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Statewide Calendar of Events - Piggy Bank Appeal


A great way to support the Piggy Bank Appeal is by getting along to the many fundraising events and activities held throughout the year.

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Annual Bundoora Centre Newsagency Family Footy Day

Town and Country Lotto Charity Dinner Cafe Botticelli

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24 HOUR TREADMILL CHALLANGE
1500KMS - $15,000 FOR VERY SPECIAL KIDS.

6am Friday 12 Sep - 6am Saturday 13 Sep
FITNESS ENERGY - Ship 1 & 2 Hopetoun Rd, PARK ORCHARDS
Everyone is invited to participate in the 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge for Very Special Kids. To reach the target we need to keep 6 treadmills going for 24 hours, so we need as many people as possible to help us. We have a booking schedule for all treadmills so those in early get the best slots. It's going to be a 24 hour party, and everyone needs to wear pink!!!
For more info call Jane Kilkenny on 9876 6800 or
click here to download more information and registration forms.

Visit the Fitness Energy Website Here

Help keep six treadmills going for 24 hours to raise money to support families of children with life-threatening illnesses.

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Skyways Hotel Auction & Charity Dinner
Fri 12 September 2008, 6.30pm
Skyways Hotel, 113 Matthew Avenue, Airport West
Tickets $35 per person

Featuring Footy Legends Greg "Diesel" Williams, Derek Kickett, Steve Wright & Peter Schwab.


Enjoy a 3 course dinner and entertainment while supporting a good cause. All profits donated to Very Special Kids' Piggy Bank Appeal. Click here to download a copy of the event flyer.




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A Very Special Dinner at Café Botticelli
Mon 15 Sep, 6.15pm onwards
Shop 9/ 111 Pakington St, GEELONG WEST
Phone 03 5241 6960

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Wonthaggi Workman's Club Charity Event
Fri 19 Sep 6pm onwards
75 Graham Street WONTHAGGI
An evening charity event featuring live music and plenty of dancing. Watch as members of the public and brave staff members shave and colour their hair for a good cause. Raffles, auctions & donations collected on the evening. All proceeds raised go directly to the Piggy Bank Appeal.
For more info call the venue on 03 5672 1083.


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Family Fun at Heaslesville RSL
Fri 19 Sep, 3.30pm onwards
275 Maroondah Hwy, HEALESVILLE
Healesville RSL is transforming its car park into a kids wonderland, complete with animal farm, face painting, clowns, pink hair spraying, sausage sizzle and fairy floss. There will also be piggy activities including a pig piñata and pin the tail on the pig! All proceeds raised go directly to the Piggy Bank Appeal.
For more info call the venue on 03 5962 5017.


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Rye Family Fun Day
Sat 20 Sep, 10am - 2pm
Rye Hotel - 2415 Point Nepean Road, RYE
A great day of family entertainment including a town cryer, a coin line spaning 500 metres, face painting, racing car displays, fire trucks, Sausage sizzle, raffle and show bags. Giant piggy bank will be in attendance. All proceeds raised go directly to the Piggy Bank Appeal.
For more info contact the venue on 03 5985 2277.


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The Very Special Race
Sun, 21st Sep
Central Melbourne
50 teams (2 people per team) will compete against each other to solve a series of cryptic clues and challenges around central Melbourne. Do you think you are up for the challenge? $50 per person to enter (includes race, t-shirt, refreshments, BBQ and after party entertainment). The after party at Dan O'Connell's Hotel with include an auction.

For further information and an entry pack please email
theveryspecialrace@hotmail.com



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Commonwealth Bank - Comedy Night
Fri 10 October, 2008
St John's Parish Hall
494 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham

Bring your family and friends and join us for a evening of fun and laughter in support of Very Special Kids featuring Greg Champion, Ray Gilson and a surprise guest.

Tickets $40-00 pp, (Tables of 8-10 available) and includes dinner and entertainment - BYO drinks. Entertainment starts at 7.30 pm


Click here for further information and here to purchase tickets.

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Charity Golf Day for Very Special Kids
Thursday 16 Oct 11am assembly
Heathcote Golf Club
1 Patterson St, HEATHCOTE

Hit the green for a great cause at the Heathcote Golf Club Inc for the Very Special Kids Charity Golf Day. The day includes a round of golf, lunch, raffles and plenty of laughs. Four person ambrose. Organised in conjunction with Heathcote Lots of Lotto. Proceeds for the day go directly to the Piggy Bank Appeal, $15 per person, $60 for a team of 4.
For more info call the venue on 03 5433 2544.


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Gordon Hotel Junior Pool Competition
Sun 3 August 2008, 2pm onwards
Gordon Hotel, 92 Main Street, Gordon 3345

Head down to the Gordon Hotel for a game of pool, while your there purchase a raffle ticket to go into the draw to win some amazing prizes.


For further information contact the venue on 5368 9203.

All profits donated to Very Special Kids' Piggy Bank Appeal.

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Metropole Charity Ball
Saturday, 30 August 2008
Bayview on the Park - 52 Queens Road, Melbourne
Take this opportunity to dress up and celebrate life with a group of like-minded family and friends, and at the same time help "Very Special Kids".

Enjoy a night of glamour, entertainment and loads of fun with a theme of "Black Tie with a Splash of Colour", it will be a night to remember so join us and dance the night away.


For further information contact Sally Lockhart on 03 9591 8888 or click here for further information and to purchase tickets.

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Metricon - Family Fun Day
Sunday, 31 August (12–4pm) 2008
Metricon super centres, Berwick, Caroline Springs, Leopold and Mernda.
Come visit one of Metricons display centres to find the home that's perfect for you and your family. There will be something to entertain all the family, including face painters, sausage sizzle, door prizes and much more.

As major partners of the Pigggy Bank Appeal, all money raised will go straight to Very Special Kids.

Bring the whole family and join the festivities.


For further information on activities and locations of each Metricon Family day visit the Metricon website here



If you are interested in organising your own fundraising event for the Piggy Bank Appeal please click here.


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