Bridge to Brisbane 2009 - Youngies vs Oldies

The staff, family and friends of The Investors Club's registered charity, Club Cares, came together to raise over $4,000 for two very worthy causes through the annual Bridge to Brisbane fun run in late August. To spur on a little inter office rivalry, the supports were split into two camps affectionately referred to as 'the Youngies' and 'the Oldies', and each team nominated a different charity to support.

Through several fund raising events leading into the 5km race day, and the support of Kevin and Kathy Young who matched the fundraising efforts, 'the Youngies' were able to raise $1,958 for the Starlight Children's Foundation while 'the Oldies' raised $2,134 for BeyondBlue. Over 20 staff competed in the Bridge to Brisbane, but it was 'the Oldies' who crossed the line first (individually and by group). Well done to all who participated, and many thanks to those who supported this charity effort through donations and in kind support.
 

FUNDRAISING

The Oldies team sold Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to the Brisbane Technology Office Park - Raising $310 and the Youngies team hosted a BBQ Sausage Sizzle for the Office Park staff also raising $300 which is a great effort!
 

Round 2 fundraiser for the Youngies was a Bake Sale where Head Office Staff turned into baker chefs and sold goodies and Raised $230! The Oldies team raffled off 3 prizes, 1st Prize - A weekend away at Kevin and Kathy's Gold Coast Apartment, 2nd Prize - Dinner for 2, 3rd Prize - 2 bottles of wine and the Oldies raised $170! Well done to both teams for their great efforts in raising money for our two charities!

A big thank you to everyone who has supported us with donations it is greatly appreciated and all money raised is going to two great causes, BeyoundBlue and the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia.

Both teams did a fantastic job of raising money for our two charties, The Starlight Children's Foundation and Beyoundblue. Thank you to everyone who helped us make this possible because without your support, this donation would not exist!

The total amount raised for the Youngies team is $979.00 and the Oldies team raised $1067.00!! Kevin and Kathy Young generously be matched these donations making the total amount raised for each team:  

The Youngies Team - The Starlight Children's Foundation: $1958.00

The Oldies Team - BeyoundBlue: $2134.00

Once again thank you to everyone who supported us along the way and a big thank you to Kevin and Kathy Young for their constant encouragement and generosity!

Until next year.... the 10km might just be in our sights!!