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The Mt Aspiring Challenge is run completely by volunteers and would not exist without the continued support of many individuals and organisations that donate goods, services and time to work towards a cancer free future. A special thanks to all of David's family and friends who have supported the Mount Aspiring Challenge in many different ways since it started in 2002. A huge THANK YOU also to
Thank you to Committee members for 2005 and 2006 for your tireless and passionate work to run the MAC ball each year. As volunteers you guys are truly amazing! Thank you to Flair 4 Finance and Foresight Networking for designing and implementing the Mt Aspiring Challenge website! Your efforts have enabled us to become more sophisticated in communicating our message to the public. Flair 4 Finance is an Australian-owned and operated business offering various support services for businesses. Through this network Flair 4 Finance can facilitate a broad range of financial services. Their principle service is finance broking - home loans, investment loans, commercial finance, car and equipment finance and personal loans. See the Donations page of this site for details of how YOU can contribute by contacting Flair 4 Finance for your financial needs. Thank you to Amcor Australasia for being a major sponsor of the Mt Aspiring Challenge since its launch. Amcor Australasia have donated substantial funds for the cause. Amcor Australasia is a major manufacturer of plastic, fibre and metal packaging in Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, the group manages Amcor's packaging paper mills and recycling activities. The group operates 70 manufacturing plants and holds a significant market share in this region Thank you to Noel Jones Real Estate for being a major sponsor of the Mt Aspiring Challenge since its launch. Noel Jones Real Estate Australasia have donated substantial funds for the cause. Noel Jones has 10 strategically located offices around Melbourne. The development and growth of the Noel Jones group has been planned to provide the best possible service for their clients - allowing market overlap between our offices and encouraging a culture of co-operation and interaction amongst our sales consultants and offices. If you would like Noel Jones to provide you with a no-cost obligation-free appraisal of your property, or help you in another way, please contact your nearest Noel Jones office or visit their website at - Thank you to Max Clarke for giving our guests at the 2006 MAC Ball the opportunity to groove to the best DJ going around! Max Clarke is donating his time to DJ at this year’s MAC Ball so if you are looking for a DJ for your next event don’t forget to contact Max Clarke! Max can be contacted on 0402 133 505 or max.martinucci@gmail.com Thank you to Four Points by Sheraton for their continued supporting in donating luxury rooms for the MAC Ball annual auction. Overlooking picturesque Corio Bay, the Four Points by Sheraton Geelong is located in the heart of Geelong's central business district. Their convenient location is close to shopping and an array of attractions, including historical Eastern Beach, Barwon River, the Great Ocean Road and Avalon Airport - home of the Australian International Airshow. Thank you to Cosi’s Restaurant in South Yarra for donating two $200 dinners for our MAC Ball 2006 raffle and auction. Atmosphere with vibe is what you will find at Cosi, a modern Italian restaurant in the heart of stylish South Yarra. Features comfortable leather banquettes, white linen clothed tables, a cosy fireplace, intimate, friendly bar and courtyard dining in the warmer months. The menu features classic Italian dishes and is supplemented by a daily specials board. The wait staff are professional and attentive. Cosi is a perfect venue for intimate dining, a business meeting or a function.
Thank you to Shelmerdine Vineyards and Rory Lane for donating two magnums of fine red wine for the MAC Ball auction. With vineyards in Heathcote and the Yarra Valley, Shelmerdine wines are some of Victoria’s best drops. The 2004 Shelmerdine Heathcote Shiraz was awarded the Trophy and gold medal for Best Victorian Red Wine at the 2006 London International Wine and Spirits Challenge, and was rated 95/100 points by noted critic James Halliday in his 2007 Wine Companion. These two magnums are limited edition, individually numbered and come in their own wooden display cases. Highly sought after, these are wines for the cellar from an exceptional region, producer and vintage. Thank you to Oakley South Pacific for donating products for both the 2005 and 2006 MAC Ball. Thank you to Collingwood Football Club for donating a range of items for auction at both the 2005 and 2006 Mac Balls including signed football, printed/signed jumper and posters. A special thanks to Brian Evans for organising coach/team signed jumpers and other items since our launch in 2002. Thank you Collingwood and Brian! Thank you to Essendon Football Club for donating a range of items for auction at both the 2005 and 2006 MAC Ball including a signed football and printed/signed posters. A special thanks to Dr Bruce and Judy Reid for organising coach/team signed Essendon Jumper for 2006. Thank you to Geelong Football Club for donating a printed signed football for the MAC Ball 2006 which promises to raise lots of funds in the auction from loyal Geelong supporters! Thank you Geelong Football Club! Thank you to Adelaide Football Club for donating a captain and coach signed poster. Thank you to Alyeska farm for donating a weekend at their picturesque Llama farm retreat. Next time you and yours feel like a total rural/seaside adventure weekend visit Alyeska Llama Farm Retreat. Drive the spectacular and delightful Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay and treat yourself to a choice of superb self-contained accommodation. Thank you to Mt Buller Ski Resort for donating a family pass for 2007 for the MAC ball auction. The Mt Buller Alpine Resort is 250km north east of Melbourne and occupies an area of 2300ha of which 850ha are devoted to Resort operations. For a brilliant ski holiday visit
Thank you to Jayne Roberts who donated a Ford flag and two t-shirts and to the Ford motor company for organising to have these items signed by the Ford Racing Team. Thank you for donating 6 hats and T-shirts for the MAC Ball auction 2006. These sought after items will raise lots of funds!
Thank you to Kookaburra Sports for donating a cricket bat signed by Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting. This will surely raise much-needed funds at the 2006 MAC Ball – thank you Kookaburra! Thank you to Amici Trattoria restaurant in Camberwell for donating four $40 vouchers for the 2006 MAC Ball. Amici Trattoria is a traditional Italian restaurant, a home style eating house usually run by a husband and wife, preparing the sort of meals they would cook for their family and friends at home. The food is wholesome and fresh, cooked daily using produce available at the time of the year. Recipes are uncomplicated, easy and quick to prepare, the servings are generous, and the prices always low. The atmosphere in a Trattoria is informal - noisy, busy, sometimes hot, but always friendly and welcoming!!! Thank you to Chocolate Box for donating the most delicious and sought after chocolate hampers for the MAC Ball raffle and auction! The Chocolate Box offers an excellent range of quality locally made and imported chocolates and other sweets. Thank you to Palace Cinemas for each year donating movie passes for the MAC Ball raffle and auction. Thank you to Bogong equipment for donating fabulous outdoor gear for the 2005 and 2006 MAC Ball! Bogong ranges gear for serious outdoor adventures.
Thank you to Cliff and the team at Eco Hair Products for donating product hampers for the 2005 and 2006 MAC Ball. ECO Hair Products ® is the Australian Distributor of the exclusive "Farouk Systems USA" range of Professional Salon Hair Care products, providing a refreshing change in the world of Hair and Beauty.
Thank you to Sally Luck and Hobnob Jewels for donating their fine and stylish items each year.
Thank you to Felicity Versace and the team at Felicity’s Fine furnishings for raising in excess of $1000 each year through your shaker tins and for hosting a morning tea which raises lots of funds!
Thank you to Gateway Café Falls Creek for having shaker tins at your café and encouraging people to donate to the cause!
Thank you to the Blunden Family for generously donating a holiday at their beautiful Noosa apartment for the 2006 MAC Ball.
Thank you to David and Luke Hume for donating a TV for the 2005 MAC Ball raffle and dinner for two at Buff’s restaurant Apollo Bay. Your ongoing support is very appreciated.
Thanks to John Dean from Camberwell Antique Centre for generously donating a range of interesting items for the 2005 and 2006 MAC Ball.
Thank you to Sir Edmund Hillary for generously signing his book ‘A view from the Summit’. Thank you to Peter Hillary and John Elder for generously signing books ‘In Ghost Country’. These books will be auctioned at the 2006 MAC Ball.
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