| With
two major events to organise, and a Media
Launch the dedicated team of Defence personnel
commenced engaging high calibre sponsors.
In 2010 58 sponsors all came on board to support
the Defence Fundraising efforts for the Lake
Attack events.
This year the events kicked off with the Media
Launch on 28th July at the Melbourne Town
Hall. Sue Stanley the Defence Lake Attack
Ambassador was presented with 'the golden
running shoe' and DHL presented their sponsorship
cheque to Air Vice Marshal Staib.
Lake Attack 2010 was held on Sunday 29th August
at Albert Park Lake. This run/walk event drew
interest from across the community. The day
was full of highlights.
The energetic participation of over 2000 entrants
were all vying for the winners podium, the
main feature of the day.
Defence Lake
Attack offered many event activities for participants
and the community to enjoy. The attractions
included, a fly over of Airforce planes, and
many Army Interactive Displays.
This year for
the first time there were many more children's
activities including an Animal Farm, Jumping
Castle and Trampolines. The kids loved them
all-we even enticed the adults to pat some
of the gorgeous baby animals.
The culmination
of the events was the formal Dinner &
Charity auction held at Victoria Barracks
on 2nd October.
Hosted by Air
Vice Marshal Margaret Staib AM, CSC; she welcomed
guests to the historic Windsor Hotel for a
night of fine dining, wining and entertainment.
As guest speaker
she gave an inspiring speech on various aspects
of the Australian Defence Force. A buoyant
auction of prizes generated enthusiastic bidding
from around the room.
TCF Vice President, Tony Gee was presented
a cheque for $44,000 from Air Vice Marshal
Staib and Mr Andrew Chappell, CEO Lord Mayors
Charitable Foundation. In total these events
raised $176,000 this result amazed us all
and not least the four charities who are privileged
to receive this money.
In 2010 the LMCF
and Defence attracted an amazing 58 sponsors
to provide both financial and product support
.
DHL, was the
principle sponsors the organisation. The staff
and management of DHL embody the ethos of
being part of a community, it is reflected
in their commitment to us all. The Charity
Partner, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation
this year took on a greater role by working
tirelessly to ensure the two events were well
supported by sponsors and the community.
The major sponsors
were Thales & PDL Toll, Associate Sponsors
Toshiba, Defence Reserves Support, SevenSeas
Shipchandlers, Parks Victoria & BAE Systems.
Key Sponsors : Thiess Services, KMPG, Slim
Secrets Australia Defence Credit Union. .
Sponsors: Caulfield Racing, Bev Marks Beds,
Quest Mont Albert and Launceston, Defence
Health, Archicentre, Biggin Scott, Pond Wellness
Centre, Aquatech, Shoelogic, Budget Rental,
Crown Promenade, Defence Housing ImageQuest,
Printco, Marriott, MFB, Hotel Windsor, Sealy,
Willow, JVC, Viva, White Glo, Brooks, RACV
Club, Victoria Racing Club, Lindt, Entertainment,
Audi, Taylors, Artist Photographer, Linley
Estate, Monza Imports, ABC Commercial, Safe
N Sound, Panel Pop, Harvey Norman, Healtheries,
Kelly Racing, Stafford Direct, Hinkler Books,
Almarker, Avene, Colgate and Campbells Wines.
The Charity
Events also drew sponsorship from TCF supporters.
We would personally like to thank the following
companies for their ongoing support.
SlimSecrets, ImageQuest,
Almarker, Kelly Racing, Grace Jewellery, Jeremy
Fletcher Photographer, Quest Mont Albert,
& Launceston, Harvey Norman, Healtheries
Avene Skincare, Budget PanelPop, Fox Lifestyle
& Monza Imports, Pond Wellness Centre
Budget, MFB, & Entertainment.
Our heartfelt
thanks to each and every one of you. |
