North Gold Coast RSL Sub-Branch

On behalf of our Members and their famililies we write to thank you for your support for our annual fund raising raffle.

Our Sub Branch is growing and the number of veterans we look afer ever increasing so the demands on our resources and services are increasing with our WW2 veterans ageing and a new wave of much younger service men and women seeking support. You may not be aware that the RSL looks after all veterans, whether they are members of this Sub-Branch or not. All ex service persons are invited to become members, irrespective of their service, be it full time, part time or from an allied country.

The money raised is used to continue our Member benifits, provide funds for administration and to provide a wide range of services to our Members and their families.

This year, thanks to your generosity we were able to provide a fantastic fund raising activity with much needed funds being generated for the above welfare work.

Your supprot is much appreciated and we look forward to supporting your organisation where we can and you participation into the future.

Warm Regards,

Ken Golden, OAM
President

29 November 2010

Ray White Surfers Paradise Muscular Dystrophy Ball

Well the Ray White Surfers Paradise Muscular Dystrophy Ball for 2010 has come and gone.

To be perfectly honest I was somewhat concerned that the Ball coincided with a particularly negative period of time for Australia. A fairly dismal winter period with a host of economic concerns and a hung Parliament. All consumer confidence reports showed a decline and so we didn't know what to expect.

What we knew was many people were not in a position to be particularly generous and so it is that I am eternally grateful to all of those who donated items for our auctions because despite a perfect environment to decline to offer items people such as yourself pushed aside any concerns about the economy and perhaps even your own personal financial situation and thought of others who are in desperate need of assistance and gave.

The night turned out to be a wonderful success and rated as one of the best Ball's we have had in terms of a happy environment, a really entertaining night and one where people left with the words "we'll be back next year".

We also managed to raise from donations on the night of $120,000 and through a grant from the Brain Foundation a further $120,000 providing invaluable financial support for the Muscular Dystrophy movement. Jerry Lewis, the famed American comedian, sent an audio visual recognition of the Ball and if you would like to view it please do so on www.rwsp.net.

I would like to personally thank you and try and pass on the thanks of not only the young children who will be the beneficiary of equipment that can now be purchased for them but from their carers who willingly give up their time but have been starved of funds through Government cut backs to buy vital equipment. You have had an enormous effect on the lives of people in desperate need. Thank you.

We wish you well in the knowledge that the more we give in life the more we receive.

Once again, thank you.

Andrew P. Bell
Chief Executive Officer
The Ray White Surfers Paradise Group

October 2010

Our Lady's Primary School

We are proud to announce that with your valued support we were able to raise invaluable funds in Our Lady's Fete that acts as our major fundraiser for 2009.

Thank you, for your generous support towards our local community. The look of joy and happiness in the kids at the school makes all the hard work so worth while.

Please accept the enclosed Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of all involved in our Fete at Our Lady's Primary School.

Yours Sincerely,
Irene McGuigan
Our Lady's Fete Committee

November 09

Rosanna Golf Links Primary School

Certificate of Appreciation of donation presented to Rivers.

July 09

Royal Melbourne Hospital Cancer Support Group

On behalf of the RMH Cancer Support Group I would like to thank you for your very generous donation of a docklands package to be raffled. Having you on board gives us variety in our prizes, making raffles more interesting, thus encouraging people to buy. Your involvement enables us to buy more equiptment for the RMH Cancer Unit and further research.

Your support is greatly appreciated as it enables us to maximize the funds raised for the cancer unit. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Kind Regards,
Felice Sculli
On Behalf of the RHM Cancer Support Group
2008

100% of your donation goes to work:
StreetSmart operational expenses are funded through sponsorship partners allowing us to guarantee to the community that 100% of your donations are distributed directly to charity recipients.

RESULTS in 2007 diners at 185 restaurants raised $224,000 in Victoria, NSW/ACT and Queensland.

Participating restaurants for 2008 include; Butchers Grill, Saganaki, Windows on the Bay, Steakhouse, Livebait, BlueFire, Belllissimo Cucina & Trattoria, Yum Cha Dragon, Mecca Bah View full list at streetsmartaustralia.org Pictured above - participating Docklands Restaurants Thanks to Nico from Yervant Photography, Docklands.

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Our Lady's Primary School Fete We are proud to announce that with your valued support we were able to raise invaluable funds in Our Lady's Fete that acts as a major fundraiser for 2008. Thank you for your generous support towards our local community. The look of joy and happiness in the kids at the school makes all the hard work so worth while. Irene McGuigan Our Lady's Fundraising Commitee October 2008

Baker & McKenzie

Thank you for donating a Rivers Restaurant Cruises gift voucher for two people for out 2007 GO Fund Super Raffle. This was a great incentive for staff to purchase raffle tickets and was instrumental in helping us raise several thousands of dollars for the GO Fund, to aid the Royal Hospital for Women and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in their race to find an effective early detection test for ovarian cancer. Thank you again for supporting us in this initiative. It is very much appreciated, and has helped our staff to take positive action to make sense of a tragic loss. 2 December 2007

Gutsy Group

Letter of Appreciation

I would like to thank you (Rivers) for your support of our inaugural fundraising ball help on 15 Sept 07.
We are delighted to announce that with your assistance, we raised over $18,000. The enthusiasm of our guests truly made it a memorable event. The Rivers dining voucher was well received! Your vital contribution is greatly appreciated.

Hillsmeade Primary School

Certificate of Appreciation of donation presented to Rivers.

2007

Pearcedale Rural Fire Brigade

On behalf of Pearcedale Rural Fire Brigade, I would like to thank you for your kind donation for our 3rd annual community golf day. Thanks to your generosity the day was a great success, raising over $7,000. We look forward to your continued support to enable us to continue serving out local and surrounding communities.

Alistair Errey
Pearcedale Rural Fire Brigade
2 Jan 2006