Source: Post Newspapers – October 19 2019 – page 74
The Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation’s annual family night out is at Gloucester Park on Saturday, November 9, with Perth Symphony Orchestra perform- ing family favourites. Tickets are $45, children free, and proceeds support research into childhood cancers. Take a picnic or enjoy take-aways from food trucks. Gates open at 4.30pm and the musical fun starts at 5.30pm.
We were recently delighted to offer some of our supporters a wonderful opportunity at this year’s Perth Royal Show, thanks to Lotterywest and the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia.
Deserving families were invited to the Lotterywest Animal Nursery experience with Farmer Nigel which included free tickets to the show, conveniently located parking, food vouchers and complimentary showbags.
It is no secret that the Perth Royal show can put a big dent in the family budget, so we are grateful we were able to relieve some financial pressure and offer an incredible experience to children who may not have had the chance to attend otherwise.
“We could never have afforded to go to the Royal Show without you,” said Chrissy Roberts, who attended the experience with her daughter and four grandchildren. “We worked out with four food vouchers, $20 parking, three free show bags from the Animal Nursery, and the entry costs for the six of us, we have saved $200 and we are so very grateful.”
We greatly appreciate this opportunity afforded to us by Lotterywest and the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia. It is wonderful to see these organisations demonstrating social responsibility and supporting the wider community.
The Foundation looks forward to continuing a relationship with these organisations and we hope to be able to provide similar opportunities to our supporters in the future.
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The Foundation was recently thrilled to receive a donation of $1,090 from the wonderful students and teachers at Lynwood Senior High School.
The funds were raised through a marathon soccer match which saw a total of 45 students and a few crazy teachers playing indoor soccer for a duration of 24-hours. The players were separated into two teams, Blue and Green, and played in two-hour shifts while the Soccer Committee Parents cooked dinner and breakfast for everyone.
The goal of the match was to raise money for the Soccer Academy and CLCRF. Over $6,000 was raised in total, a remarkable feat that matched the efforts on the court.
Paula Prynne, great-grandmother from South Yunderup, will prove that age is no barrier while raising money for CLCRF at this year’s South West Bike Trek.
The 80-year old will ride an incredible 600 kilometres over six days, starting in Subiaco on October 13 and ending in Augusta. Paula and her fellow cyclists will stop in the wonderful towns of Fairbridge, Preston, Harvey, Eaton, Busselton and Margaret River.
This will be the longest ride to date for the Mandurah Over 55 Cycling Club member and, despite her only been cycling for two years, Paula holds little nerves thanks to her training.
“I’ve been training quite thoroughly for this, riding roughly 250kms per week, and I’ll be riding with a group so it’s completely safe,” said Paula. “It’s not compulsory for participants to finish the ride but I’m quite confident I can get it done.”
Paula completed her first cycling event in the Great Ocean Ride last year and she plans to make raising money through cycling an annual tradition.
“I find cycling gives me something to look forward to and I honestly just love it,” Paula explained. “And if I can take the thing I love doing and use it to raise money to help these kids that might be going through hell, then that’s all the better.”
We praise Paula for not letting her age be a barrier and we wish her the best of luck for the South West Bike Trek, which will take place from October 13 to 19.
The South West Bike Trek aims to raise funds for important research into childhood cancer research and this year the target to reach is $50,000. If you would like to join Paula and help raise funds for the Foundation, registrations are still open for the 2019 South West Bike Trek. Alternatively, you can help support the cause by making a donation to the Foundation.
Looking for a fun, healthy and uncompetitive way to support CLCRF and raise funds for childhood cancer research? Then The Color Run Perth 2019, taking place at Claremont Showground on Sunday 20 October, sounds like the perfect event for you!
The Color Run, also known as the happiest 5K on the Planet, is a five-kilometre, untimed event that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. Runners are asked to wear white and are doused from head to toe in a different coloured powder at each kilometre mark.
At the completion of the run, the colourful participants can enjoy the Finish Festival, a party equipped with music, dancing, photo opportunities and activities.
Since The Color Run has no winners or official times, it is an event that caters to everyone from first time runners to seasoned athletes. To date, the event has donated more than $5 million to charity.
If you’re interested in supporting CLCRF at this wonderful event, simply follow the steps below!
How to support CLCRF at The Color Run:
Step 1: Create a fundraising page and select CLCRF as your charity.
Step 2: Personalise your page with a photo and tell everyone why you’re supporting CLCRF.
Step 3: Share your unique supporter page link with your friends, family, and colleagues via social media.
Source: Around the Sound: September 24, 2019
Summer is coming! Except for the killer magpies, it’s the exact opposite feeling to the ‘Winter Is Coming’ refrain from Game Of Thrones, Perth is warming up and we’re coming back to life after a winter of relative hibernation. Let’s face it, one drop of rain and most Perthites will stay under the doona in front of Netflix until half way through September.
Which is what makes those first big outdoor events of the summer so very special as we all emerge bleary eyed into the sunshine and begin to live again. And, this year, on 9 November, Perth is blessed with what will be one of the biggest outdoor events of the summer, and the whole family is invited.
The Family Night Out featuring Perth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is a fundraiser for the Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation. Around The Sound spoke to event coordinator, Kylie Dalton to find out more.
“This is out seventh event. The others were nice cosy events for up to 500-1,000 people, but this one we decided to see what we could do if we could get a big name and make it an event for even more people. That’s why we got Perth Symphony Orchestra.
“This is going to be our best family night out ever.
“It’s not just about the concert. We’re hoping that it’s the perfect balmy end of spring, beginning of summer weather. We’ve got the entire grassed area in the middle of Gloucester park. There will be food trucks, a bouncy castle, a cuddly animal farm, everything will be right there for people.
“We designed the setlist to be family favourites. The first set they play will be Disney favourites for the young kids. The dance area at the front of the stage will be packed with kids. After the first set the kids will settle down with Mums and dads on the blankets and people will be able to get up and have a bit of a boogie as well.”
The PSO’s song list includes all-time favourites from shows Frozen, The Lion King and The Greatest Showman and songs originally performed by Katy Perry, David Bowie and Taylor Swift. The supporting act is popular local musician JAX.
Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in Australian children. One in 500 kids will develop cancer before they reach their 15th birthday. As CLCRF receives no government funding, it relies on community support – especially the money it can raise at events such as the Family Night Out.
Gates open at 4.30pm, with the musical acts starting at 5.30pm.
For more information and tickets click here.
Radio Interview: 89.7fm – Wednesday 18 September 2019.
Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF) Event Organiser Kylie Dalton had a chat with Sue Myc from 89.7fm on Wednesday, 18 September about the upcoming Family Night Out.
The event, which takes place on Saturday 9 November, will be CLCRF’s seventh Family Night Out and it is set to be the biggest and best one yet! Along with delicious food trucks and a variety of fun activities for the kids to enjoy, the Perth Symphony Orchestra will be playing their family favourites at the wonderful and convenient location of Gloucester Park.
As CLCRF receives no government funding, the Foundation relies heavily on people’s generosity and attendance at these kinds of events in order to ensure the ground-breaking research into childhood cancer can continue.
“It all comes down to the local community getting behind it, buying their tickets now and supporting this event,” said Kylie.
Listen to Kylie’s full interview with Sue to find out more about the wonderful community that supports a very worthwhile cause.
We are so thrilled to see the Parliament of Western Australia helping to raise awareness for childhood cancer research by choosing to Go Gold in September.
Premier Mark McGowan and other Western Australian politicians have been proudly wearing our gold ribbons, a global symbol of childhood cancer awareness, to help spread the word about the need for more research.
Hon Matthew Swinbourn MLC, Member for the East Metropolitan Region and CLCRF member, also made a heartfelt speech in Parliament at the beginning of the month encouraging everyone to Go Gold.
This is a matter that is very close to Matthew’s heart, with his son Mitchell being diagnosed with Carney-Stratakis Dyad in July 2015 when he was just 10 years old. Matthew and his wife have since been advocating to raise awareness for the plight of all families who are affected by the terrible disease
“[Thank you] to those like the Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation for doing what they can to support those searching for cures and treatment,” said Matthew. “We are fortunate that we have public and community funded organisations that dedicate resources to researching cures for childhood cancers. This is largely the reason we have seen such significant improvements.”
We would like to send a big thank you to Matthew for acknowledging the Foundation in his parliamentary speech. We would also like to thank all the other members of the Parliament of Western Australia who have been wearing our gold ribbons in support of childhood cancer awareness. It’s great to see those in positions of power doing what they can to support such an important cause in the community.
In Australia, 710 children aged 0-14 are diagnosed with cancer every year. Sadly, of these children, 100 lose their battle with the disease. The only way to eliminate childhood cancer and improve treatment is through research, which can only continue when there is awareness to help with the funding.
If you would like to Go Gold to help us spread the word for childhood cancer research, you can contact our office to purchase gold ribbons or sunflower seeds. You can also raise awareness by entering our Facebook competition, purchasing a limited-edition Gold Tote bag from Field & Feather or buying a ticket to our Family Night Out!
We are so excited to announce that the Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from Lotterywest to help fund our Family Night Out on Saturday, November 9.
Not only will this grant help us ensure that the night is the biggest and best family event possible, but it will also allow us to cover the cost of attendance for families battling cancer.
CLCRF’s Family Night Out has always been about the community coming together to support childhood cancer awareness and we are so appreciative that Lotterywest is helping to make this possible through their generous contribution.
Lotterywest makes grants directly available to not-for-profit community groups for charitable causes. In August, a total of $19.36million was granted to 66 organisations. We would like to thank Lotterywest for giving back to the Western Australian community and supporting important causes like childhood cancer research.
Have you got your tickets to the CLCRF Family Night Out yet? This is set to be a wonderful night for the whole family to enjoy, with the Perth Symphony Orchestra playing their family favourites, food tucks and a variety of great activities for the kids.
Kids get FREE entry and early bird adult tickets are available until September 21. Don’t miss out, book today!
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a special little girl has decided to Go Gold for CLCRF by making and selling bracelets at her school.
6-year-old Harper was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in January 2016 when she was just 2 and half years old. Harper has now been in remission for just over a year and is doing her bit to help other little warriors fighting the horrible disease.
On Friday 6 September, Harper sold her bracelets at a market set up at her school and had tremendous success! Her $2 bracelets sold out within half an hour and she was able to raise $290 for the Foundation.
A testament to her enthusiasm and dedication, Harper then went on to make more bracelets after her triumph at the school markets, bringing the total amount raised to an incredible $470!
“She has from the get-go put 100% into making these bracelets and her school, Star of the Sea Rockingham, have gone above and beyond to support her,” said Harper’s mum Kris.
Harper gave the bracelets a special personal touch by naming each of them after a child from the 3B/1A ward at Perth Children’s Hospital. Each bracelet had a name, diagnosis and age attached to it, offering a great talking point at the school market.
The decision to raise funds for CLCRF through the bracelets stemmed from an overwhelming desire to share the kindness and support that Harper has received throughout her life.
“People around us have always been so generous and supportive with their time and money when it comes to Harper,” said Kris. Most recently at a work gala dinner, a silent-auction bidder kindly gave Harper a gold pearl they won after hearing how much she loved it. “She was so happy she cried and we knew we had to pay it forward.”
“With September coming up, I suggested CLCRF as it has been a charity we support and look up to. It was also a good way to talk to Harper about her diagnosis as she had limited knowledge due to her age.”
We would like to thank Harper and her family for choosing to Go Gold for CLCRF and raising money for childhood cancer research. We are so proud and grateful for Harper’s amazing efforts!
Are you doing something special to Go Gold in September? We would love to hear about it!