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Sharpie’s Charity Challenge 20 March 2010
Sharpie’s Charity Challenge was started in 2005 raising $1,500 and has grown every year since raising over $30,000 in 5 years. Sharpie will be supporting HeartKids this year – click for more details.
Run for the Kids 14 March 2010
The Herald Sun/City Link Run for the Kids is being held on Sunday 14 March 2010. We would like HeartKids to have a large presence at this wonderful event which raises funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Heart Conditions - Detailed information for parents
HeartKids is pleased to offer this new online resource for people wishing to know more about various heart conditions. The site includes details on tests, procedures and operations along with details on health and nutrition, exercise, schooling and adult congenital heart issues.
Heart Conditions – detailed information for parents
20 Days of Giving
As part of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation 20 Days of Giving campaign, the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, in conjunction with 3AW, gave away $5,000 every weekday in July to grass roots human-focused charities nominated by listeners. HeartKids Victoria was thrilled to be the first recipients of this campaign.
Heart kid Zeke wins Canon Creative for a Cause Competition
We are thrilled to advise that Jo Larsen’s entry was announced as the winner of the Canon Creative for a Cause Competition winning $60,000 for HeartKids Victoria.
HeartKids inspire Mt Kilimanjaro Climb
In July of this year Cathy Cruse left behind her husband and four children to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, the tallest free standing mountain in the world.
Watershed Wines Special Offer
Watershed Wines from the Margaret River, are generously donating to HeartKids for every case of wine purchased as listed on the order form.
Includes FREE delivery!
It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up and support HeartKids at the same time.
wine_order_form1.pdf
2009 HeartKids Teen Camp
The 2009 HeartKids Teen Camp was held over the Australia Day long weekend at the Campaspe Downs Camp in Kyneton Victoria.
Surgery cancellations at RCH
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Manchester Unity announced as Primary Foundation sponsor
At the recent Manchester Unity AGM, Chairman Dr Bill O’Reilly, presented HeartKid Daniel Sherlock with a cheque for $1,500,000.
Pictured is Manchester Unity CEO John Brogden, HKA CEO Neil McWhannell, Daniel and Karen Sherlock and Dr Bill O’Reilly
St Jude Medical supporting HeartKids
The St Jude Medical Group represented by their CEO Geoff Stevens recently presented HeartKids with a cheque for $23,000.