LeagueNews - Cerebral Palsy League

QUEENSLANDCerebral PalsyLeague of QueenslandPlease phone 1800 819 086 for information on how toparticipate in our events, or for sponsorship opportunities.www.cplqld.org.au/mfr2 0 0 5Cerebral Palsy League of QueenslandADVENTURE CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY – continuous throughout 2005Adventure Challenge for Charity provides people with an opportunity to raise funds for charity and berewarded for their efforts! Challenges are designed for adventurous, energetic and curious people,or even those who just want to see the world.www.adventurechallenge.com.auMOOLOOLABA MASTERS – 29 th May to 3 rd JuneThe Freedom Air Mooloolaba Masters offers you the opportunity of a fun week of golf playing on four ofAustralia’s top resort courses right in the middle of the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland.Proceeds will benefit people with cerebral palsy. www.mooloolabamasters.comSUNDAY MAIL SUNCORP BRIDGE TO BRISBANE FUN RUN – Sunday 7 th AugustThe Cerebral Palsy League is a partner in the annual Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to BrisbaneFun Run. The League encourages corporate organisations to enter teams and purchasehearty breakfasts from the League upon completion of the race.The League is responsible for all corporate and general catering in New Farm Park afterthe race is finished. In return for our services, the Cerebral Palsy League of Queenslandshares in the proceeds of the corporate entries.NATIONAL CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS WEEK – 15 th to 21 st AugustJoin clients, families, staff and supporters of the League in celebrating National Cerebral Palsy Week.There are various activities throughout the state and country including open days, displays, art displays,media activities, guest speakers and educational seminars.With a theme in 2005 of “Technology”, our aim is to educate the community in the importance of theservices we provide and increase public awareness of cerebral palsy.PARLIAMENT HOUSE CHARITY GOLF CHALLENGE – Friday 26 th AugustThe Parliamentary Golf Day is an annual event on the League calendar. Don’t miss this amazingopportunity to play with a high profile list of parliamentarians and other business leaders atQueensland’s golf course on the bay, Wynnum Golf Course.On the day, participants are treated to a two course fine dining experience, green fees andgreat prizes for the winners of the day – plus nearest the pin and longest drive prizes.CONRAD TREASURY BOARDROOM BLITZ – Saturday 15 th OctoberConrad Treasury Boardroom Blitz is the ultimate business-to-business marketing and networkingopportunity of the new millennium. Boardroom Blitz is your opportunity to gain that rock ‘n’ roll fameyou have always desired! Boardroom Blitz is an icon corporate rock charity event, combining thehidden musical talents of the corporate world with the cream of society's celebrities.Showcase your company in an ultimate environment. Form a corporate band, we’ll provide rehearsaland coaching and all participating bands will be vying for accolades to be awarded byour very own celebrity panel.MELBOURNE CUP SWEEPS – Tuesday 1 st NovemberMelbourne Cup Day brings sweepstakes fever to Cup Day lunch functions at hotels around Brisbane.The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland conducts sweepstakes prize draws at many Brisbane hotels,including the Conrad Treasury Hotel.Amidst fashion parades and the high drama of betting, smartly dressed volunteers sell sweepstakestickets to the punters before the big race. For those lucky enough to pick a winning horse,cash prizes are a just reward.INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY – Saturday 3 rd DecemberThe International Day of People with a DisAbility is part of a worldwide celebration that occurs on3 December each year.14International Day of People with a DisAbility is unique among community awareness days, as it unitesdisAbility organisations, individuals with a disAbility, businesses, federal, state and local governmentsand the community. The day is a collaborative effort to celebrate and acknowledge the experienceand expertise of people with a disability.