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2012 JMF Kilometres for Kids
Thursday, 26 April 2012 13:36
The Hunter Valley Tour
The K4K Hunter Valley Tour is a great opportunity to ride around Australia's oldest wine region, whilst raising funds for Australian kids who use wheelchairs.
2012 Ironman Asia Pacific Championships Melbourne
Sunday, 25 March 2012 00:00
Your participation in the inugrual Ironman Asia Pacific Championships, in Melbourne is not only a historic moment, it is a fantastic personal achievement. It also represents a chance for you to make a fantastic difference to JMF by raising funds via the Food Spectrum Ironman Charity Challenge.
Click here and select 2012 Ironman Asia Pacific Championships as your event on the 'Food Spectrum Ironman Charity Challenge' page ... and let your fundraising begin!
Training with Pete Jacobs & Leon Griffin
Sunday, 15 January 2012 01:00
2011 Ironman World Champion runner up Pete Jacobs and 2011 Challenge Cairns Half Ironman Champion Leon Griffin held a very special coaching session in Melbourne, over the weekend. The invitation went out on the 29th of January, to all JMF's Facebook fans and Twitter followers.
Held by BPM Sport in conjunction with Urban Hotel St Kilda, 40 very happy attendees spent the entire day with Pete and Leon, with sessions including:
- 6am ride briefing with welcome coffee, courtesy of Urban Hotel St Kilda, and distribution of complimentary Shotz Nutrition goodie bags.
- Ride (St Kilda - Frankston loop) with a stop in Frankston to check out the IM MLB swim course and the bike/run transition area.
- Q&A session about the IM course, including updates on recent course changes.
- Nutrition session with Shotz Nutrition – the guys who worked with Pete to helped Pete get 2nd in Kona
- Video on run technique
- Run session
- Lunch courtesy of Urban Hotel St Kilda
- More Q&A with Pete & Leon
- Swim technique video
- Swim session (St Kilda Sea Baths)
- 3pm Awards / Prize presentation
The cost per person was a minimum $100 donation to the John Maclean Foundation (yes, that's right the coaching session was tax deductible!).
Don't miss out on other great opportunities like this. Like us on Facebook &/or follow us on Twitter.
2012 Paralympics Tickets Available Now
Friday, 09 December 2011 13:33
The Paralympics Australia Travel Office has an allocation of Rowing tickets in category A across all sessions for all 3 days of rowing. We encourage you to order these now so you don't miss out. Each daily ticket is AUD 22. Please view their Booking Conditions for more details. Before ordering your tickets, please ensure that you thoroughly review the Games Tickets Terms and Conditions which apply to all purchases via the Paralympics Australia Travel Office.
The Paralympics Australia Travel Office, in association with the Australian Paralympic Committee, have launched a purpose-built London 2012 Paralympic Games website detailing the fantastic range of travel packages and ticket options available to family and friends of the Australian Paralympic Team wanting to attend the Games. This website is a great source of information including details on all Games tickets, venues and travel, as well as package options including optional flights, accommodation, the Australian supporter function and much more!
Once you have reviewed the options available, please complete the online booking form.
Should you have any questions regarding the Games, please don't hesitate to contact:
Claire Cuthbert
Paralympics Australia Travel Office
Level 7, 11 Queens Road | Melbourne VIC 3004
Phone (03) 9676 2439 | Toll Free 1300 300 756
Email claire.cuthbert@gtaus.com.au
The 2012 London Paralympics TA2X Adaptive Rowing Competition will be held over 3 days between 31 August and 2 September 2012.
The rowing venue is located at Eton Dorney, which is located near Windsor Castle. It is situated 40km outside of London and not on the London Underground network. However the venue can be reached by National Rail from central London. Should we have enough interest we will arrange for private transportation for the Support Crew between central London and Eton Dorney, for each day of the rowing. We hope that you can be part of what we hope will be a very special time at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
JMF launch Regular Giving functionality to help chase more dreams.
Tuesday, 08 November 2011 12:44
Joining JMF's new regular giving program is one of the best ways you can change the life and support the dreams of a disadvantaged young Australian wheelchair users.
Regular donations reduce our administration costs so more money goes to little Aussie wheelies. Your regular donation is a guaranteed income to ensure the long-term viability of our foundation, and allows us to budget so we can secure more dreams for more wheelies.
How does it work?
Regular giving is quick, easy and flexible – first select a regular interval which is convenient to you, then nominate a regular amount which will be automatically debited from your credit/debit card.
You can change or cancel your regular giving arrangement at any time, by contacting Everyday Hero Finance Dept on 1300 798 768 or finance@everydayhero.com.au (5 business days notice is required).
Donations over $2 are tax deductable. You can elect to have copies of you donation receipts emailed to you at the end of the financial year, ensuring you have everything you need to claim your tax deduction.
Another step closer to London 2012 Paralympics
Monday, 05 September 2011 15:28
John Maclean and rowing partner Kathryn Ross have secured Australia a berth at the 2012 Paralympic Games. The trunk and arms mixed double scull combination won their repechage at the world titles in Slovenia on Tuesday 30th August, going on to win Bronze in the final over the weekend. Just making it into the final meant they were guaranteed a top-six finish at the regatta, which is all they needed to qualify their boat for next year's Paralympic Games in London. John and Kathryn, who will still have to be selected in the crew next year despite their success, became the first Australian crew to qualify for the London Olympic or Paralympic Games.
New online donation and fundraising management system
Friday, 22 July 2011 11:05
However you want to fundraise, however you want to donate, JMF has engaged EverydayHero to provide us with a single platform to promote, manage and report all fundraising campaigns and donations across offline and online channels.
We can now accept donations via, Visa, Mastercard & Amex as well as Cash or Cheque (via PostBillPay or BPay). Donation receipts are automatically emailed and donors have the option to have their receipts emailed to the again at tax time.
JMF returns for the Ironman Charity Challenge
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 16:00
JMF has been reselected as a designated recipient charity for the upcoming Ironman and 70.3 events in Australia.
Your participation in an Ironman triathlon is a fantastic personal achievement in itself. It also represents a chance for you to make a fantastic difference to JMF by raising funds via the Food Spectrum Ironman Charity Challenge.
To build your personal Food Spectrum Ironman Charity Challenge page select your Ironman event and let your fundraising begin!
2011 Ironman Western Australia or 2012 Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne (link tbc) or 2012 Ironman Australia
John Maclean returns to rowing to chase Gold in London 2012
Tuesday, 21 June 2011 17:24
John reunites with partner Kathryn after more than two years away from the sport.
Read more: John Maclean returns to rowing to chase Gold in London 2012
JMF fundraiser attempts the toughest foot race on earth
Friday, 15 April 2011 11:51
Wayne Metcalfe shares his experience participating in the toughest foot race in the world - a 250km multi day race across the Western Saharan Desert, Morocco
Read more: JMF fundraiser attempts the toughest foot race on earth
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