Press releases - Very Special Kids

2009 PRESS RELEASES GoldCare Selected to Manage Very Special Kids’ Unique Community Support Services Campana Systems Pty Ltd., market leaders in healthcare management software, is pleased to announce that Very Special Kids (of Malvern, VIC) has selected Campana’s GoldCare solution to manage their community support services for families of children with life-threatening illnesses. Local hardware store continues generous support The Christmas spirit is alive and well with Glen Iris hardware store, Tait Timber and Hardware owner Geoff Hayes generously ‘matching’ a funding grant of $5000 received from The Danks Trust - Project 150 for Very Special Kids’ ‘Life is for Living’ program. You won’t forget… A Fair to Remember With Christmas fast approaching, you don’t want miss Very Special Kids’ annual fundraiser A Fair to Remember. Now in its 12th year, this very special event has something for the whole family from family fun to amazing stalls, incredible bargains and even famous footballers! Stunning private gardens open weekend to the public! Garden lovers have a unique opportunity to visit one of Australia’s most stunning private three acre gardens when it opens to the public this November, raising funds for Victoria’s own Very Special Kids. Winter Fashion Frenzy to support Very Special Kids Attention all Melbourne fashionista’s, the June Clothing Sale is on again!! This is your chance to grab high quality clothing at amazing discount prices and support Very Special Kids at the same time. The Just Group has supported Very Special Kids over the past 15 years through the donation of clothing and accessories. They have helped to generate in excess of $250,000 over the past six years alone. Swinging into action Very Special Kids is proud to announce the official launch of the new Liberty Swing a recent addition to the playground at Very Special Kids House in Malvern, where children with life-threatening illnesses come for respite and end-of-life care. Are you looking for a very special challenge? Very Special Kids is a unique organisation, supporting families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses. They are currently seeking volunteers in the Western suburbs who want to make a difference for these families. For press releases on the Piggy Bank Appeal, please visit the press releases page in the Piggy Bank Appeal website. 2008 PRESS RELEASES Piggy Bank Appeal 2008 - Sensational Result A sensational $1,019,419 has been raised during the 2008 Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal. The million dollar announcement was made by Australian Olympic Gold Medallist, David Crawshay and face of the 2008 campaign, Matthew Gaythorpe. Bundoora Family Footy Day for Very Special Kids Tuesday 15 April 2008 - If you are crazy about football and love supporting a good cause, then come along to the Bundoora Footy Day for Very Special Kids. Players are being sort for an Auskick footy match for the kids in the morning, as well as for the women’s and men’s matches held later in the day. Local Family Fun Day for Very Special Kids Tuesday 8 April 2008 - Eltham families are invited to come along to a Family Fun Day at Eltham Hotel to help raise money for Very Special Kids. This special fundraiser for the Piggy Bank Appeal promises to offer something for everyone – especially the young and the young at heart! Peter Russell-Clarke opens very special exhibition Tuesday 25 March 2008 - Australia’s original ‘celebrity chef’ and keen artist, Peter Russell-Clarke is one of more than 40 Melbourne artists who will be participating in the Very Special Kids Autumn Art Exhibition from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April. Metricon supports Very Special Kids Friday 22 February 2008 - Metricon announced today it has become a Major Partner of Very Special Kids’ 2008 Piggy Bank Appeal - raising funds to support families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses. 2007 PRESS RELEASES Something for everyone at A Fair to Remember Thursday 1 November 2007 - Don’t forget to mark Saturday 17 November in your diary as a day to get the whole family together at Very Special Kids’ annual fundraiser A Fair to Remember. Now in its tenth year, this very special family event has built a loyal following with locals ‘in the know’ who keep coming back to enjoy its country fair atmosphere and amazing bargains. Piggy Bank Appeal raises $1.2 million Tuesday 30 October 2007 - Very Special Kids is today putting out a very special thank you to all Victorians who gave generously to the 2007 Piggy Bank Appeal, feeding the piggy banks to the tune of $1.2 million. Peter Costello opens AXA Wing at Very Special Kids House launching the 'Life is for Living' Program. On 27 July the Honourable Peter Costello, Commonwealth Treasurer and Federal Member for Higgins, will unveil the AXA Wing at Very Special Kids with the announcement of a two year partnership between AXA and Very Special Kids worth $230,000 a year. Special garden pays tribute to children’s lives at International Show A unique display garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (28 March – 1 April) will pay special tribute to children who have died of a serious illness and raise money for Very Special Kids. Rebecca Maddern of channel Seven opens art event for Very Special Kids Rebecca Maddern of Seven News will officially open a collection of over 100 quality artworks by 45 local artists which will go on sale to raise money for Very Special Kids. Media Contact Inga Norgrove PR & Communications Manager Tel: 03 9804 6234 Mobile: 0408 657 741 Email:inorgrove@vsk.org.au