Christmas in July: A Night at Florentino's for Combat MSA
There's something about a room full of good people, good wine and a shared cause that makes a Friday night feel like exactly where you're meant to be. That was Christmas in July at Florentino Melbourne, hosted by 67 Pall Mall, and it delivered in every way.
It was the 24th of July 2026 and the stunning Florentino dining room was packed. Glasses were poured, stories were shared, and by the end of the night, a silent auction and raffle had raised $17,925 for Combat MSA. It's the kind of number that reminds us what a community can do when it decides to show up for something.
Combat MSA was proud to have Tina Ezard, Jodie Henson and Kerri Chadwick in the room on the night, with Tina sharing a few words with guests about the fight against MSA and what nights like this mean for it.
To Sam and the whole team at 67 Pall Mall, thank you for choosing to dedicate your Christmas in July auction proceeds to our community. And to every guest who bid, bought raffle tickets and leaned into the spirit of the evening, we're so grateful. You're part of this fight now, and that means everything.
A huge thank you also to Florentino's and Executive Chef Brendan Katich for hosting us in such style. The food, the wine, the room itself, it was the perfect setting in every way.
And to add that extra touch of real festive magic, a cappella choir filled the room with Christmas carols sung in perfect harmony. It caught everyone by surprise in the best possible way.
And to add that extra touch of real festive magic, a cappella choir filled the room with Christmas carols sung in perfect harmony. It caught everyone by surprise in the best possible way.
Nights like this don't happen by accident, they happen because someone decides to pull up a seat at the table and get their community involved. If you've got a restaurant, a wine bar, a private dining room or just a table full of people who'd show up for a good cause, we'd love to help you turn it into your own fundraiser to help Feed the Fight for Combat MSA.
Join the table. Get in touch and let's talk about what your dinner could look like.
67 Pall Mall Melbourne
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