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Sports ChallengeThere’s no ‘I’ in teamSports Challenge CommitteeRussell Ebert (Chairman)Geoff RanebergBarrie RobranJohn RiddellRon GreenSandra HutchinsonJohn IngeRobbi TimsSam LeakerPeter MarkerKatrina WebbSince the early 1990s, thededication and commitmentof Novita’s Sports ChallengeFoundation has proved over andagain that there really is no ‘I’ inteam.For 15 years, this passionate teamof sport-and-media oriented SouthAustralians has worked tirelessly toraise money for Novita’s clients andtheir families. And in the wake ofreaching an incredible $1.5 millionfundraising milestone in May, thisgroup and its fantastic events are stillkicking huge goals for Novita.‘We take our motto from WinstonChurchill’s quote that “we make aliving by what we get, but a life bywhat we give”,’ Russell says.‘For members of this committee andthe guests who attend our functions,it really is a win-win situation.‘Not only do we have the chanceto work with old friends and be partof these incredible events, we alsoknow that every hour we’re puttingin supports the work of Novita, andmakes a world of difference to morethan 1000 local kids.’Two of the Sports Challenge foundingmembers, Barrie Robran and Russell EbertThe Sports Challenge fundraisingmarathon began in the early 1990s,when two Novita staff membersworked with SA sporting personalitiesto raise funds to buy a much neededmodified bus for Novita clients.The partnership was so successfulthat these personalities joinedforces to form the Sports ChallengeFoundation – and the rest, as theysay, is history!Annual Sports Challenge events likethe Crows/Port Power ShowdownDinner and celebrity match and theSports Challenge Golf Day havenow become must-attend events onAdelaide’s social calendar, each yearraising thousands of dollars to helpprovide Novita clients with muchneededequipment and support.Founding member and SportsChallenge Chairman Russell Ebertsays being part of the committee is agreat way for the members to ‘give alittle bit back’ to the South Australiancommunity.The Sports Challenge committeetoday consists of 11 past and presentsporting and media celebritiesand business people, all of whomare passionate Novita supporters.The newest member, three-timeParalympian and CommonwealthSilver Medalist Katrina Webb, alsohas a very personal connection withNovita, since being diagnosed with amild form of Cerebral Palsy in 1995.Russell says the motivation tocontinue the committee’s great workcomes from seeing the happy smileson the faces of Novita’s children.‘Our most precious asset is ourchildren, and seeing first-hand howour work is making life-changingdifferences to these kids inspires usall to keep going.‘The Sports Challenge Foundationwill continue its work for Novita foras long as the kids and their familiesneed us.’16
It’s not if you winit’s how you play the game...On Friday 5 May, almost 400sports stars, media personalitiesand South Aussie businesspeopleshowed their support for Novitaand partied the night away atthe annual Sports ChallengeFoundation Showdown Dinner.night, entertained by the effervescenttalents of Patrick McMahon.Final fundraising totals for the dinnerhave not yet been confirmed, butthe auction alone raised more than$50,000 for Novita’s families.Katrina Webb showcases some of thestunning jewellery from pureENVYNovita President Liz Robinson and JamesRobinson peruse auction itemsGraham Cornes (left) and Russell Ebertpresent Mitchell Harris, representing PhilHoffman Travel, with his guernseyThe gala event, sponsored bySpecial thanks to AMP, Pizza Haven,Ellis Insurance Brokers, is heldthe Highlander Hotel, Cope Sensitiveeach year at AAMI Stadium’s ParkFreight, Vili’s, the Glenelg JettyConvention Centre as a lead-in toHotel, U-Store-It, Bidvest, Romeo’sthe annual Legends ShowdownFoodland, Stratco, McCrackenMatch – a special charity footy match Homes, Barnacle Bills, Morcorella,held before the ‘real’ showdown the Mondello Farms, Australian Airfollowing day.Express, Air Diffusion Agencies,Phil Hoffman Travel, Sammy’sGuests at this year’s dinner mingled on the Marina and Coles/BiLowith local sporting and mediaSupermarkets, who generouslylegends like KG Cunningham,sponsored players, umpires andJohn Letts, Peter Marker and John balls in the following day’s LegendsRiddell and had the chance to bidShowdown Match. This year, pastfor exclusive sporting memorabilia, champions like Russell Ebert, thewith all money raised helping provide Jarman brothers and Graham Cornesequipment for Novita clients.once again donned their Crows andPower guernseys to take part in theAn extra special guest at thisannual charity match.year’s dinner was Scott Anthony ofpureENVY Jewellery, who createddedication tothe causea magnificent gold, pearl anddiamond neck piece that wasauctioned on the night. The piecewas proudly modelled by SportsChallenge committee memberand Commonwealth Games silvermedallist Katrina Webb – and wasthen auctioned for more than $4000!Congratulations and thanks to thewonderful members of Novita’sSports Challenge Committee fortheir dedication to the cause, andfor once again organising this highlysuccessful and truly memorableevent.Graham Cornes presents Jarrod Strattonfrom Stratco with his guernseyAfter the excitement of the auctions,the guests celebrated well into the17
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