Thank you

… to the Trish Foundation’s big-hearted supporters for contributing to the over $2 million raised for vital MS research.

… to the Foundation’s Joint Patrons, Dr Brendan Nelson and NSW Premier, Hon Barry O'Farrell.

… to the Foundation’s honorary Auditor since inception, Peter Done.

... to inaugural Directors of the Trish Foundation, Professor Peter Russell and Gail Russell for your very significant contribution to the Foundation and to the funds raised for research.  Professor Russell has also been a member of the Foundation's Scientific Research Committee since inception and continues to serve in this role.

... to the Foundation's Directors Sue Woodward, Jenny Comanos, Wendy Dodd, David Dodd, Roy Langsford OAM and Carol Langsford OAM and to all the volunteers who have so generously given their time to our cause since inception, including particularly the members of the various sub-committees.

... to Allan and Marian Caswell for writing their beautiful Song for Trish, Brave Enough to Dream.

... to our valued Master of Ceremonies of our Balls for the past three years, Mark Beretta, Channel 7's Sunrise and for agreeing to be MC for our 2012 Ball.

… to Tania Beck for organizing, on behalf of the Foundation, her very successful Barefoot Bowling and Trivia Night for the past four years and to Stephanie Taylor, Amanda Rensford and Anine Leakey who assisted with the organization of the event in 2010.

... to Trivia Master Bill Gilbert who has made such a tremendous contribution to the success of the Barefoot Bowling and Trivia Nights and who has significantly supported the Foundation since inception.

… to Niall King, Ray Wilson, Les Hockley and the Rotary Club of Strathfield for their very significant support over the past nine years and to long time generous supporter Geoff Thoroughgood for assisting with the organization of the Golf Day and Dinner for 2011.

... to Joanna Betteridge for building and maintaining the Foundation's website since inception, giving countless hours and considerable expertise to the Foundation.

… to each and every wonderful supporter and the very generous donors who have contributed to the success of our events since inception and to the funds raised for research.

… to Craig Marshall, Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall Gordon for being our valued Auctioneer since inception and for your tremendous support again on Australia Day 2011, raising funds and creating great awareness at the Australia Day Bi-Centennial Park West Pymble celebrations.

… to Andrew Wills, Wills Brand Design and Sue Woodward, Blue Print Advisory for your pro bono professional contribution in re-branding the Foundation.

… to Richard Ferguson, Bertram Printing for your generous and professional contribution in attending to the Foundation’s printing requirements since inception.

… to long-term extraordinarily generous supporters Waldorf Apartment Hotel Group, Singapore Airlines, Pacific International Hotel Cairns, DMC Digital and The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure Melbourne.

... to Mark and Tania Soulos who led Team Trish MS in the 2010 Gong Ride and to David Purdue, Christopher Barrett, Sue New, Kirby Parsonage, Rod Matthews, Dale Matthews, Cameron Honey, Stephen Dunlevy and Board member Sue Woodward, who joined Mark and Tania in raising over $19,000 for our research.

... to Breanne Batten and Caz Zuluaga for riding your bikes from Melbourne to Sydney and dedicating your inspirational ride to the Foundation.

... to Cindy Dock, Bree Calderwood, Sue Woodward and Troy and Suzannah McDonald, The Balcony Bar for holding a special fundraiser dedicated to the Foundation.

… to Matthew Conway for your professional contribution since inception and for each year designing pro bono your unique Christmas cards for the Foundation.

… to UK resident Joseph Kennedy for dedicating your run the Snowdonia Marathon to the Trish Foundation. Of all the charities on the world-wide web, Joseph’s friend, who has been diagnosed with MS, chose to support ‘Trish’.

… to long-time supporter Bobby Barter for promoting and supporting the Foundation with the launch of your unique book, SCG tales of the greats in Australian cricket, ‘Behind the Green Door’.

… to Michelle Bowden, Author, Certified Speaking Professional, Corporate Trainer, a nomination for the 2009 Educator Award for Excellence and an expert in Advanced Presentation and Influencing Skills, who kindly donated a place in her Influential Presentation Skills Course to the Foundation's Chairman, Carol Langsford and also, having been chosen to participate in the national Australian Institute of Management Great Debate in Canberra, generously selected the Trish Foundation as her chosen charity, raising great awareness and significant funds for our research.

… to Sydney Cricket Association Women’s Competition Sub-Committee, particularly President Jessica Henry, for continuing to dedicate the proceeds of the raffle at the Premier’s Dinner to the Trish Foundation and also to Kath Koschel, the Committee and Harry Solomons, Kingsgrove Sports Centre and Cricket NSW who donate the prizes for the raffle. Thank you also to the generous people who purchase raffle tickets.

… to Northern District Cricket Club, President Michael Langford and the Committee for your generous support and for inviting Roy and Carol Langsford to present the trophy named after Trish.

… to Richard Batterley for dedicating the opening of 'Captured Lights Collection of Photographs' Exhibition to the Trish Foundation, raising funds and great awareness of our cause.

… to Vanessa and Matt Thompson, Roseville Tennis Coaching for boosting our funds for research and dedicating your Christmas party to the Foundation again.

… to Jo Hunter who has established Photobook Me and adopted the Trish Foundation as her chosen charity, establishing a link from Photobook Me’s website.

… to Tess Osborne who organized the inaugural West Pymble Sustainable Community Market. Stall holders gave a donation to the Trish Foundation for the privilege of being involved, many donations were received and the Trish Foundation was promoted at West Pymble Shopping Village, providing priceless exposure for MS research.

… to Mike Toten who dedicates his ‘Aces’ initiative to the Trish Foundation each year, setting new records and boosting our funds for research.

… to John Shortle, David Dodd, Sue Loxley, David Steenbhom, Margaret Walker, Gillian Steenbhom and Bob Allison for your selfless support in dedicating your birthday milestones to the Trish Foundation, requesting donations to the Foundation in lieu of presents. Thank you very much also to your very generous families and friends for their generous support.

… to Jedo’s Beach House for supporting the Foundation by wrapping its customers’ purchases and asking for a donation in return. Store owners Nell and David Laime said it is their absolute pleasure to assist. The vision of their business is to “share the magic and romance of living by the sea”.

… to Belinda Nicolson for dedicating your Memorable Challenge to the Trish Foundation, raising $2,500 for our research. As was the case with Tania Beck, Belinda’s Memorable Challenge will involve community work in Nepal, benefiting Nepalese people.

… to Libby Gray for organizing a luncheon in Wollongong, raising funds for our research and also to the generous supporters who donated items for the raffle and those who purchased raffle tickets.

… Lorna Thomas MBE has given selfless support to the Trish Foundation, dedicating her 90th birthday celebration to the Foundation, raising considerable funds for our research. Lorna, a Life Member of Cricket Australia, managed countless NSW and Australian women’s cricket teams.