Ride n Stride 2010
Thank You to all those that participated in the St Andrew's Hospital fundraising event, the Ride n Stride.
Despite the drizzling rain and wet conditions, we had almost 200 people attend the day.
The majority of the group braved the rain and rode the 75kms to Outer Harbour, with many returning looking for a nice hot cuppa and hot lunch to warm up!
It was also great to see strong representation from Hospital staff, Doctors, specialists and the larger St Andrew's medical community participate, along with Board Members, and members of the Foundation Trustees, supporting the event.
Thanks to members of the Professional Cycling team, Team Orbea, who all took time from their racing schedules to ride and participate in the event.
A special mention must go to our 1st Male & Female riders, of the 35kms and 75kms routes, respectively - Matt Wood, Lindsey Edmunds, Ben Creighton and Lisa Elliston. Well done!
Thank you to our major event sponsor Systems Solutions Engineering, and our other sponsors, Dr Jones & Partners, Life Personal Trainers, Team Orbea and PhysioXtra.
Along with the generously donated raffle items from BDO, NASANSB, Bicycle Express, Hyde Park Laser and Skin Treatment, that all assisted in contributing to make the day a success.
The Foundation also acknowledges the generosity and support given by Taylors Wines for their award winning wines for all to enjoy.
Special mention to our fantastic emcee, Dr Michael Henningsen, who did a great job ensuring the proceedings of the day ran smoothly, as we well as our sincere gratitude to all the volunteer’s that gave up their Sunday morning to come and help on the day.
The Foundation is committed to supporting St Andrew's Hospital by raising funds and the profile of the Hospital, and this can only be achieved with the support of staff and the extended St Andrew's community.
Stay tuned for next year's event, planned for Sunday 27th 2011 (depending on the Football fixture dates!)
St Andrew's Hospital Foundation Annual Breast Cancer Day Luncheon 2009
As part of National Breast Cancer Month, October, the Breast Centre nurses of St Andrew's Hospital, held their Annual Breast Cancer Day.
The luncheon was held on Tuesday 13th October, in a marquee on the lawns of Waverley House.
The event, which is supported by the Foundation, has been running for 10 years and has grown in momentum, reputation, and success for the patients, staff and community of St Andrew's Hospital.
Almost 300 guests braved the wet & windy conditions, and despite the heavy rain, the marquee was filled to capacity.
The Director of Nursing, Lorri Bruun, officially opened the day and Board member, Ms Susy Daw, emceed and hosted the proceedings.
Guests were treated to a delicious luncheon and refreshments, were entertained with a fashion parade, hosted by Glenda Harris from Amoena Australia, along with the assistance from Myer Rundle Mall's staff and models.
Four guest speakers spoke on the day and covered a range of topics, such as general cancer prevention advice, personal and individual stories from survivors, with 891's sports journalist, Peter Walsh, finishing the speaking component of the day, on a lighter and comical note.
A wide range of members of the South Australian Breast Cancer community attended and was available for general information and discussion. These organisations included; Jennifer Nicholls Designs, Warriors Abreast, Dragons Boats SA, Look Good Feel Better, Breast Cancer Network Australia, Zonta Club, YWCA, South Australian Familial Cancer Service, CanSA, and the Cancer Council of South Australia.
The day concluded with the raffle draw, which is always great fun for all, and this year saw some tremendous prizes on offer, many of which were generously donated by members of the Hutt Street business community to other well-known Adelaide organisations. Prizes ranged from a champagne breakfast for 6 at Citrus on Hutt, to a Balinese body massage, a day spa body pampering package, to movie vouchers and Haigh's chocolates vouchers.
The event proved a great success for all those attended; the raffle assisted in raising funds for the Foundation, and is a great opportunity for the St Andrew's Breast Care nurses to receive some well-deserved recognition and appreciation from the crowd.
Recent event - St Andrew's Hospital Foundation, Argentinian Degustation Dinner
Thank you to all those that attended and supported the inaugural St Andrew's Hospital Foundation, Argentinian Degustation Dinner. (Wednesday 9th September 2009).
A great cross section of the extensive St Andrew's community was represented, including, the Hospital Governor, members of the Board, Doctors, Specialists, and industry stakeholders.
Taylors Wines Chief Winemaker, Adam Eggins, kept the crowd entertained and engaged with his wealth of wine and industry knowledge and good humour. The evening wouldn't have been the success it was without Adam and the support from the Taylors Wines team.
Special thanks and acknowledgement to Julia, Chef Norberto, and the team from Buenos Aires Brasserie, for their hard work and organisation on the night. The team ensured the evening ran smoothly and effortlessly, with guests feeling well looked after and taken care of.
The combination of delicious Argentinian food flavours and spices, combined with the award winning Taylors wines, resulted in a range of feast of taste sensations for the senses and palates to enjoy.
Plans are underway to host the second food and wine Degustation Dinner in 2010. Stay tuned for more updates.
Taylors Wines Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend
The second annual Taylors Wines Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend was held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd 2009.
The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend is the first of its kind in Australia and the event continues a tradition that began in 1985 where a pioneering group of local winemakers continued their innovative approach to food and wine, with a bigger and better schedule of events encompassing and showcasing the region.
In conjunction with the Foundation's major sponsor, Taylors Wines, St Andrew's Hospital was offered the opportunity to attend and receive VIP treatment for the day, hosted at Taylors Winery.
Guests were collected and transported by coach from the Hospital, and made their way up to the Clare Valley. After a brief stop in Auburn for coffee and refreshments, the group headed off to the Winery.
As part of the VIP package, the St Andrew's group was treated to a range of superb Taylors wines throughout the day, a delicious gourmet lunch catered by Sosta's Argentinean restaurant, a goodie bag filled with exclusive Taylors items, including a limited edition wine glass.
The crowd were able to sit in the beautiful grounds of the Winery enjoying the sunshine with a covers band playing perfect sunny afternoon music.
The event proved another great success for the Hospital and the Foundation and special thanks must go to Taylors Wines' staff, Cherry Stowman, Adam Eggins and Neil Jericho, for their generosity and organisation on the day.
Ride 'n' Stride 2009
Thank you to all those that were involved with the St Andrew's Hospital Ride n Stride, on Sunday 29th March 2009 in making the day a success.
Feedback has been extremely positive and encouraging from those that came along and participated.
Approximately 300 people attended the day, with the majority cycling, which made the official start very busy and full of activity!
A great cross section of the St Andrew's community was represented and It was great to see such strong representation from Hospital staff, Doctors; the extensive St Andrew's medical community participate, along with Board Members, the Hospital Governor and members of the Foundation Trustees, supporting the event.
We were extremely fortunate that members of the International Professional Cycling teams, Savings & Loans and Team Orbea, ride and participate in the event.
Along with event sponsors and raffle item donors, Systems Solutions Engineering, Veolia Environmental Services, Life Personal Trainers, Physio Xtra, AON Risk Services, NASANSB, Hesta Super Fund, Hyde Park Laser and Skin Treatment, Biga Panifico, all of these assisted in contributing to make the day a success.
The generosity and support shown by Taylors Wines to Foundation events, is also acknowledged and widely recognised amongst the St Andrew's community.
MC for the day was Dr Michael Henningsen, who did a fantastic job announcing the formalities and proceedings of the day, as well as our official photographer, Matt Janssen from Cycling Pics, who was kept very busy on course and back at the Hospital capturing some great action shots from the day.
Conditions were ideal for the riders with little wind and a beautiful balmy Adelaide March day, which saw the first of the 30kms entrants back within an hour of heading off.
Official results were as follows:
30kms ride - 1st Male: Dr Hugh Harley
30kms ride - 1st Female: Ms Janine Cook
60kms ride - 1st Male: Dr Peter Franklyn
60kms ride - 1st Female: Ms Bronwyn Porter
The Foundation would like to recognise those that gave up their time to come along and assist on the day. Volunteering efforts from the following Hospital staff are - Rita Greco, Lorraine Venn, Janne Filmer, Lucy Lipari & family, Gil Morel, Rev. Peter Morel, Lee and Mark McGovern for all their help and support.
Stay tuned for next year's event, planned for Sunday 28th March 2010, for a bigger and better day in the making!
Gallery photos are no longer availale for viewing. Cycling Pics has a special offer on images taken at the event which is $25 plus postage and handling for full resolution images.