Fundraising events calendar

MARCH 2010

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Grassroots Rugby Festival Logo

SILVER FOXES RUGBY PLAY AT THE GRASSROOTS RUGBY FESTIVAL

We are heading to Mudgee for another star studded Rugby match with Silver Foxes Rugby!The Silver Foxes were conceived in 2006 by former Wallaby Richard Harry and rugby columnist Andrew Logan, and have since become a well known and greatly anticipated fixture on the rugby calendar around NSW. Over the last 3 years they have played matches against several teams to raise money for charity. The team is well known for its mix of former Test players, club identities and exciting new youngsters, on one memorable occasion fielding players with a mindboggling collective total of over 500 Test caps. Several of Australia’s greatest players are Foxes regulars, including all-time centre pairing Tim Horan and Jason Little; 1999 World Cup winners David Wilson, Richard Harry, Owen Finegan, Joe Roff and Andrew Blades; and Wallaby legends such as Warwick Waugh, Marco Caputo, John Langford, Tim Gavin, Tim Wallace, Tim Kelaher, James Grant, Andrew Leeds, Matt O’Connor and Sam Payne.

Contact vicki.miller@blackdog.org.au for more information


Sunday March 28th 2010

ironman

Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010, Port Macquarie

Put your training and effort towards a good cause this year at the 25th Ironman Australia Triathlon. Over the past 25 years there have been many highlights, a few lowlights and a lot of pain and anguish as over 20,000 athletes have completed what is an epic journey firstly through the NSW mid north town of Forster-Tuncurry and now being held in the beautiful Port Macquarie. You can nominate Black Dog Institute as your charity by visiting the website.

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March 2010

Cycler in sunset

Cyclecor: An epic bicycle journey from Mexico to Panama

We have another amazing community fundraiser, Will Cadden, who is cycling from Mexico to Panama in a campaign called 'Cyclecor'. Will, a 23 year old from Sydney, is hoping to raise $20,000 for the Black Dog Institute. 'Cyclecor' combines Will's enthusiasm for adventure travel and fitness with his passion for health and the relationship between body and mind. He set off last week and will be uploading regular blogs and photos along the way. By sharing his experiences with others he hopes to inspire others to follow their heart, dream big and realise their own potential.

Check out his website at www.cyclecor.com.au
Visit Will Cadden's fundraising page

APRIL 2010

Nicky Bakonyi

Sailing to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute!

Nicky Bakonyi sails for the Black Dog Institute! Follow Nicky Bakonyi's personal challenge as she sails in a clipper from the US to Jamaica. Nicky's fundraising quest has helped to promote the work of the Black Dog Institute's youth education campaign as she raises funds in memory of her brother Ben.

Make a donation on her Everyday Hero page

Visit Nicky's website

MAY 2010

Sunday 16th May 2010

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The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon

The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has become a 'must run' on the Sydney runners' circuit. This year the race will be dedicated to Olympic athlete Kerryn McCann. You can nominate Black Dog Institute as your charity by visiting the webpage.

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28th - 29th May

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The Gum Ball Festival

The Gum Ball Festival is a weekend music festival in Belford, Hunter Valley that will donate all profits to the Black Dog Institute. Bands include The Basics, Horroshow, Tijuana Cartel, Jackson Snowbird, The Firedroppers and more.

Visit The Gum Ball Festival website for more information and bookings.

JULY 2010

23rd - 25th July, 2010

Flanno Weekend

Flanno Weekend - Hunter region

‘Flanno Weekend’ is a three day campaign to raise awareness and destigmatise mental illness in the Hunter region. The concept is simple - over a 3 day period, workplace staff, schools and members of the community are encouraged to wear a flannelette shirt and donate a gold coin to help raise awareness about the impact of mental illness on the community and raise money for the Black Dog Institute to facilitate education on mental illness in the classroom. The flanno shirt represents working class, endurance and comfort. A metamorphosis of mental illness and the hope of people feeling comfortable to be able to discuss their needs around mental illness and the impact it has on people's lives. For more information contact karynne.c@optusnet.com.au

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SEPTEMBER 2010

Saturday 11th September

Black Dog Ride Logo

Black Dog Ride

A national motor bike rode culminating in Alice Springs, this exciting new event is set to be announced as part of the national initiative 'Exercise your mood' week.

For more information visit the Black Dog Ride website


11th-19th September

Exercise your mood logo

Exercise Your Mood Week

During this week will be a national fundraising and awareness campaign by the Black Dog Institute to encourage all Australians to participate regularly in any form of exercise to keep your mind and your mood fit and healthy.

More information about this exciting event to follow.



MARCH 2011

6th March - Dare to Dream

Kristen Mallinson

On the 6th March 2011 Kristen Mallinson will start her Dare to Dream challenge. Kristen is planning to run 907 km in 20 days starting in her home town of Sydney and finishing in Maitland to raise awareness about Bipolar disorder. Kristen hopes to raise $50,000 for the Black Dog Institute.

Click here to visit her Everyday Hero website and make a donation.