Many thanks to the team at Pizza Express Hilton – who have just signed on as a valued sponsor. We appreciate your support!
We would like to congratulate Colin Wright on his fantastic marathon achievement and fund raising effort. Below are a few words from Colin.
“Hi Folks,
I’ve arrived safely back in Australia after what can only be described as an ‘Adventure’. The race went well, but much harder than anyone thought it would be. And then we ended up having 10 days in Antarctica instead of four because the weather was too bad to bring the plane in! But we had an amazing time during the delay – when we finally returned barely a single person wished we had not been delayed.
Anyway, here’s some pics for you all. I’ve got plenty more (including some running and finishing) which I’ll send through another time.
Cheers,
Colin”READ MORE
We’ve just had our first schools sign on for the Guinness Book of World Record Attempts! Welcome to Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Beckenham Primary School, Ocean Reef SHS, Eastern Goldfields College, Geraldton Senior College, Halls Head Ed Centre, Yuluma Primary, Hensman Street Kindy, Campbell Primary School, Eaton Community College. We thank you for your support.
Congratulations to our ‘lucky numbers’ raffle winners – Permit No LS041840
1st Prize $20,000 Ticket No 149889
2nd Prize $4,000 Ticket No 73412
3rd Prize $1,000 Ticket No 110861
All winners have been notified. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets. Next raffle will commence on early November.
The Foundation’s 11th South West Bike Trek kicked off in Mandurah on Monday the 14th October and finished in Augusta on Saturday the 19th. This year there were approximately 25 riders per day. The final figure will not be known for a little while, but it is estimated that between $30K-$40K will have been raised.
All participants enjoyed the ride and are already looking forward to the 2014 event. Many thanks to the service clubs, shires, companies and individuals that made this event possible. Special thanks to the Harvey Primary School students (featured in photo, along with school Principal, Mr Colin Brand and Foundation Chairman, Mr Geoff Cattach) for participating in the ride and for their fundraising efforts.
“Photo by courtesy of The Harvey Waroona Reporter”
Andrea & Wendy were delighted to attend the Royal Life Saving Society AGM last night where they were both surprised and honoured to receive the Western Australia Fellow Award
Tonight’s meeting was extremely productive, with the new website just launched and lots to run through. We have begun work on the planning on the Guinness Book of World Records Awareness Ribbon and how we can include all schools in Western Australia. How exciting!
Thank you to Craig Seddon from Westcoast Consulting and Paul Treasurer, President of Fremantle Wine & Food Club – who recently organised a donation of $600 for the Foundation.
Congratulations to Dr Mark Cruickshank – who recently received a travel grant from the Foundation for $8,708 to attend some very important conferences overseas.
“In the last few years, so many of my friends and family have been touched by cancer. And after months of contemplation, I’ve decided to try and do something to make a difference for them and for those who may be diagnosed after them”
“On Saturday August 10th, my eldest daughter Oceania celebrates her 2nd birthday, and I will be cutting 20 cm of my hair off and donating it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Pantene Beautiful Lengths supports women with cancer globally by providing them with free real-hair wigs to women who have lost their locks through treatment.”
Support Heather’s efforts at http://www.mycause.com.au/page/61220