Past Events
Introduction:
Fundraising is undertaken by families and friends with the support of this organisation where-ever possible. If you are interested in holding an event (of any size) or like to participate in any fundraisers, please contact fundraising@battens.org.au
Here are some of the Australian Chapter’s prior group fundraising events
FUNDRAISER 1
Baker’s Delight, ACT, Promotion for battens
Commences on 3rd March until 24th March
Venue: Bakers Delight, Lanyon, Canberra South
For every promotional bread purchased, a donation will go to Batten Disease
FUNDRAISER 2
Heath Black, WA, Sports Panel & Auction
Friday 4th March -
The sports Panel will be @ Casellas Restaurant Bunbury. Past AFL Super Stars Doug Hawkins (Western Bulldogs) and Glen Jackovich (West Coast) will be our guests. $130 per ticket will get you food, wine, soft drinks. Starts @ 12.30pm. Major Auction items also on offer! You can get your tickets @ the door or call Ang on 0418931392.
FUNDRAISER 3
Rock’n’Jive Social Club, WA, Fundraiser Dance
Saturday 12th March – click here for more info
FUNDRAISER 4
‘Auction Dinner’ in lieu of a ‘Trivia Nite’
March 19th at 6.30pm at Northwood Ale House
$40 pp includes buffet dinner, guest presenters, entertainment and lots of fun
FUNDRAISER 5
Cindy Bulmer, NSW, Family Fun Day & Raffle
Saturday 26th March – click here for more info
FUNDRAISER 6
Abbey Luckhurst, VIC, Trivia Nite
Friday 8th of April
Time: 7:30 start
Tables of 8, $25 per ticket
Where: City of Melbourne Bowling Club
Flagstaff Gardens, Dudley Street
West Melbourne VIC 3003
To book a table and for more information please contact Abbey Luckhurst on 0434 162 871 or email battenstrivianight@gmail.com
Anyone wanting to donate prizes please feel free to contact Abbey as they would be greatly appreciated.
FUNDRAISER 7
Lorraine Daley, SA, Quiz Nite
Saturday 9th April
Venue: the Playford Civic Centre, Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth (next to the Elizabeth City Centre).
Starting at 6.30pm. Tickets are $15 each (tables of 8).
Over 16 years only please. BYO supper.
Bar facilities are available.
Contact lorrainec.82@hotmail.com for more details or ticket purchases.
Australian Battens Family Conference
Australian Battens Family Conference 10/10/10
Saturday 21st August – QUIZ NIGHT
Who: ABC Paralowie West Child Care Centre are holding a Quiz Night to raise money for Batten’s research, which has been brought to our attention through our involvement with the Daley family who attended the centre. When: Saturday 21st August 2010 with a 7.30pm Start time
Where: Karadinga Sports Centre (which is a part of the Modbury Uniting Church) 580 Montague Road Modbury
Cost: $10 per ticket, pre-bookings only, 8 people per table. Contact is Cara on 0882581752 or pww@childcare.com.au
Sunday 19th September – CITY-BAY FUN WALK
Who: Lorraine Daley, lorrainec.82@hotmail.com
When: Sunday 19th September
What: City-Bay Funrun (in our case ‘walk’ with prams and wheelchairs) = 3kms
Cost: Please contact Lorraine for how to register, purchase of keepsake T-shirts and cost.
Cruize 4 A Cause in South Australia
10 July 2010
Brunswick Showground
WA Battens Battle Football Match will take place on Saturday the 6th March at the Brunswick Showground, commencing at 6pm. See Westcoast Eagles v. Freemantile Dockers and help Heath Black and friends to find a cure for Batten Disease. View Media Video here
Awareness Day
National Batten Disease Awareness Day, 31st March
By the Sea Benefit Night
31 October 2009. By the Sea Benefit night results:
City2Surf
This is an annual 'fun day walk' that takes place in Sydney in August. A 'Battling Battens Walkers' team is formed and sponsorship gained by team members. If you would like to join the team and show your support, email fundraising@battens.org.au
Bridge Climb
a.The Climb of your Life for the Life of a Child Photos. 11th April 2006
Solo Motorcyle Ride
Alanna Gayko’s Solo Motorcyle Ride Around Oz in 28 days
Alannas Ride Around Oz. View here ::PDF::