I was so happy when I heard that the PaperCut Leadership team had decided to sponsor the first ever Illuminate Gala Ball. Not just because the cause was close to my heart – autism support and awareness – but also because it made me feel good to know that the company I worked for was prepared to give to help others.
Illuminate is the brainchild of Paul and Natasha Finamore – they have 2 sons on the autism spectrum and wanted to give back a little to the organisations that had supported them and their kids. With a view to help even more kids and parents, they thought big and pulled off a great fundraising night. There was laughter and tears, dancing and auctions. Over $60,000 was raised to be shared between Autism Spectrum Australia and the Helping Hands Centre .
I have to draw the similarity between Paul and Natasha, and PaperCut’s two founders Chris and Matt – 2 people with a vision and the determination and the work ethic to turn that into something. Paul has had a long business relationship with PaperCut so supporting Paul in this endeavour was like helping out a family member.
