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Luke Casey wins the Car!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

The draw for the car took place 5pm today, 16 March 2012, at CF NSW offices.

We are pleased to announce that the winner is – Luke Casey! Congratulations to Luke! 65K committee member Nicci spoke to Luke earlier and he is delighted about his big win. Sorry to all those that missed out this year, we wish we had a car for you all!

A big thank you to Sutton’s motors for donating the car and for once again supporting the event.

A few stats….

  • 62 people were eligible to enter the draw
  • there were 154 tickets (not bad odds of winning!)
  • Luke raised $875 and had 1 entry in the draw!

The car has been won but it’s not too late to raise more much needed funds!

Finally a big thank you to everyone who took part in the event this year, walkers, supporters, volunteers, family, friends and sponsors.

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Closing Date for the 65K 4 65 Roses “Win a Car” raffle

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

A last reminder from us that the “Win a Car” raffle is drawn this coming Friday, 16 March 2012.

You have until midnight on Thursday 15 March 2012 to make sure all funds are lodged on your MyCause site, including any offline funds you have raised.

Full Terms & Conditions of the raffle can be found here: http://65k465roses.org/win-a-car/

Best of luck with the raffle, and once again, thank you for all your inspirational efforts in walking and fundraising.

Thanks also to Suttons Motors Group for making their very generous donation.

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Silent Auction on the day of the Event

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

Watch out for details of our silent auction on the day. You will have a chance to bid for a signed Parramatta Eels jersey, and a signed 2012 Roosters jersey.

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Overheads?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

We had a question which we thought was worth sharing: “what percentage of monies raised will be paid to the charity organiser?’

Our response: “The organising committee have always held a simple principle. The event will always be cost neutral. The main emphasis is on funds and awareness. Everything that goes into making this event as successful as it is, is provided without cost to the event. This includes but is not exclusive to, the Committee members time, the marketing collateral design and printing, the 65K Website, the Barbie, Food on the day, Marquees, Porta-loo, generators, entertainment on the day, raffle prizes (including the Holden Barina this year) volunteers on the day etc.

The only function where he have an outlay is on funds collected online. 3.9% of funds raised using the online mechanism (offline funds not included) goes to a company called the Giving Network (mycause) PTY LTD.

The Hospital and CFNSW insist that this is a lot less than it would cost them if they were to attempt to administer the event donations themselves.

I hope this information helps.”

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Map my 65K Walk

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Glen| 1 Comment

Thanks to a 65K465Roses Facebook supporter for mapping the 65K Bay Run route on the Map my Walk website:

Map my 65K Walk

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Suttons Footy Tipping Comp!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

65k465Roses Platinum sponsors have a Footy Tipping Competition with the chance to win a car! Check out their website to take part, or visit their Facebook page.

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A MUM’S SACRIFICE

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

This NBN news story shows the impacts of CF for both sufferers and carers, and tells how one mum is going to take part in the 65K 4 65 Roses event in 2012 to help make a difference

Click on this link or the pictures to view the NBN News Link

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Mum’s marathon walk to find cure for Brayden

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

The story of Michelle Koevoets and her aim to complete the 65K 4 65Roses Walkathon in 2012.
Central Coast Express Advocate news story

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Driven by loss, father inspires tireless pursuit of a cure

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

This moving and inspirational story, from Boston.com, helps to explain why we do what we do with the 65K 4 65 Roses event.

Read the story here:
Tireless pursuit of a cure

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Win a Car!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Glen| Leave a comment

Suttons Motors Group have donated a fantastic prize to help our fundraising: a Barina Spark CD, including one year on-road costs. Thanks Suttons Motors Group!!

Here’s the car, the Barina Spark CD

  • 6 airbags, ESC and ABS standard
  • 14″ alloy wheels
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Sports body kit with front fog lamps
  • USB input with iPod compatibility
  • RRP $14,490

Model Shown Barina Spark CD in Cocktail Green (picture for illustration purpose only).

Read how to Win a Car! and then you’ll be wanting to read how to Raise $500 in one week!!

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