Blind Sports Victoria (BSV) are hosting a Gala Dinner Auction on April 16 at the RACV Club, Melbourne.

BSV was established in 1977 and is a statewide body providing sporting and recreational opportunities to over 1000 blind and vision impaired people.

All funds raised at this function will directly support BSV, especially vision impaired tennis and vision impaired swimming.

In Australia, for people who are totally blind, tennis was only a dream not a reality. Just recently BSV has been conducting a modified game of tennis at the Melbourne Park Tennis Centre and whilst it is still in its early stages we need to meet the cost of hiring the indoor tennis courts, purchasing adaptive equipment, tennis balls, mini nets and tennis racquets. This is a unique program in Australia.

The aim of the swimming program is to give young blind and vision impaired people an opportunity to learn how to swim in an inclusive and supportive environment.

We have many wonderful items to be auctioned on the night in both the live and silent auctions including...

• 2 Tickets to the Men's Final of the 2012 Australia Open
• Colours' of unbeaten champion racehorse 'Caviar' signed by jockey Luke Nolen and owner Peter Moody
• 'Sunday at The Stables'- see the equine stars of the Gai Waterhouse Stables and meet with Gai Waterhouse. This is truly an experience money cannot buy as a visit to Gai's Stables are not open to the public.
• 7 nights accommodation in your choice of Australia or New Zealand at a Timeshare Resort
• Accommodation packages at 'Four Points by Sheraton, Geelong' and 'Blue Willows Bed and Breakfast'
• Tug Boat ride for two in the Port of Melbourne
• Entertainment packs eg. Eureka Skydeck family pass; Luna Park family pass
• Many, many great hampers
• Electronic items including printer, scanner, laminator etc.

Please contact Susan Marshall on 9822 8876 or Maurice Gleeson on 0407 365 962 if you require any further information.