The Rotary Club of Emerald and District were delighted to present to the Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre a cheque for $46,000 which were funds raised from the Kids Fun Run With Thomas last year.
Ron Fairchild, Director, Monash Health Foundation received the cheque from Rotary Club President Ian Ash and the Kids Fun Run With Thomas Committee Chair, John Henderson. Dr Paul Wood provided information on the amazing research undertaken at the Centre.
The Kids Fun Run With Thomas saw 544 participants run with Thomas The Tank Engine in 6 races for ages 3-12 yrs. The children themselves raised an incredible $17,623 on line and sponsorship from Barry Plant / Mitre 10 Emerald, The Wholesome Food Company, Ferntree Gully Motor Group and Lightning Press as well as the amazing input from Puffing Billy Railways helped swell the fundraising total. Sponsors Len’Donnell and Ben O’Connor were pleased to join the celebrations at the hospital.
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District are pleased to announce funds from the event later this year will again go to the Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre.
Look out for the date confirmation (provisionally 24 November at the moment) - it is a special day where Kids Run For Kids! Just 268 sleeps to go TOOT TOOT!
Whilst some of our members were handing over cheques, others were clowning around :) :) Seriously, the Clown Doctors do a terrific job keeping a smile on the faces of the children.
