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What
is the
Bash? The Variety Bash started as a drive in
the outback
with a few mates. In 1985, Adventurer Dick Smith took a
group of
intrepid motorists from Bourke to Bourketown in their old
cars,
raising money for charity along the way.
All of the
money
raised went to the Variety Club of Australia to further
its
support of sick, disabled or disadvantaged children. The
Bash has
been staged by the Variety Club since 1985 and the spirit
of the
original idea has been retained. Every entrant has to
raise a sum
of money for Variety and all vehicles must be 30 years old
or
older at the time of entry and be non performance
modified.
The Bash is
not a
race, rally or speed trial. The single most significant
rule of
the Bash is to relax and enjoy the event away from
everyday
pressures, while seeing and experiencing the splendour of
the
Australian Outback.
Who
Can Take
Part? Entry into the Bash is limited to those who
have
enough cunning, resolve, determination and intelligence to
persuade Sponsors, family and friends to come up with a
suitable
amount of donations made payable to Variety Queensland –
the
children's charity.
You can help
the
Special Children of Queensland by becoming a Sponsor of a
Bash
entry or by simply making a donation to Variety. Sponsors
can be
small or large businesses, friends or relatives. All
Sponsorship
donations made payable to Variety Queensland will receive
official
receipts. There can be tax benefits for sponsors of Bash
vehicles.
Why Do
We Have
the Bash? The Bash is staged by Variety
Queensland – the
children's charity to raise funds to assist in bringing
about an
improved quality of life for special children in
Queensland. Since
the Bash started in Queensland in 1990, in excess of $9
million
has been raised, which has been used to make dreams come
true for
special children.
Where
Does the
Money Go? During the Bash, Variety makes
donations of
equipment or facilities to many local communities. Bash
organisers
use local community groups wherever possible to provide
the
catering for Bash participants, by helping them to raise
funds for
children in the area. Donations made to Variety Queensland
are
spent within the year they are donated and the proceeds
are all
spent throughout Queensland. Funds are used to purchase
equipment,
facilities or tangible items which directly benefit the
recipient.
An Appeals Committee assesses each individual request for
assistance.
Bracken Ridge
Virginia
Morayfield
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Images from day 1 to 8 in
image gallery !
This years bash
crew
includes
* David Lloyd QFRS
Chief Mechanic
* Trevor Jarvis QFRS
*
Lawrence
Bell QFRS
*
Graham -iLean-
Bridges QFRS
The Bash team members are
operational
fire fighters, volunteering their time to
raise funds
to enter into this year’s Variety Bash in a decommissioned
fire
appliance, which was donated to Variety Queensland from
the
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. The Bash will be held
in
July
to August 2010, going from the
Southport
(Gold Coast) to Port Douglas (North
Queensland).
During the Bash we visit a number of schools and youth
clubs and
carry out fire awareness and safety.
This
will be
the 5th Year we have partaken in the bash and look forward
to many
more.
This years
bash
A couple of videos from
2008
bash for you to enjoy!
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and
save file
If you or your company
can
provide any
support and
or possible sponsorship to
assist us in
our quest to raise the required funds to enter this event,
and
carry out our endeavor to assist the above mentioned
children to
help with their special requirements
Please
do not hesitate to contact David Lloyd on Mobile: 0404 087
916, if
you require any further information, or are able to assist
in any
way possible.
Please Support our Sponsor's
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Eagle Farm
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We raised just on
$14 000.00. Thanks to the crew of OV Fire and the sponsors.
In total, all the
bashers raised a great $1.2 million dollars for the disabled
and disadvantaged children of Queensland. This is a big effort
after the financial trouble the country was in. Well done all.
See you in 2011!
2010 Competitor Images
Where
are they now?
Track their progress
here!
>> Not until 2011 Sorry<<
Please Support our Sponsor's
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Monoghan Signs
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Ferno First Aid Kits
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