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OCEANS 20,000!
By involving Wollongong Hawk, Glen Saville, plus having a Facebook page and including local sponsors, the organisers of the Ocean Pool Crawl soon learned that they could attract more media attention. This year, more people than ever swam, doggie-paddled and walked two laps in each of 7 ocean pools wearing flippers, floaties and frocks. The event closed with a BBQ, prizes and a raffle. And the big dip raised over $20,000!
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GOOD ON YA, GULARGAMBONE!
Gulargambone in central-west NSW may be small, but it has great community spirit. So when Bruce decided to hold a Bowls Thing to raise funds for Cancer Council, the whole town got right behind it. Ads in the community newspaper, plus flyers distributed around town, ensured there was a good roll-up for the Triples comp. Fundraising came from entry fees, plus meat trays, and all the food was also generously donated. Over $1,000 raised. Good on ya, Gulargambone!
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OYSTER QUEENS RAISE FUNDS FOR BREAST CANCER
Why not find the fundraising queen of your community and raise money in the process? That’s what happened when Brisbane Water Oyster Festival introduced a Festival Queen competition. Each entrant raised a minimum of $500, increasing funds through local business sponsorship and ticket sales to the Grand Ball. Free publicity came from the local radio and newspaper. In 2008 the Queens raised $41,340, revealing that true beauty comes from doing something worthwhile.
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HILLARY & GILBERT'S BIG DAY WAS BIG FOR US TOO!
With several members of their families having battled cancer, Hillary and Gilbert wanted a symbolic way to include them when they tied the knot in Newcastle in April 2008. Instead of a bridal registry, they included Gifts Thing donation cards with their wedding invitations to their 80 guests. With an average donation of almost $50, their generosity of spirit raised close to $4,000. Thanks Hillary and Gilbert, and thanks also to all your friends and family!
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MARK'S BIG SHAVE MAKES ORDINARY, EXTRAORDINARY!
Mark Youngberry is an ordinary bloke who decided to shave off his hair and beard to raise funds for Cancer Council. So far, so normal. However, word quickly spread and the whole neighbourhood became involved. Everyone wanted to shave their hair or dye it! Even the small raffle turned into a big event with over 60 prizes up for grabs and the local media and Bowling Club helping out. Mr Ordinary’s Big Shave turned into an extraordinary community event and raised $10,450.
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EDEN GARDENS CREATES A PINK PARADISE
In 2008 North Ryde's Eden Gardens turned their garden centre pink to help raise funds for breast cancer research and Pink Ribbon Day. They donated a percentage of sales from a wide variety of pink items, including gumboots, candy floss, gloves, planter pads, books and tea tins. Eden Gardens has undertaken several other initiatives for Cancer Council, including a beautiful Daffodil Garden, a Wall of Recognition and Wall of Memory. Each year the centre also hosts Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and a Daffodil Day function.
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ALLEZ, ALLEZ, ALLEZ!
Go, go, go! was the catchcry when students and staff at the International French School of Sydney (Lycee Condorcet) lined up for a sponsored walk & run in the school grounds in May 2009. With pledges of support from friends & family, every participant wanted to do their best. While some walked, others chose to run all-out to clock up as many 400m laps as possible. A reward for everyone’s efforts was a treat from the cake stall - which helped to drive the funds raised even higher. .
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THE CAPED CRUSADER
Simon Webster has an unusual way of raising funds for Cancer Council. Every year, in May, he dusts down a bright yellow body suit, and walks the streets of Sydney’s CBD with as many friends as he can find. Simon and 99 fellow Yellow Crusaders raised $32,280 in 2008. It’s all about raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Secondly it’s about trying to make a difference. Look out for the Caped Crusaders next May.
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Cancer Council gets involved with thousands of events every year. We've packed this experience into some tips, tools and checklists to help you Do Your Thing.
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