From the office of Variety children's charity

2 November 2007

Making a splash for special kids

You’ve probably heard of the Variety Bash, but this summer, get ready for the Variety Splash!

Variety – the children’s charity is branching out from its iconic car rally fundraiser, fondly
known as ‘The Bash’, and taking its message to the seas. The inaugural Variety Splash, to be held from February 28 to March 1, is a leisurely three-day / two-night boat rally circling Port Philip Bay, interspersed with social events and a good dose of irreverent fun.

The event will commence at Waterfront City Docklands, and ‘Splashers’ will travel a
course to Mornington, across the bay to Geelong, and back up the coast to Waterfront City.
Participants can rest their sea legs during stopovers and nightly functions, and revel in style
during the event’s final festivities at the finish line.

It is anticipated the inaugural event will raise $150,000 which will go towards providing
utilities and life experiences for Australia's sick, disadvantaged and special-needs children.

Some of the many projects that Variety supports include enabling life-saving medical
treatment; funding hospital wards and neo-natal transport ambulances; running public education campaigns; providing scholarships; purchasing minibuses and wheelchair-friendly playground equipment; and supporting individuals with mobility and communication devices.

The Variety Splash is an opportunity for seasoned seafarers and novices alike to enjoy a
unique experience, while providing essential funds for Variety’s much-needed services.

Both powerboats and sailboats are welcome, and there are several ways to enter – boat
owners can form their own teams, or donate the use of a crewed boat for corporate or private groups to charter.

Applications are now open for boat owners with their own teams, boat owners willing to
make their boat and crew available for group charter, and private or corporate groups needing a crewed boat.


Further information:
Leisure Corp – (03) 9642 1227 or visit: www.varietysplash.org.au