. Superb Aussie songsters, Pot-Pourri are celebrating their 21st year in 2008 and has just welcomed soprano Rebecca Bode and tenor Jonathan Bode as its newest members joining soprano and founder Tania de Jong, baritone Jonathan Morton and pianist Rebecca Chambers. Pot-Pourri has toured overseas on more than 40 occasions and released 6 CDs including their recent hit "Nella Fantasia". These talented artists hit those high C's in Opera, belt out Broadway, seduce with song, dance up a storm, create magic and stir your soul with haunting ballads! With each new style, they're completely at home. And they're funny too! Further information: www.pot-pourri.com.au

Prince Henry’s Institute
Prince Henry’s Institute (PHI) is an independent medical research institute based at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, Melbourne. It is funded by federal and state government grants and supported by individual, corporate and community groups. The Institute’s research focuses on the role of hormones in conditions such as breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers, male and female infertility, ageing, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. PHI’s joint discovery of the hormone inhibin opened up new research opportunities into the development of diagnostic tests for ovarian and other cancers. Further information: www.princehenrys.org

The Rotary Club of Moonee Valley
The Rotary Club of Moonee Valley is a young, energetic club made up of men and women who get together every Wednesday morning over some breakfast. While we have a lot of fun we also have a serious side. This includes raising funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, the reason we are helping with this concert. We also have an overseas project helping children in Laos, as well as projects in our local community. Further information: www.mooneevalleyrotary.org.au

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to continuing research into ovarian cancer, its primary mission being early detection. OCRF holds some key fundraising events throughout the year, including their annual National Silver Ribbon Campaign in August-September with their Principal Partner NAB, the ongoing Silver Initiative Campaign with their Premium Partner, Retailer Witchery and culminating in the Silver Ribbon Exposure Gala on 15 November 2008 at the stunning avant-garde Peninsula, Docklands, co-presented by Australian Gourmet Traveller, Champagne Devaux and Mercedes-Benz. Further information: www.ocrf.com.au

Investec Bank (Australia)
The Investec Group is an international specialist banking group. Since it was founded in South Africa in 1974, the Investec group has expanded through substantial organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions. The group employs over 6000 people worldwide and is dual listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. Investec Bank (Australia) Limited entered the Australian market in 1997 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investec Group, offering a diverse range of investment banking products and services to high net-worth individuals and their businesses, and to a niche corporate market. Further Information: www.investec.com.au

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