Our generous friends at Toolmart have come up with a unique way to raise funds for CLCRF. Part proceeds from the sale of charity marked products in their catalogue help fund vital research into childhood cancers.
Toolmart’s Loyalty Program includes a number of products in their monthly catalogue that have a HERO gold coin attached to them. Anyone who purchases one of these marked products will automatically have a portion of their sale sent to the donation kitty. 50% of donations are sent right here to CLCRF.
We are extremely thrilled to be able to work with the whole team from Toolmart to develop and promote this program to our members and supporters as well as the general public.
“We are WA owned and operated – and we are supporting WA charities. I hope you all get behind this as it is a great way for Toolmart to further support the Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation,” said Ian Peterson, Sales and Marketing Manager of Toolmart Australia.
We, along with Toolmart, hope to see everyone get behind this initiative and look to buying tools that will help fund child cancer research.
Head to Toolmart to check out this Summer’s catalogue.
Back in July, our CEO Andrea Alexander attended the 2018 National Insurance Brokers Association Gala Lunch, held at the Crown Resort. There was a fantastic turn out from those in the insurance industry – with record numbers attending.
Funds were again raised for CLCRF and Cystic Fibrosis WA via auctions during the event. The Foundation recently received a donation for $3,485, which was half of the funds raised.
NIBA is the peak body of the insurance broking profession in Australia and represents an estimated 90% of all insurance brokers in Australia.
CLCRF would like to thank Dallas Booth, the CEO of NIBA, the Chairman of NIBA WA, Ross Bethell, and to all the WA members for their continued support of the Foundation.
At the start of June, John Buchanan left his Bedfordale home on an anticlockwise journey around Australia on his vintage Yamaha X5650 motorbike. 6 weeks later, he finished his gigantic lap of Australia, raising a total of $16,242 for CLCRF.
John achieved this by stopping by at Woolworths stores at each location on his itinerary, rattling the tin, collecting donations and raising awareness of CLCRF. After close family friends lost their grandson to leukaemia late last year, John decided to take action and help raise money for the research into childhood cancers.
As well as the loose change donated by passers-by, many stories were shared of the families affected by leukaemia. Donors took great comfort to know that large strides were being made into finding a cure. John’s support crew consisted of his wife and son who followed John closely in their Toyota Landcruiser with a camper on the back.
Mr Buchanan would also like to thank all the local businesses, family and friends who donated and supported him in his trip through their Everyday Hero page.
Andrea Alexander, CEO of CLCRF said she’s thrilled with the support that John and his family received around Australia.
“We are very grateful for John for this wonderful contribution and would like to also thank all the people who supported him along his journey.”
CLCRF patron and Australian Cricket head coach Justin Langer has been immortalised at Optus Stadium after the southern end of the ground was named in his honour.
The Justin Langer Stand was officially unveiled last weekend in front of the Australian team and coach, who admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the attention.
“I’ve been to the WACA since I was a little kid with the John Inverarity Stand and the Lillee Marsh Stand so to have something like this is incredibly humbling,” Langer said.
“When you start out as a little kid you don’t set out to have a grandstand named after you so it is an unbelievable feeling. I feel quite emotional at the moment to be completely frank with you.
“To be standing here now as the coach of the Australian cricket team and to have been able to have a life in cricket, it’s a bit surreal really.”
It’s been a busy 6 weeks for JL. The West Coast Eagles – a club Justin sits on the board for – won their 4th premiership and it was revealed after the final that he helped inspire the team to victory with a rousing speech earlier in the season.
Langer’s Australian side are currently in action against South Africa in the ODI series, after losing to Pakistan in a 3 game T20 series.
CLCRF would like to congratulate patron Justin Langer on his achievements so far with the Australian cricket team.
Kylie shared her passion and excitement of the event with Twin Cities listeners which supports child cancer research in a fun and engaging way with the general public.
Next Sunday, Forrest Place will be awash with choreographed vibrant dancing from hundreds of families in superhero costumes to raise vital funds and awareness for Telethon.
Listen to the full interview below:
In its fifth year, Dance for A Cure has always left participants thrilled, inspired and eager to keep dancing.
The event has raised almost $80,000 for Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF) to continue their important ground-breaking research so that future generations of children will be the ones to live cancer free.
Experienced choreographer Ashanti Suriyam from The Dance Workshop has crafted this year’s routine to Bonnie Tyler’s chart topping hit, Holding Out for a Hero, for the public to learn before the big day.
A rehearsal will take place the week before on Sunday 11 November at Lathlain Oval, Lathlain.
Five other dance schools from across Perth will also be performing their own showcase routines before ‘exiting stage left’ for the general public to strut their stuff in their hero outfits.
Children’s TV star from the 80’s and Telethon Mascot Fat Cat will dust off his dancing paws and join in with the kids and adults for the main performance.
Our ‘Lucky Numbers’ Raffle #46 (Permit No LS211268918) was drawn on Wednesday 31 October. The winning ticket was no. 05770.
Congratulations to Sam from Caltex Livingston for being the lucky $15,000 cash prize winner. Sam has been buying CLCRF raffle tickets for years and was delighted to have actually won! All the more reason to keep supporting CLCRF and their work.
Our next raffle has started and is drawn on 28 February 2019 – if you would like to purchase tickets – please ring our Raffle Hotline 1300 139 651 OR head to our raffle website.
Thanks to all who supported this raffle and helped raise money for vital research into childhood cancers!
On Sunday 18 November at 9:30am, the City of Perth will be awash with choreographed vibrant dancing from hundreds of families in Forest Place to raise vital funds and awareness for Telethon and help fight a cancer that is still the leading cause of death from disease in Australian children.
Individuals and families are being encouraged to dress up as their favourite hero — whether that’s a superhero such as Spiderman, Superman and Wonder Woman, their favourite sports star or anyone in their lives that they see as a hero — and learn a short, easy to follow, and fun routine.
In its fifth year, Dance for A Cure has always left participants thrilled, inspired and eager to keep dancing.
The event has raised almost $80,000 for Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF) to continue their important ground-breaking research so that future generations of children will be the ones to live cancer free.
Experienced choreographer Ashanti Suriyam from The Dance Workshop has crafted this year’s routine to Bonnie Tyler’s chart topping hit, Holding Out for a Hero, for the public to learn before the big day.
A rehearsal will take place the week before on Sunday 11 November at Lathlain Oval, Lathlain.
Five other dance schools from across Perth will also be performing their own showcase routines before ‘exiting stage left’ for the general public to strut their stuff in their hero outfits.
Children’s TV star from the 80’s and Telethon Mascot Fat Cat will dust off his dancing paws and join in with the kids and adults for the main performance.
The routine choreography has been recorded and is available on the Dance for a Cure website — www.danceforacure.com.au — for participants to practice at home.
Dance for a Cure welcomes a brand new long-term partnership with Telethon and all funds raised from the event will be presented to Telethon to help ensure a better life for children facing this life threatening illness.
Event organiser Kylie Dalton said families and individuals that take part relish the unique experience.
“It has been my honour to organise this event for the families of Perth. My joy is seeing them dance and then hearing them want to do it all over again once the dance is done,” said Kylie.
“It makes all the planning and sleepless nights worth it. We need to keep this in the news so that people never stop looking for a cure to all childhood cancers. What we raise goes directly to our own WA Research projects.”
Individuals and families from all over Perth are strongly encouraged to register to be a part of this great event via the Dance for A Cure website: www.danceforacure.com.au.
In October 2018, the Nambung Country Music Muster was held at Nambung Station. The music festival saw 1,200 country music fans enjoying 4 days of entertainment around the historic Nambung Station shearing shed, 200 kilometres north of Perth.
Headlining the festival were the talented Pete Denahy, Sharon Heaslip, Dianne Lindsay and Peter Simpson. The festival celebrated all things country, with guests also enjoying old-time dancing, food trucks and the popular Bush Poets Breakfast.
The Nambung Country Music Muster supports local groups and a large proportion of the proceeds go to several different charities. The festival was able to raise $2000 for CLCRF which will go towards the vital research into childhood cancer.
CLCRF thanks the Nambung Country Music Muster for their kind donation and we wish them continued success for this year’s festival.
A huge congratulations to the 12 riders who completed a 600km bike ride across WA’s South West, raising a total of $36,376* to help fund vital research to combat childhood cancers.
The team made it to the finish line, relatively unscathed, at Cape Leewin Lighthouse, Augusta, seven days after beginning their journey in Subiaco.
The trek stopped at many locations in WA’s South West along the way, with the team overwhelmed by the support of local communities.
A big thank you to the Leeuwin Lions Club, The Busselton Rotary, Business and Professional Women’s Association, Lions Club of Waroona, Rotary and Lions Club of Harvey, South Bunbury Rotary and several other organisations who kept the hungry riders fed as well as offering generous donations and, in some cases, offering a place to sleep for the night.
Local schools also joined in on the ride, including St Joseph’s School in Waroona and Harvey Primary School who brought along 65 kids and the school principal for a bit of fresh air and exercise.
The event has raised close to $700,000 for child cancer research projects over 16 years. It’s not too late to donate! Donate now to the South West Bike Trek!
