 | 2012 WORLD'S LONGEST LUNCH SELLS OUT
Leading local chefs and outstanding regional wineries will combine on March 2 to provide a delicious gourmet feast in support of the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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 | JUNIOR NETBALLER AND FOOTBALLER WIN $500 FOR THEIR TEAMS
Junior netballer Talisha Szucs and footballer Lachlan Denny won $500 for their teams on Gforce Gala Day. Thank you to Community Care Chemist for supporting the netball shootout and TAC for supporting the football competition. Bay FM kindly organised the competitors to be in the two events on air in the lead up to Gala.
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 | BUGS BUNNY AND SYLVESTER VISIT THE KID'S WARD
BUGS BUNNY and SYLVESTER'S visit to the Geelong Hospital Children's Ward made many children happy.
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 | 2011 GFORCE GALA DAY FUN FOR FAMILIES
On November 19, Geelong came to life for Gforce Gala Day with a carnivale theme parade and a visit from Santa. Thank you to the 60 parade entries, over 100 volunteers and supporters of the event.
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 | THE 2011 BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION BOLLYWOOD BALL
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ball was a great success on November 26 at The Arena. Many guests dressed in the Bollywood theme and some in black tie and they enjoyed dancing to the sounds of the Victoria Police "Code One" band.
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 | A PERFECT DAY FOR RUN GEELONG 2011
Thousands of runners and walkers hit the pavement on November 20 in the annual Cotton On Foundation Run Geelong. A total of $448,180 was raised for the Geelong Hospital Cotton on Foundation Children’s Ward Redevelopment from the event.
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 | HOT CHOCOLATE DAY - FRIDAY 4TH MAY 2012
Keep away the winter chills and help raise money for the Geelong Hospital Appeal by organising a morning/afternoon tea or purchasing a hot chocolate from a participating cafe.
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 | 2011 BRONTE'S BALL A FABULOUS NIGHT
The 2011 Bronte's Ball was held at The Pier in October and Bronte Russell attended for the first time.
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 | VECCI 14TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY 2012
The VECCI golf event at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links is a great social event for your calendar known as a 'shorts and shades' corporate Ambrose competition.
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 | RUN GEELONG OR WALK - THIS SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2011
Enter Run Geelong as a runner or walker and raise funds for the Geelong Hospital Cotton On Foundation Children's Ward redevelopment. You can enter on the day!
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 | CATWALK FOR CANCER 2011 - A RECORD YEAR
Catwalk for Cancer sold out in record time this year and $30,000 was raised for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
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 | THE HOT CONTEST, 2011 CULINARY SHIELD FINAL
The Culinary Shield in August was a hot contest with all six heats and the final selling out.
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 | MEET THE BARWON HEALTH FOUNDATION AMBASSADORS
The Barwon Health Foundation is pleased to introduce the new Geelong Hospital Appeal Ambassadors to join Patron and Nine News presenter Peter Hitchener.
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 | LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE APPEAL CHRISTMAS CARDS
Why not give your loved ones something special with their presents this Christmas and support the Geelong Hospital Appeal at the same time?
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 | MILESTONE REACHED IN THE KID'S WARD REDEVELOPMENT
The Barwon Health Foundation is pleased to announce that the midway point has been reached in the Geelong Hospital Cotton On Foundation Children's Ward redevelopment.
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 | WISEY MUSTER FOR THE ANDREW LOVE CANCER CENTRE
The Wisey Muster, dedicated to Steve Wiseman from Meredith, is an annual event raising funds for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC).
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 | BUSINESS FOR BEDS
The Geelong Financial Group along with other local Geelong businesses have rallied together to purchase 10 new electric beds for the Children’s Ward.
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 | CATWALK FOR CANCER - SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2011
Raising funds for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
The Pier Geelong. Cunningham Pier 3pm
Sophisticated, world-class fashion has come to Geelong. Top Melbourne designers including, bus, Briony Mash and desmond as well as popular brands all about eve, jorge and StGoliath are set to dazzle audiences with magnificent pieces from their spring/summer collections in Geelong on Sunday 9 October 2011.
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 | CULINARY SHIELD - BATTLE OF THE CHEFS
Top local chefs battle it out through a series of Heats and the Final for the title of the Culinary Shield
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 | 2011 GFORCE GALA DAY LAUNCHED - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19
The Gforce Gala Day Parade and Family Fun Day is set for November 19, 2011.Gforce Employment Solutions, Barwon Health Foundation mascot Dr Bear and local community groups helped launch the event.
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 | MIDWAY POINT REACHED IN THE CHILDREN'S WARD REDEVELOPMENT
Stage 2 of the Geelong Hospital Cotton On Foundation Children's Ward Redevelopment has been completed and the first patients experienced the new rooms and facilities.
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 | RUN GEELONG - SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2011
Warm up and get training for the inaugural Cotton On Foundation Run Geelong. The entry fee will be donated to the Geelong Hospital Cotton On Foundation Children's Ward redevelopment.
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 | BRONTE'S BALL - SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2011
Support the treatment of children with cancer at Geelong Hospital by attending Bronte's Ball at The Pier.
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 | CATWALK FOR CANCER - SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2011
This stylish annual fashion event raises funds for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre Geelong and tickets will be available soon.
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 | GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL -GIVING WEEKEND
A team of 120 Geelong Hospital Appeal volunteers raised over $30,000 on the Queen's Birthday Weekend in June.
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 | OWOC EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter Sunday festivities thrilled and entertained families at the gorgeous Bellarine Estate Winery. The day incorporated the main egg hunt, stalls, rides and entertainment. Proceeds from the Easter Egg Hunt of $15,000 will be used to purchase a Cough Assist Machine to help children with Cystic Fibrosis.
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 | ROTARY TEES UP A GOLF DAY
The Rotary Club of Geelong staged the 17th Annual Charity Golf Day in May with support from the Barwon Health Foundation.
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 | BATTLE OF THE CHEFS- CULINARY SHIELD AUGUST
Upcoming event - Head chefs from the Geelong region's most renowned hotels are set to battle it out to be the Culinary Shield winner through a series of heats and the final cook off.
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 | PLAY CENTRE GIVES FREE PASSES TO CHILDREN'S WARD
Thanks to Run M Ragged Indoor Play Centre & Cafe for giving the Geelong Hospital Children's Ward complimentary passes.
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 | HOT CHOCOLATE DAY - A SWEET SUCCESS!
Hot Chocolate Day in May put a smile on many faces and the amount raised for the Geelong Hospital Appeal has already surpassed last year's $15,000 total, with more donations to come.
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 | APPEAL GIVING WEEKEND - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - SATURDAY JUNE 11TH
The Barwon Health Foundation are looking for generous volunteers to make a difference to the local community, display good will, socialise and support a great local cause, the Geelong Hospital Appeal. In 2011-2012 The Geelong Hospital Appeal will raise funds to support the Redevelopment of the Children's Ward.
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 | YOUNG PATIENT EXPERIENCES HIS FIRST CATS GAME
Young patient Joshua Robb is a keen Cats fan but due to health reasons has never been able to make it to a live game.
However February 2011 saw young Joshua not only make it to his first live game at Etihad Stadium, but he also had the opportunity to run out with his football heroes as mascot for the game.
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 | OWOC EASTER EGG HUNT - EASTER SUNDAY 24TH APRIL 2011
An Easter Sunday of festivity and fun will again thrill and entertain local youngsters and their families at the Bellarine Estate Winery. With stalls, music rides and entertainment, local families can picnic in the picturesque surrounds of the winery while soaking up the atmosphere or pick up a bite to eat from one of the fantastic food stalls on site.
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 | NICK'S STORY - FACE OF THE 2011 GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
Eleven year old Nicholas Blackney has had a difficult journey in life. Nick was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was only a month old. Nick is the face of the 2011 Geelong Hospital Appeal which is raising funds for the redevelopment of the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward. This exciting project will make a huge difference to the many children from the region like Nick who visit the ward each year. Here Nick’s Mum Lyn shares their story.
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 | CATS STAR HELPS LAUNCH 2011 APPEAL
Geelong Cats star Joel Selwood lent a hand to help launch the 2011 Geelong Hospital Appeal to raise funds for the re-development of the Geelong Hospital Children's Ward.
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 | A CROWD OF THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR THE 94TH G-FORCE GALA DAY PARADE
Perfect weather and a stellar parade line-up saw a crowd of thousands turn out for the 2010 G-Force Gala day Parade, helping to raise over $50,000 for the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward Redevelopment.
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 | CHRISTMAS CARDS NOW ON SALE - PROCEEDS TO THE KIDS WARD
Geelong Hospital Appeal Christmas Cards are now on sale with all proceeds going to the Geelong Hospital Children's Ward. Each card has been designed by a young patient from the ward and include their story on the back. Cards are $5 per pack of 8.
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 | PIPE BAND ENTERTAINS MCKELLAR RESIDENTS IN EVENING CONCERT
The Geelong Highland Pipeband have participated in the Gala Day Parade for many years with one member recently celebrating his 67th consecutive parade in this year's Gala event.
In celebration of this and in the lead up to the parade weekend the band members kindly provided a free concert to McKellar Residents in the new ampitheatre area recently opened this year.
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 | THE GORDON 13TH ANNUAL VECCI CHARITY GOLF DAY - FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2011
Local businesses will once again take to 13th Beach Golf Links for the Gordon VECCI 13th Annual Charity Golf Day, which raises funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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 | MEDIMIME PRODUCTIONS INC - THE QUEEN OF HEARTS - 19TH-27TH NOVEMBER 2010
Medimime Productions Inc present their 2010 production of the 'Queen of Hearts' at GPAC from 19-27 November 2010.
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 | BRONTES BALL RAISES $60,000 FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S WARD
The second annual Bronte’s Ball was an amazing success, raising $60,000 for the treatmet of kids with cancer at Geelong Hospital Children's Ward.
Held at the KD Stewart Centre at Deakin University Waurn Ponds on Saturday 2nd October, 270 guests enjoyed a live action, music, a three course meal and a moving tribute to six year-old Bronte Russell and her successful fight with cancer.
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 | YOUNG PATIENT OPENS STAGE 1 OF THE KIDS WARD UPGRADE
Young cancer patient Georgia Siddall has spent many hours in the Geelong Hospital Children’s ward, however yesterday, Georgia returned to the ward for a very exciting reason. Georgia and her family had the honour of officially opening the first stage of the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward Redevelopment.
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 | DEMPSEY CLAIMS CULINARY VICTORY
Gold Diggers Arms Head Chef has claimed victory in a tightly contested final of the Surf Coast Culinary Shield. In front of a packed house and celebrity judges both contestants sizzled and sauted their way to a cut throat finish on Sunday 22nd August.
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 | FIGHTING FOR FAITH - SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2010
Sunday 24th October - 9am
3 Victoria Street, South Geelong
CHERUBIN JIU JITSU ACADEMY
100 X 3 MINUTE ROUNDS
To be wrestled continuously by bjj purple belt John Brown to raise funds to go towards the parents room at the children's ward. The money will be used to buy a television, dvd player and a couch.
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 | STAGE 1 OF THE CHILDREN'S WARD RE-DEVELOPMENT ALMOST COMPLETE
Members of the Cotton On team recently had the opportunity to see first hand the difference their support is making, being one of the first groups to see the progress of stage 1 of the exciting Geelong Hospital Children's Ward Re-development.
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 | DORA, SPONGEBOB, HUMPHREY & ANGELINA ON BOARD FOR THE BEST GALA DAY EVER!
Saturday 20th November 2010
An exciting lineup of Children's acts will help make the G-Force Gala Day Parade and Family Fun Day one of the biggest free family day's in the Geelong calendar.
Popular children's acts Dora the Explorer, Humphrey B Bear, SpongeBob Squarepants, Angelina Ballerina and Rolling Entertainment (as seen on Australia's Got Talent) will make up Gala Day's best ever lineup.
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 | NAB CHARITY AUCTION RAISES OVER $73,000 FOR THE KIDS WARD
The National Australia Bank staff (NAB) in Geelong have raised more than $100,000 dollars for three local charities at its third annual charity lunch in June.
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 | LITTLE PATIENT HELPS LAUNCH RUN GEELONG
Young patient Georgia Siddall helped launch Run Geelong at the Cats v Kangaroos game on Sunday 4th July and also got the chance to rub shoulders with her heroes!
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 | COLES SUPPORTS THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
Help support the Geelong Hospital Appeal this weekend by cutting out the coupon in this Friday’s Independent and shopping at a participating Coles store for your groceries this weekend.
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 | CATS PLAYERS HELP LAUNCH RUN GEELONG 2010
As the temperature cools down over the coming months, locals are urged to warm up and get training and sign up for the inaugural Cotton On Foundation Run Geelong.
Run Geelong is set to become Geelong’s biggest fun run on Sunday 21st November 2010 and will raise funds for the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward Redevelopment. Cats players Joel Selwood and Corey Enright were on hand to launch the event at the Geelong Hospital.
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 | G-FORCE GALA DAY - 20TH NOVEMBER 2010
The VWSA Ski Show Team are set to wow the 2010 G-Force Gala Day Parade crowd on Saturday 21st November, with a water display at the Famil Fun Day.
Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob Squarepants are also set to bring smiles to the crowd appearing in both the parade and the family fun day.
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 | GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL GIVING WEEKEND - SATURDAY 11TH JUNE 2011
Volunteers will be out in force this Saturday June 11, as part of the Geelong Hospital Appeal Giving Weekend, to raise funds for the redevelopment of the Children's Ward.
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 | HOT CHOCOLATE DAY WITH CATS AND MONTPELLIER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cats stars Billie Smedts and Harry Taylor, as well as Half Cat and Dr Bear joined the students from Montpellier Primary School to raise funds on Hot Chocolate Day.
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 | FACE OF THE APPEAL SUPPORTS FOOTY HEROES AS TEAM MASCOT
Ten year old Louie Hehir has had a tough start in life. Louie was born with chronic renal failure, and in 2005 Louie had a kidney transplant from a living donor, his maternal Grandmother.
Louie is an inspiration to many that meet him and as such was chosen to be team mascot for a day for the Geelong Football Club at the Geelong vs Sydney Swans game on 9th of May.
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 | YOUNG STUDENT RAISES OVER $12,000 FOR THE ANDREW LOVE CANCER CENTRE
Young local student Laura Hickleton exceeded even her own expectations after raising $12,179 for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre recently.
Laura set about raising the funds as part of a school project and organised an auction night to help local cancer sufferers by raising money for vital equipment at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
The Barwon Health Foundation would like to congratulate Laura for her amazing effort.
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 | LOCAL BUSINESSES HIT THE GREENS FOR THE VECCI 12TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY
Local businesses took to 13th Beach Golf Links for the VECCI 12th Annual Charity Golf Day, which raised $15,000 for the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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 | CELEBRITY DOC AND YOUNG PATIENT LOUIE HEHIR HELP LAUNCH THE 2010 APPEAL
Celebrity 'Doc' Dr Peter Larkins helped young patient Louie Hehir launch the 2010 Geelong Hospital Appeal at 'Louie's Launch' on Wednesday 17th February at the Gordon Gallery.
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 | SEAFOOD FEAST ON QUEENSCLIFF PIER - SATURDAY 3RD APRIL 2010
On Easter Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 the end of the historical Queenscliff Pier will be transformed into a sophisticated seafood restaurant and fundraiser for The Geelong Hospital Appeal.
Charity Restaurant will be a premier destination, combining exceptional ocean views, exciting seafood cuisine and is at the philanthropic forefront as Australia’s only restaurant over the ocean, established to benefit charities.
All-inclusive packages, with all profits benefiting the The Geelong Hospital Appeal and re-development of the Geelong Hospital Children's Ward.
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 | AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND CARNIVAL TO SUPPORT THE GEELONG HOSPITAL
Pancakes will on top of the menu at the Australia Day Weekend Carnival at the Royal Hotel in Queenscliff. Activities on the day will include kids activities, jumping castle and $3 pancakes with all proceeds going to the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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 | MEET LOUIE HEHIR - FACE OF THE 2010 GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
This year’s ‘Face of the Appeal’ is Louie Hehir. As a way of saying thank you to the staff who have cared for him, both Louie and his family are lending their story to help raise funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal and the Children’s Ward re-development. Hear Louie's story in a letter from his Mother, Veronica.
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 | 2010 GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS RELEASED
As the new year commences the Barwon Health Foundation has announced the 2010 calendar of events. Mark these dates in your calendar. For any event enquiries contact the Barwon Health Foundation on 5260 3355. For more information go to our 'What's on' page.
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 | GEELONG'S PREMIER CULINARY EXPERIENCE IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN
Tickets are $95 each and will be on sale from 9am on Monday 11th January, and include the unique opportunity to experience the culinary skills of the finest local chefs in a day of eating, drinking and merriment. Some of the regions top restaurants will again be represented, as will some of our most outstanding wineries.
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 | CHAPMAN WELSH 'HELP GIVE THE GIFT OF GOOD HEALTH'
Catwalk for Cancer has also been given a major fundraising boost thanks to the AMP Foundation, which has offered to dollar match 50 per cent of money raised on the day, up to $10,000, through its Community Fundraising Program.
AMP Financial Planner Ross Hultgren, Managing Director of Chapman Welsh Financial Services was able to present the cheque for $10,000 to Gavin Seidel, Executive Director of the Barwon Health Foundation.
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 | WALKABOUT RAISES $10,500 FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
During October, Barwon Health staff, their families and friends put on their walking shoes and pedometers to help raise funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
Congratulations to all those who participated in the WALKabout event. It was an overwhelming success with 1,048 people participating.
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 | 2009 G-FORCE GALA DAY RAISES $50,000 FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
The biggest G-Force Gala Day Parade and Family Fun Day ever has raised over $50,000 for the Geelong Hospital Appeal and the re-development of the Geelong Hospital Children's Ward.
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 | CATWALK FOR CANCER RAISES OVER $20,000 FOR THE ANDREW LOVE CANCER CENTRE
Top Melbourne designers including Anna Campbell, Nana Judy, Jenny Banister, Indiana by Freda and Valerie Talosa showcased magnificent race-wear and pieces from their spring/summer collections to more than 250 guests on Sunday 4 October 2009, to raise money for Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Cancer Services.
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 | LOCAL WINE LOVERS HELP RAISE $18,500 FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
On Friday 6th November over 120 wine lovers came together in the name of fine wine and raising funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal at the 2009 Geelong Wine Association Charity Barrel Auction.
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 | NEWTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2009
Get into the Christmas spirit and support the Geelong Hospital Appeal with the Newtown Christmas Festival proudly presented by the Newtown Traders Association.With gift wrapping, sausage sizzle, wine tasting, artists market, Santa and much more, be sure to get down to Pakington St on Saturday 19th December to enjoy the festivities and do some Christmas shopping!
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 | LITTLE PATIENTS HELP BRING CHRISTMAS CHEER
Spread the Christmas cheer and purchase your 2009 Geelong Hospital Appeal Christmas Cards.
Designed by young patients from the children's ward each card features the artist's personal story on the back of the card.
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 | BARWON HEALTH IS GOING WALKABOUT FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
During October, Barwon Health staff, their families and friends will be putting on their walking shoes and pedometers to help raise funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal. Their target is to walk collectively around Australia – that’s 24 million steps!!
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 | BLUE RIBBON BALL - FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2009
Be a part of Geelong's night of nights at the 2009 Blue Ribbon Ball 'Casablanca Night'. Hosted by MC's Billy Brownless and Brodie Harper. With one of Hollywood's most famous and romantic movie providing the theme of the night, guests are ensured of a night of glamour and style.
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 | ST LEONARDS WINS THE FIRST SURF COAST CULINARY SHIELD AT BLACK BULL TAPAS BAR
Two top-rated local chefs clashed in a showcase of skills at the final of the Surf Coast Culinary Shield in front of celebrity judges and a packed house on Sunday 23rd August, with St Leonards Head Chef Michael O’Hanlon narrowly claiming victory.
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 | BRONTE'S BALL RAISES $33,000 FOR THE CHILDREN'S WARD - SEE VIDEO
200 guests gathered at the Fred Flanagan Room for Bronte's Ball on Friday 17th July to help raise money for the treatment of Children with cancer at the Geelong Hospital. An amazing $33,000 was raised on the night through ticket sales and live auction.
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 | MESSAGES OF LOVE - FLOATING LANTERN CEREMONY, FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2009
Geelong Conference Centre, Eastern Park at 6.30pm.
Join us for this unique floating lantern ceremony raising funds for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
Take part by floating a lantern with your own personal message of love and hope to support someone fighting the illness, in memory of a loved one lost to the disease or in celebration of a survivor.
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 | SURFCOAST CULINARY SHIELD - 12TH & 23RD AUGUST
The best Chef's on the Surf Coast are warming up to battle it out in the 'Surf Coast Culinary Shield'. The Chefs from 10 iconic hotels are preparing for the heats which will decide on two finalists who will battle it out in the Final at the Black Bull Tapas Bar to take the title and the Surf Coast Culinary Shield.
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 | GEELONG WINE ASSOCIATION CHARITY BARREL AUCTION DINNER - FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2009
Celebrate the region’s cool climate wines and support the Geelong Hospital Appeal at the Geelong Wine Association Wine Barrel Auction Dinner on Friday 6th of November at Barwon Edge.
The region’s best wineries have once again come together to create a special release regional red wine to be auctioned on this evening which is the final event for the Toast to the Coast Food and Wine Festival for 2009.
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 | EXCITING NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED - COTTON ON FOUNDATION RUN GEELONG - SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2009
Join thousands of participants for the first annual “Cotton On Foundation” Run Geelong on Sunday 22nd November 2009.
Runners and Walkers of all abilities, will have the opportunity to enter in either a 12km or 5km course that will take in some of Geelong’s most iconic landmarks such as the Waterfront, city centre, Kardinia Park, James Harrison Bridge, Moorabool St and Eastern Gardens.
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 | SAM GETS A NEW LOOK AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO YOUNG CARERS
Young university student Samantha May has braved the shave and lost her locks to support the Barwon Young Carer Respite Programme, supporting Young Carers like herself raising an amazing $7,200.
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 | SPONGEBOB, DOROTHY AND WAGS CONFIRMED FOR G-FORCE GALA DAY - SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2009
Parade: 11am Malop St Family Fun Day: 12 noon Steampacket Gardens
An exciting stage line up is confirmed for the 2009 Gala Day Parade and Family Fun Day, set to make the event bigger and better than ever.
Some of children's most populat performers are set to grace the parade and the stage including Wiggles characters Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Captain Feathersword, along with Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants and friends! Exciting children's act The Workers and local group the Sweethearts are also set to bring life to the stage programme.
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 | THE BEST CHEFS ON THE SURF COAST BATTLE IT OUT FOR A GREAT CAUSE
The best Chef's on the Surf Coast are warming up to battle it out in the 'Surf Coast Culinary Shield'. The Chefs from 10 iconic hotels are preparing for the heats which will decide on two finalists who will battle it out in the Final at the Black Bull Tapas Bar to take the title and the Surf Coast Culinary Shield.
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 | GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL GIVING WEEKEND RAISES $33,000!!!
An army of dedicated volunteers braved the winter conditions to help raise $33,000 over the Queen's Birthday Weekend by tin shaking at highway collections and selling merchandise at local shopping centres.
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 | PIPER'S STORY
Meet the Face of the 2009 Geelong Hospital Appeal, Piper Lee, and her amazing story.
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 | OUT NOW: THE GIFT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 3, MAY 2009
The Geelong Hospital Appeal launched it's publication, "The Gift", in 2008. Issue 3 2009 available online now here.
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 | CHERYL LOSES LOCKS TO SUPPORT THE ANDREW LOVE CANCER CENTRE
Local woman Cheryl Murdoch made a big sacrifice to support the Andrew Love Cancer Centre on the 13th of February this year. Cheryl recruited friends and family as sponsors who all then gathered to watch the dramatic shave take place.
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 | TOP CAT HELPS SUPPORT A BIG APPEAL
Geelong Football Club Captain Tom Harley helped to launch the 2009 appeal to raise funds for the Geelong region’s health services. The 2009 Geelong Hospital Appeal was officially launched on Wednesday 18th February by the Barwon Health Foundation with ‘Piper’s Party’ at the Gordon Gallery where Tom Harley appeared as guest speaker.
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 | GALA DAY 2009 - 21ST NOVEMBER - STALL HOLDER EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Celebrating it’s 93rd year in 2009, making it one of Australia’s oldest parades, the Gala Day Parade and Family Fun Day is once again planned to bring colour and excitement to the streets of Geelong on a Saturday. For more information, or for market stall holder enquiries contact 03 5260 3355.
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 | LITTLE PIPER LEE HELPS TO LAUNCH THE 2009 GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
Little Piper Lee has had a difficult journey in her short five and a half years. In December 2006, the young Belmont girl was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour in her neck that left her fighting for her life.
Thanks to the Geelong Hospital, Piper's on the road to recovery.
Piper and her family are supporting the 2009 Geelong Hospital Appeal and we hope you will too.
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 | NAB CHARITY LUNCHEON RAISES $12,700 FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
The Staff of NAB Geelong held their annual Charity Luncheon at Skilled Stadium on Friday 20th of February to raise money for selected local charities.
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 | THE GEELONG COMMUNITY HITS THE ROAD TO SUPPORT THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL
Locals turned out in their thousands on foot and on bikes to celebrate the opening of the Geelong Advertiser Ring Road Ride and Run on Sunday 14th December with proceeds from the event going to support the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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 | GALA DAY BRINGS COLOUR TO THE STREETS OF GEELONG
Wintry conditions failed to stop the 92nd G-Force Gala Day Parade and Family Fun Day on Saturday 22nd November which saw thousands of children and families take to the streets of Geelong to watch the colour and excitement of the parade featuring floats, dancers, children's characters and special guests.
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 | NEW EDITION OF 'THE GIFT' OUT NOW!
The latest edition of the Geelong Hospital Appeal newsletter 'The Gift' is out now!
The issue features a fantastic Gala Day special including Brooke's story on the front page. The eight year old has taken part in every parade for the past three years, marching at the front of the parade with the Emergency Department staff.
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 | CANDLELIGHT REFLECTIONS FOR CANCER
In the twilight hours of Sunday 5th October, more than 200 lanterns lit up the waterfront at Eastern Beach for the PathCare Messages of Love event.
Following a moving reflection by the Barwon Health Cancer Services Chaplain Russell Armstrong, lanterns bearing inscriptions supporting cancer patients, remembering loved ones lost and celebrating survivors were released in a picturesque display of love and hope.
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 | FIRST GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL RAISES OVER $900,000!
The first Geelong Hospital Appeal Giving Weekend, held over the Queens Birthday weekend in June, has seen the Geelong community unite to raise approximately $15,000. The weekend’s efforts contributed to an overall tally of over $900,000 – a fantastic result for the first Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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 | CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE FOR A CAUSE
A day of delicious decadence was held on May 30 to raise money for the Geelong Hospital Appeal. The 2008 Hot Chocolate Day has raised over $15,000 to date with money continuing to be received. Approximately 19 schools and 50 groups and businesses warmed up for the cause by holding their own hot chocolate gatherings. All got into the spirit of the day with some coming up with creative activities such as serving cold chocolate (chocolate milk) and having a casual dress day.
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 | GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL IN THE NEWS
The first year of the Geelong Hospital Appeal was given a major boost with the help of the Geelong Advertiser who published a series of stories about the many and varied services of Barwon Health.
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 | EASTER HUNT RAISES MONEY FOR THE KIDS
The Our Women Our Children Volunteers hosted the third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, attracting a crowd of hundreds to the Bellarine Estate Winery. Families enjoyed their picnics and were entertained with stalls, music, rides, craft activities, drumming workshop and of course the Easter Egg Hunt.
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 | EXCITING CHANGE BRINGS NEW LIFE TO INCONIC GEELONG EVENT
Geelong’s Gala Day tradition is set to see some major changes in 2008 to allow the entire community to be involved in the iconic event. Celebrating it’s 92nd year, making it one of Australia’s oldest parades, the Gala Day Parade and Family Fun day is making the move to a Saturday, enabling people who may have otherwise missed out in taking part because of their work or school commitments during the week, to get along and enjoy a fun day out.
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 | BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION KICK OFF APPEAL
The Blue Ribbon Foundation has helped kick off the inaugural Geelong Hospital Appeal by donating $100,000 to the Barwon Health Foundation. The cheque for the amazing contribution was presented at the official launch of the Appeal in February, marking a wonderful start to the year’s fundraising efforts.
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 | LITTLE PATIENT MEETS BIG HERO
Little Thomas Barter is one lucky young boy. Not only has he overcome a potentially life threatening injury after falling from his bike, but he has also got to meet the Geelong footballer who shared the same injury.
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 | CATS VISIT THE GEELONG HOSPITAL
As the Cats continue their successful 2008 season, the stars are still making time to visit patients in the Geelong Hospital and Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
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