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Brave little Brock
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The recent Heart of Variety Ball was a fitting occasion for celebration with Variety chairman Mark Stone announcing over $1 million of grants that went towards improving the lives of Victoria’s Special Needs Children during the 2007/08 financial year.
As the signature event for the children’s charity, the 2008 Heart of Variety Ball was an evening of Hollywood glamour. Guests were dressed to impress as their favourite screen idols as Variety celebrated 80 years of giving and 80 years of the Academy Awards with a spectacular journey through movie history.
Rubbing shoulders with the stars and causing quite a stir on the dance floor was four-year-old guest of honour Brock, along with his brother Rhys and parents Paul and Dee. Like many Australian children, Brock has received assistance from Variety. In December last year, a horrific fire burned through Brock’s family home in Traralgon, leaving Brock with extensive burns to 47% of his body and Dee with burns to 35% of her body... for more> download doc or download pdf
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Ambassadors announced for Variety Splash 2009
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| Channel 9 personality and Getaway reporter Kelly Landry is returning for her second year as a Splash ambassador and is looking forward to sharing a fun-filled weekend... download doc for more> or download pdf for more> |
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Orange Power gives used vegetable oil a Bash
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For the first time ever, the Bash will be a completely
carbon-neutral event by virtue of a three year partnership with
Greening Australia.
‘Green’ cleaning product maker Orange Power are reinforcing Variety’s
environmentally responsible message by entering Vegie 1 that runs on
used vegetable oil and orange oil.
The orange Mercedes 300D will give petrol stations a miss throughout
the event and will instead refuel using waste vegetable oil from local
fish and chip shops along the way... more>
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Melburnians turn out to send off Variety Bash
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Hundreds of people descended on Moonee Valley racecourse this
morning to wave off participants in one of Australia’s most popular
fundraising events, the Variety Bash.
Among those who braved the winter chill to witness the crazy cars and
mingle with the costume-clad participants were cricketing legends Merv
Hughes, Shane Warne... download pdf for more or download doc
  
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Radiothon 2008 Huge Success
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3AW Variety Radiothon breaks another record!
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seventh annual 3AW Variety Radiothon, held this week, was a huge
success with listeners pledging around $342,000 for the children’s
charity during the 18-hour, on-air event.
Once again, the fundraising event smashed its previous record as radio
listeners opened their hearts and wallets to assist in delivering
disadvantaged children the gift of a bike and a helmet just in time for
Christmas.
Last year, donors raised $300,00... download pdf for more> |
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Watters Ball achieves fantastic result for Sunshine Coaches |
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On Saturday 5th July Watters Electrical held their Annual Gala Ball
and chose Variety as their charity of Choice. A great night was had by
all. With lots of fun and laughter the guests raised in excess of
$55,000.00 towards Variety Sunshine Coach Program. We would like to
Thank Chris Morley and Lou O’Connor for their contribution in raising
these much need funds.
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The Boatshed Opens with Overwhelming Support |
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IN KEEPING with 100 years of tradition, Yachting Victoria has
opened its new state of the art training facility – The Boatshed – at
Albert Park Lake.
Following in the footsteps of famous
maritime family, the Hoopers, who have been teaching the art of sailing
from the exact location since 1882, YV has updated the facility, and
brought it in line with modern teaching techniques.
The Boatshed will operate as YV’s official training centre but is
designed to attract both young and old into the sport through the use
of sailing simulators, big screen plasma TV’s and cutting edge training
vessels.
Such is the excitement surrounding the new facility, a number of major
sponsors have jumped on board, supporting the program... download doc for more>
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Running for a great cause - US! |
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You can now nominate Variety as your choice of charity when you enter certain fun run events.
Run Melbourne 2008
Variety Tent 77 has been chosen as one of the many charity partners for
the Age’s Run Melbourne event. Participants entering the event can
nominate Variety as their preferred charity and all the money they
raise goes to Variety. Hurry to enter - Run Melbourne is held on June 22... more>
Brazilian Butterfly - Queen of the Lake 2008
Variety Tent 77 has been chosen as the official charity partner of the
Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake, a run for women only around
Albert Park Lake. Variety will be the sole recipient of all fundraising, from approximately 2000 participants... more>
Read the media release
Variety Queen of lake doc
Variety Queen of lake pdf
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Australian Toy and Hobby Fair
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Australian Toy Association Toy Hobby and Nursery Fair
Variety Tent 77 was the charity partner for the Australian Toy
Association 2008 Toy Hobby and Nursery Fair, held at the Melbourne
Exhibition and Convention Centre in April. We received great support
from the attendees who donated over 15 boxes bursting with toys that
are not even on the market yet.
Variety would like to thank everyone who attended the Fair and all the
ATA staff and members for their wonderful contribution to improving the
lives of children.
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Collaboration with Cricket Victoria |
Bushrangers batsman Aiden Blizzard visited the California Gully Primary
School in Bendigo last week to support the Variety Club.
The Variety Club is a Children's Charity and the Victorian branch raises funds for the benefit of disadvantaged children... more>
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| Daredevils set the pace for Victoria’s special needs children |
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Death-defying acts on motorbikes have catapulted the Crusty Demons
to international fame, and children remain their most devoted audience.
So when a chance meeting between Norm Hutton, CEO Tent 77 and Crusty
Demons founder Jon Freeman, turned to Special Needs Children, Jon
couldn’t resist an offer from Norm. For the second year in a row Jon
has assisted Tent 77 in bringing joy to some of our children.
On Friday 28th March Members of the Crusty Demons team presented 5 very
special Crusty Demons BMX Bikes to 5 very happy special children at
Calder Park raceway. John Freeman Crusty Demons founder also gave Tent
77 50 tickets to Saturday nights "Night of World Records" show. These
tickets were used by the bike recipients and their families.
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| Tent 77 hits the water |
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Tent 77’s inaugural Variety Splash, was held on the last weekend in
February was a huge success with participants and sponsors raising
around $140,000.
Undeterred by strong wind and pelting rain, over 20 power and sailboats
including Maxi Ocean Racer Skandia and past America’s Cup Defender
Kookaburra departed Docklands on the Thurs 28th, travelling a three-day
course to Mornington, across the bay to Geelong and back up the coast
to Waterfront City.
Splashers swapped their sea legs for dancing shoes during the stopovers
and nightly functions at Mornington Yacht Club and Royal Geelong Yacht
Club and celebrated in style during the event’s final festivities at
Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel.
CEO Norm Hutton announced on Saturday evening the Splash would be an
annual event in Victoria. “We’re thrilled with the success of the
Variety Splash… the Victorian boating community has really embraced the
meaning behind the event and I’m blown away by the generosity,”
While the Splash finished for most participants on Saturday night,
two luxury cruisers stayed at Docklands to ferry people around the bay
on Sunday as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Proceeds
from the 45-minute cruises raised even more money for Variety.
Maritimo 60 owners and veteran Road bashers Murray and Julie Nugent
said they had such a great time on the Splash they were happy to make
the experience last one more day.
“Fundraising events like the Splash and the work that Variety carries
out for the children in our community are so worthwhile,” Mr Nugent
said.
“We were delighted to be able to help out by donating the use of our
boat, About Time, for the event – and we had a ball in the process!”
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More news to come.
If you require more information please contact the Variety Office: info@varietyvic.org.au
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