TSA Annual Report 2020

Thank you
Thanks to your generosity TSA has helped thousands of people affected by TSC. Together we have had a major
impact on the TSC community. Even during the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, our community
has continued to get involved in supporting our work and for this we are incredibly grateful. We hope you share
in our sense of pride for the work we have done and will continue to do supporting individuals and families living
with TSC. This wouldn’t be possible without your help.
TSC Heroes raise $21,350
Thank you to all the TSC Heroes who raised funds
and awareness for TSA by joining in these events:
Pink Triathlon Kate signed up to test her strength
at the Pink Triathlon. Kate completed the 300m
swim, 9km ride plus 3km run and raised $2,057 for
TSA. Kate's workplace, SC Johnson matched Kate’s
donations bringing the total to $4,115.
City2Surf In addition to awarding TSA a grant
to develop the Parachute Packs, our partner nib
foundation got a team of 30 staff together to
participate in Sydney’s City2Surf. They raised
$3,121 and then nib matched every dollar.
Sydney Half Marathon Natasha ran in Sydney’s
Half Marathon in honour of her granddaughter
who was diagnosed with TSC late last year and
raised $4,000.
Melbourne Marathon In October Ben ran the
Melbourne Marathon and raised $1,345. Ben's
daughter lives with TSC which is why he signed up
to make a difference for people living with TSC.
New York and London Marathons Tess ran the
New York and London Marathons and raised
$2,618 in honour of her niece who has been
diagnosed with TSC.
Sun Run Our long-standing TSC Hero Melissa has
done yet another TSC hero event for us, inspired by
her godson Sammy. She has raised over $1,200.
East Gippsland Cycle Our General Manager,
Jackie and her husband John cycled 130kms on
the East Gippsland Rail Trail and raised $1,830.
TSC Champions donate $10,782
Our regular givers, known as TSC Champions,
make monthly contributions to TSA. These are
vital donations we can rely upon each month
to carry out our work
TSC Members contribute $21,365
We are incredibly grateful to our new and long
standing members who each year give so
generously by renewing their membership and
making a valuable contribution in support of
TSA.
Special Events
Lizzie's Lunch 2020 was a little different
this year due to COVID-19. We were unable to
proceed with our usual get together but, thanks to the generosity
of many of our regular guests, our call for donations to support our
Lizzie’s ‘Calorie Free’ Lunch raised $3,060.
Comedy for a Cure came to Sydney on
Saturday 26 October 2019. Over 150
guests joined us at Paddo RSL for a
fantastic night of fun and laughter
featuring a great line up of
comedians including Peter Berner,
Rob McHugh
Lizzie Hoo and Rob McHugh. We raised almost $27,000.
Padstow Bowls and Snooker Club held
their annual Christmas in July fundraiser a
little late this year but still raised
$8,141 at their dinner in September.
Over 100 guests attended. Thanks to
John and Donna, whose granddaughter
has TSC, for inspiring this support for TSA.
Nambour Christian College in
Queensland held a "wear blue for TSA"
fundraiser. Holly's brother, Koby has
TSC so when Holly suggested holding
a gold coin donation day to help other
families like hers everyone got involved
and they raised $418.
An in memory collection was held by
the Catlow family who recently lost their
beloved Betty. Betty was very close to
her granddaughter Amanda who has
TSC. The family requested donations
be made to TSA to honour Betty,
raising $3,100.
TSC Global Awareness Day and
#Tatts4TSC was held despite the challenges
and restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic,
and our dedicated TSC community and your
generous family and friends, raised almost
$7,000. Shout outs to The Rossano Family,
Rachel Bennett, Amber Reid and Jamie from
Green Leaves Early Learning Albany Creek.
THANKYOU!
Padstow Bowls John
and Barry
Nambour Christian College
Betty Catlow with her
grandaughter Amanda
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