Off and racing for a good cause
18 May 2009
There may be a cool change in the air as temperatures begin to fall, but the Sunshine Coast Health Foundation is warming up with carnival fever as it prepares to launch its inaugural Spring Carnival Lunch at Coast line BMW on Thursday, May 21 in support of juvenile diabetes.
The event will see a number of business professionals and local personalities from across the region get behind this worthy cause, including renowned artist Kendall Perkins who will be involved in doing a live painting on the evening. These ambassadors will help officially launch this vibrant event, which is set to kick off the Spring Racing season later this year.
Australia currently has one of the highest rates of type one diabetes with around one in 700 Australian children suffering from juvenile diabetes, making it one of the most common serious diseases amongst children an issue which Sunshine Coast Health Foundation Manager, Lisa Rowe believes needs more recognition.
“We are extremely excited about the launch of this event which will bring together the fun and colour of carnival racing with the more serious message of the effects diabetes has on young children in our community,” said Lisa Rowe.
The launch will provide guests with a preview of what is to be expected from the September Spring Carnival event with loads of colour, glamour, fashion and art high on the agenda, not to mention a few miniature horses and jockey’s on parade.
Travis Schultz, Managing Partner of Schultz Toomey O’Brien Lawyers and chair of the event organising committee says that he is proud to be involved in this exciting project, which will not only give something back to the local community but also provide a great day of fun and entertainment.
“A not to be missed event, the lunch will showcase the latest Spring fashions, art by some of our nations most respected artists and an auction spectacular like no other to raise much need funds for this worthy cause,” said Travis Schultz.
The Sunshine Coast Health Foundation has committed $1million towards supporting a number of local health care initiatives this year and is overwhelmed by the generous support that they continue to receive from the Sunshine Coast community.
“We hope that this event will help not only those suffering from juvenile diabetes but also generate awareness about this disease in the wider community,” said Lisa Rowe.
The Sunshine Coast Health Foundation Spring Carnival Lunch proudly supported by Coastline BMW is to be held at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on Friday, September 18. For tickets or more information, please contact the Health Foundation on 5470 6133.
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