Anaconda Gold Coast Adventure Race

Ewa Russell  will be competing in the Anaconda Gold Coast Adventure Race on the 5th Setember, 2010.  This will include a 1.9km swim, 15k paddle, 12km run, 18.5 ride and a further 2km run to the finish.  She is looking for sponsors and will donate all funds raised to the "Special Care Nursery" at the Nambour General Hospital. 

I have only been paddling for just under two months and during the training day last Sunday I attempted my first wave encounter and failed to get through the Currumbin bar. I was discouraged and disappointed but I am determined to get through the bar on race day. I have been out in the surf every day trying to get out past the waves and riding them back in to help me get used to the waves. I am praying that the conditions on the day are nice and calm which will make it so much easier to complete the paddle. I have a little boy who is 17 months old now and I really cherish being a mum so I thought I would take this opportunity to help and ease other parents tough times at the beginning of their precious little ones lives.

If you are wanting to support Ewa ..... click here

A big thank you to Westpac Nambour staff for helping with the big count of tin monies from the MIX FM's Give Me 5 for Kids 2010 campaign this year.

Namrock rocked and staff strutted their stuff 

Southern Cluster staff strutted their stuff and proved they've got talent outside the hospital corridors at this year's Namrock.  The event raised funds for Wishlist's Nambour Hospital Emergency Department project. 

                       Sckoping Network

In September 2009, Drs Chris Lilley and Franco Ambrosio undertook a circumnavigation of Australia by motorcycle, to fulfil one of their lifelong goals and to raise awareness of the effects mental illness can have on many Australians.  Both bikes were provided by Coastline BMW, Sunshine Coast who have been a major supporter of SCKOPING and Wishlist.    Thank you boys for raising $2,763 for the ScKoping Network and helping to increase the awareness of the needs of children and families where a parent or caregiver is affected by mental health issues.

2009 Christmas gifts for the kids were dropped off at Wishlist to distribute to the sick and needy. Interact club is a group of students in the school seeking to make a difference in both our international and local/school communities.  The club is part of Rotary International, but is run by High School students.  By being a member of Intereact you become involved in many activities which are aimed to help make the lives of others far better. 

Thank you and keep up the good work!

Wishlist supported the Men's Health Movember Day with all men from the Nambour Hospital staff to the construction staff, joining in to support the day.

With  a free healthy & tasty lunch, guests speakers Dr Tim Nathan (urologist), talks from medical, nursing and allied health specialists.  A free health check and showbags of mens health issues.  The day was a great success.