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Variety NSW Harvey Norman
"River to Reef" 4WD Adventure
8th-13th November 2010
Hunter River * Gloucester * Port Macquarie * Armidale * Glen Innes * Lennox Reef
What is the Variety 4WD Charity Adventure
The Variety 4WD Charity Adventure is a six‑day Turn Key adventure taking four wheel drive vehicles off the bitumen and onto bush tracks, sand dunes, fire trails and country dirt roads. Escape the nine–to–five routine with this premier, boutique event doing 4WD and accommodation in style. The emphasis is on good tracks, fabulous scenery, exceptional food, wine and of course, as with all Variety events, fun and entertainment – all while raising funds for Australia’s special needs children. Simply, all you need to do is turn the key and start your Adventure as everything has been organised for you.
Is this adventure for you
The 4WD Charity Adventure is designed for 4WD enthusiasts and also those who have not had the opportunity of visiting the “off road” and who harbour a desire to find out exactly what their four wheel drive has been designed to do. This event is ideally suited to husband and wife teams, but mates with their mates are most welcome. You will meet people with similar interests as well as bush characters as you navigate your 4WD around the great tracks we have found for you. The 4WD Charity Adventure explores country not normally accessible to the general public. The trip combines all the elements of good four wheel driving, from creek beds to craggy mountain tracks and majestic ocean views.
Costs
A minimum figure of $6,300 (including a GST component) gets a vehicle and two people on the event. This amount is made up as follows:
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Amount
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Description
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Deposit
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$500
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A non-refundable deposit which will secure your position on this exciting Experience.
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Entry fee
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$2,500
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This is the minimum donation amount and must be paid prior to the start.
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Provisions Fee
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$3,146
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Includes GST. Non tax deductible and covers all accommodation, official meals, entertainment, merchandise and “happy hour” gatherings.
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Total
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$6,146.00
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Donations can be raised via sponsorship or fundraising and covers the first two (2) people in the vehicle. We encourage you to raise lots, lots more as there is a trophy for the Highest Fundraising Vehicle of the Experience. So start “door knocking” to raise larger amounts than the minimum requirements.
Extra Crew
For additional crew members add $1,250 (donation) per person plus the provisions fee of $1,650 per person. Accommodation is on a twin share basis. A single room supplement will apply for an additional crew member.
Rewards
Come in various ways, one is the self satisfaction of knowing you have helped our special needs children and there are various awards following the event, including fundraising awards. A Variety event is all about having fun, in fact we say, “we put the fun into FUNdraising!” Thousands of children benefit from funds raised through our events – please help us help our special needs children.
Where does the Money Go?
Each year Variety receives many appeals from individuals, associations, institutions, hospitals and schools. These include appeals for Sunshine Coaches, special medical equipment, wheelchairs, vocal output speech devices, prosthetic limbs, playground equipment to name but a few.
All appeals are carefully and thoughtfully considered by our volunteer committees and where appropriate by our honorary medical advisors. When a grant is approved, Variety makes payment directly to the supplier of the equipment or service.
In 2009, Variety NSW granted 248 appeals across all programs including Variety’s Freedom, Future Kids and Caring For Kids programs totalling $2,540,277. These included;
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- $1,372,096 for hospital equipment
- $830,000 for nine(9) Sunshine Coaches, some with wheelchair modifications
- $378,936 for wheelchairs and mobility devices
- $271,360 for vehicular modifications
- $171,920 for nine (9) Liberty Wheelchair Swings
- $75,376 for walking frames and strollers
- $49,572 for infant feeds and nappies
- $31,577 for bathroom and bedroom equipment
- $27,358 for life-like human hair wigs
Across Australia, over $13 million was given to help individual children, hospitals, schools, community groups and other charitable organisations.
What's required
1. A suitable 4WD vehicle with a compulsory, UHF radio (can be a hand held model). 2 A Snatch Strap. 3 Your partner (or crew with maximum of four per car – visit our web site for additional crew cost details). 4 Your minimum entry fees and provisions fee. 5 A great week away from the office. 6 A sense of adventure (and humour) and enough smarts to persuade colleagues, clients and friends to support your fundraising efforts for Australia’s special needs children.
For more details contact:
Stuart Telfer
Motoring Events Manager
707 Darling Street
Rozelle NSW 2039
Email: stuart.telfer@varietynsw.org.au
Ph: (02) 9819 1009
M: 0425 277 673
Victor Sheil
Newcastle Regional Manager
6 Torpey Place
Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Email: victor.sheil@varietynsw.org.au
Ph: (02) 4965 4911
M: 0410 692 262
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