 | OWOC EASTER EGG HUNT - EASTER SUNDAY 4TH APRIL 2010
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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 | HOT CHOCOLATE DAY - FRIDAY 21ST MAY 2010
Keep away the winter chills and help raise money for the Geelong Hospital Appeal by getting your workplace, social group or friends together for an indulgent morning tea. Host your own hot chocolate party or visit one of the participating cafes around town who will be donating a portion of their hot chocolate takings on the day.
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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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 | 12TH ANNUAL VECCI CHARITY GOLF DAY - FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2010
Local businesses will once again take to the 13th Beach Golf Links for the VECCI 12th Annual Charity Golf Day, which raises funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal.
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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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 | RAAF ROULETTES SET TO WOW GALA PARADE CROWD WITH AERIAL DISPLAY
The famous RAAF Roulettes are set to wow the G-Force Gala Day Parade crowd on Saturday 21st November, with an aerial display over the parade crowd just prior to the parade commencing.
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 | THE GEELONG HOSPITAL APPEAL IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!
To receive event updates and keep up to date on all the latest news add us as a 'friend'.
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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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 | CATWALK FOR CANCER - FASHION FOR A CAUSE - SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2009
Ernie Brown's, TAC Building, Brougham St, Geelong at 2pm.
Sophisticated, world-class fashion has come to Geelong. Top Melbourne designers including Anna Campbell, Nana Judy, Jenny Banister, Indiana by Freda and Valerie Tolosa are set to dazzle audiences with magnificent race-wear and pieces from their spring/summer collections in central Geelong on Sunday 4 October 2009.
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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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 | BRONTE'S BALL TO SUPPORT KIDS WITH CANCER AT GEELONG HOSPITAL
Little cancer survivor Bronte Russell and her family are supporting the treatment of children with cancer at Geelong Hospital with 'Bronte's Ball' on Friday 17th July 2009.
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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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 | HOT CHOCOLATE DAY BRINGS FUN AND CATS PLAYERS TO NORLANE WEST PRIMARY
As cafes around Geelong were getting ready for Hot Chocolate Day on Friday 29th May, Norlane West Primary were already enjoying muffins, hot chocolate and pictures with some of their footy heroes.
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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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 | TOP CHEFS GET READY FOR THE 2009 WORLD'S LONGEST LUNCH - SOLD OUT
Leading local chefs and outstanding regional wineries will combine on March 13th to provide a sumptuous gourmet feast in support of the Geelong Hospital Appeal. Set in the scenic Botanic Gardens, this elegant, annual social event offers 200 lucky guests the opportunity to experience a delectable four-course lunch accompanied by local wines.
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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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 | 2010 WORLD'S LONGEST LUNCH RAISES $40,000 FOR THE CHILDREN'S WARD
Friday 12th of March 2010 saw the World’s Longest Lunch held in the spectacular Geelong Botanic Gardens. Top local chefs served up a four-course feast to 250 diners with each course accompanied by wines from some of the region’s most renowned wineries.
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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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