Walk4Stroke – Great Ocean Road Challenge
Thank you for helping the National Stroke Foundation and expressing your interest in
Walk 4 Stroke - The Great Ocean Road Challenge.
When: Friday 19th – Sunday 21st October 2012
Details: For three days in October you can experience one of Australia’s most stunning sections of coastline while enjoying great accommodation, incredible food and the company of new friends. Each day brings different terrain and spectacular views.
The Great Ocean Walk extends from Apollo Bay through the Great Otway National Park to the famous Twelve Apostles. On the way you’ll enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery, deserted beaches, sheer cliffs, historical lighthouses and shipwrecks, giant mountain ash forests, pristine river estuaries, abundant wildlife, waterfalls, dunes and coastal heartlands on this exciting adventure. The Great Ocean Walk is achievable regardless of your fitness level. Join us on this breathtaking experience and help the Stroke Foundation provide better support and treatment for stroke survivors.
The National Stroke Foundation
What we do-
The National Stroke Foundation is a not for profit organisation that is dedicated to reducing stroke in Australia. The National Stroke Foundation is aiming to save 110,000 Australians from death and disability due to stroke over 10 years. The organisation relies on funds raised by the public to achieve this goal.
Stroke statistics
· Approximately 60,000 strokes occur in Australia every year.
· A stroke occurs every 10 minutes.
· Stroke is Australia’s second single greatest killer and a leading cause of adult disability.
· Stroke costs Australia an estimated $1.3 billion each year.
· The good news is that stroke can be prevented and treated.
What you can do-
Through your fundraising and donations, the National Stroke Foundation can work towards achieving our goals. The organisation has four key priority areas:
1. Prevention: reducing the number of Australians having strokes.
2. Improved Treatment: improving the chances of full recovery if you have a stroke.
3. Better Support: assisting survivors and their families to improve life after stroke.
4. Research.
Each and every dollar raised will help our four key priority areas reach their goals and keep Australia informed about Stroke.
Benefits of helping
· Learn more about real issues facing our community
· Meet new people
· Utilise your skills or gain new skills
Payment Information
Fundraising Target: By signing up to Walk 4 Stroke – The Great Ocean Road Challenge you will be required to pay or fundraise a minimum of $1500. This amount includes a donation to the National Stroke Foundation, accommodation, food, drinks (non alcoholic), trip guides and transport. This document will help you understand how easy, fun and rewarding fundraising can be. The National Stroke Foundation has some fantastic tools to help you reach your fundraising target with ease.
Payment Schedule Breakdown
Payment / Date / Activity / Details$300 / Upon registration / Deposit / This will be paid directly to Raw Travel when filling out registration details
$590 / Friday 14th September / Remaining trip cost / Please ensure you have either $590 in your Everyday Hero account or have deposited the remaining or full amount into the NSF bank account
$610 / Friday 5th October / Minimum donation to the National Stroke Foundation / Please ensure you have either $610 in your Everyday Hero account or have deposited the remaining or full amount into the NSF bank account
Fundraising Information
Fundraising can be an easy, fun and exciting way to make a difference to the lives of many Australian’s affected by stroke. Below you will find a range of different ways to help you reach your fundraising target.
Fundraising Ideas to get you started
· Movie night - who doesn’t like seeing a good film
· Trivia night – good venues are pubs, school halls or around your local community like the bowls club
· Chocolate drive, especially around Easter time – go to Cadbury or Mars websites
· Sporting events - lawn bowls, golf day, tennis tournament
· Social evenings – disco, dinner dance, themed dinners eg. Xmas in July Ball, Masquerade Ball,
End of Financial Year, Dancing with the Stars
· Dinners – curry night, pizza/pasta night, BBQ’s
· Morning and afternoon teas eg pancake morning
· Fashion parades – approach your local shops, good advertising for them too
· Auction nights eg. Art, sport memorabilia
· Raffles – remember you may have to get approval if your prize is over $10,000
· Karaoke – again, good venues are pubs, school halls or around your local community
· Sausage sizzle, pie drive (e.g. great location is outside a Bunnings store)
· Sponsorship from work, other companies, family and friends
· Work events can be endless and very easy to organise: raffles, pancake morning,
themed lunches, casual days with gold coin donations, sport tipping competitions. Your colleagues or HR Department will normally be very keen to help you, it’s also a good excuse for work mates to get together and feel good about contributing to a worthy cause.
· Visit www.fundraisingideas.com.au for a comprehensive list of ideas.
Once you have brainstormed fundraising ideas and chosen what will work for you, you then have the task of making your event come to life. This includes anything from setting a date, approaching friends, family or local businesses for support, inviting guests, organising how your event will run and looking forward to the big day itself.
Remember, when establishing a timeframe to reach your fundraising target you must
consider the following:
1. Allow enough time to organise your fundraising
2. Give your potential sponsors and donors plenty of notice for upcoming events.
3. When deciding if you will try to reach your fundraising target through smaller functions or
from one/two large events, consider what other commitments you have at the time.
4. When is your final payment for the Charity Challenge due.
Useful Tips
Network, network, network!!!!!
Family and friends - it’s amazing how far the word can spread through your own family and
friends….and then their family and friends and friends of friends and so on.
Everyday Hero
The National Stroke Foundation uses a fantastic online tool called Everyday Hero. It is a simply fundraising website which allows you to set up your own personal fundraising page which is accessible to your family, friends and colleagues that gives you the capabilities to accept donations online. You can share a special message of inspiration, start a blog and share images or a video to help you raise funds for the National Stroke Foundation and your trip along the Great Ocean Road.
Anyone is invited to make donations and leave a message of support to you, as the fundraiser. Donations are tallied and displayed in the fundraising page meter for everyone to see. Donations are automatically processed and transferred to the National Stroke Foundation.
You can browse the website by visiting www.everydayhero.com.au
Fundraising legalities
There is also a serious side to fundraising where there are some legal requirements.
All events run by an external party need to be approved and registered with the National Stroke Foundation before you commence promoting the event. Once you have chosen a fundraising activity, please contact us and we can send you our fundraising guidelines and help you through the process – it is very easy!
Frequently Asked Question’s
Can I fundraise more than the required amount?
YES! We would love you to raise as much money as you can. The National Stroke Foundation heavily relies on donations and community fundraisers like you. Through your help, we can work towards our
Vision; a world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke.
Can I fundraise the whole amount on Everyday Hero?
Yes, donations made on your behalf to Everyday Hero are automatically transferred to the National Stroke Foundation. This is a very easy and effective way of fundraising. If your sole way of fundraising is on Everyday Hero, just ensure you have the required amount of money in your Everyday Hero account by the due date of payments.
How fit do I need to be?
The Great Ocean Road Challenge is achievable for everybody of all ages who have a reasonable level of fitness. This walk is a winding track which follows the coastline. Expect to walk for between 4 to 7 hours each day with regular stops to take in the scenery. The National Stroke Foundation suggest you walk regularly in the lead up to the challenge to prepare yourself for the trip.
Do I have to carry a large backpack around?
No, all your belongings will be locked away throughout the day in our cabin accommodation. It is recommended you bring a small backpack to bring each day including a drink bottle, camera and any other personal items you may want with you.
What’s included in the trip?
· 2 nights’ accommodation in Standard Cabins on twin sharing basis
· All meals - delicious food
· All transfers and return transport from Melbourne
· Refreshment stops during walk
· Experienced walking guide(s)
· Cape Otway lighthouse tour
· Driver & Support vehicle throughout
· Walking maps and guides
· Web gallery of trip photos to download
How do I register?
Please contact Raw Travel on 1300 208 245 and quote ‘National Stroke Foundation Great Ocean Road Walk’ to secure your spot on the trip. From here you will fill in an online booking form and pay your $300 deposit.
Can I meet you at the accommodation instead of catching the bus?
Yes, you are welcome to make your own way to the Great Ocean Road. We can also arrange to meet you at an agreed upon location for pick up if you live closer to the destination. (Please note, this will have to be pre arranged and approved by Raw Travel)
I live interstate; can I fly in to Melbourne on the Friday morning?
Yes, Raw Travel has worked in the bus departure time with the flight schedules of Avalon Airport. The departure bus can pick you up from Avalon Airport at 8.30am on Friday 21st October. (Please note, this will have to be pre approved by Raw Travel)
Who do I speak to about getting more information on fundraising?
Please contact Samantha Ramsden at the National Stroke Foundation on P.03 9670 1000 or
E. . She will help guide you through just how easy and fun fundraising can be!
Again, thank you for supporting the National Stroke Foundation – your important contribution will make a difference to stroke in Australia.
If you have any further queries regarding your fundraising activity, please contact the National Stroke Foundation. We will endeavour to do everything possible to support you with your goals.
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