The inaugural When You Wish Upon a Star ball has been hailed a huge success.
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Organiser Kathyrn Barkla said she was touched by the generosity of Warrnambool and district residents, who raised at least $10,000.
Mrs Barkla organised the event to honour her daughter Eloise, who tragically died in her sleep at just 85 days old in 2019.
The money will go to charity charity River's Gift, which has provided invaluable support to Mrs Barkla and her husband Jared.
"I think it exceeded expectations," Mrs Barkla said.
"There were so many people in the room who were so generous."
Mrs Barkla said the ball would become an annual event.
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