The Horsham community raised more than $27,000 for hospital equipment at Blue Ribbon Foundation’s annual ball on Saturday night.

More than 100 traders and individuals donated prizes for silent and live auctions, raffles and a lucky dip, supported by 235 guests.

Foundation president Paul Margetts welcomed everyone to the seventh annual event.

“This event honours the memory of 175 Victoria Police members who have died in the line of duty, and raises money for vital hospital equipment and projects for Horsham’s emergency department,” he said.

“Since the Horsham branch’s formation in 2007, it has raised about $500,000 for significant projects, including the establishment of the Constable George Howell resuscitation room at Wimmera Base Hospital, and $100,000 for Wimmera Cancer Centre.”

Mr Margetts said this year’s fundraising efforts would go towards an ultrasound probe Curvilinear, as well as new fundraising initiative, nursing scholarships.

“Blue Ribbon Foundation is partnering with Federation University Horsham to sponsor two nursing students with $4000 Foundation Continuing Scholarships,” he said.

“Nursing students who are in their second or third year at Federation University and who are actively engaged in roles at Grampians Health can apply.”

Eligible students can find more information and apply online at federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships/victoria-police-blue-ribbon-foundation-scholarship.

Blue Ribbon Foundation hosts other fundraising and awareness events throughout each year, including Inside Story Night, Woolworths’ wheelbarrow raffle, and Spirit of Football awards.

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