Hi Everybody,
As you may or may not be aware, I am organising the Ball's Pyramid to Lord Howe Island Kitesurf Challenge 8th to 15th September 2013 at Lord Howe Island. The attached press release gives details of the event. This Charity event is to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Your assistance in publicising this event by any means you have at your disposal would be greatly appreciated. Mediums such as your website, your blog or your facebook page could be used to help get our message out. I am keen to get this event totally neutral, with the prime focus being the cause.
A few details that shocked me about this disease.
Around 20,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer are diagnosed every year in Australia. Tragically one man every three hours will lose his battle against this insidious disease. This has effected my family, close friends & the people around me. Sadly this is a disease that is often ignored.
Our aim is to Promote Awareness & Raise Funds. These funds will be used to research the causes & treatment of Prostate Cancer & provide support to Prostate Cancer victims.
We are registered fundraisers for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia our event code is NSW-13-16
Our goal is to :-
Seek sponsorship for a small group of Kite Surfers to kite across open ocean from Ball's Pyramid to lord Howe Island approximately 20 to 30 nautical miles.
Hold a Lord Howe Island Fish BBQ Lunch Fundraiser sponsored by The Lord Howe Island Chamber of Commerce, Pinetrees Lodge & Greenback Fishing & Scenic Tours. All Proceeds from the BBQ Lunch to the PCFA foundation.
Promote "Prostate Cancer Awareness" amongst Lord Howe Island Community, it's visitors and the Wider Community.
Here are a few links that can be used if you decide you would like to assist. I have also attached some low res photographs.
http://lordhowekitesurf.com/blog-2/www.facebook.com/events/693680627316024/give.everydayhero.com/au/team-lord-howe-kite-surfers (Donations can be made here)
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. We are dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, families and the wider community.
For more information about prostate cancer or how you can help please contact PCFA on free call 1800 22 00 99, or visit www.pcfa.org.au.
Your support of this event will be greatly appreciated and will make a difference.
