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| Karina Richter, Libby Kaleski and organiser extraordinaire, Tania Beck | Some 'best dressed' winners, Bart Hickson, Jane Dauparas, Jim Dauparas, Belinda Hickson. |
Please click on this link to download the Spring 2009 Newsletter
Again this year Sydney Cricket Association Women’s Competition Sub-Committee dedicated the proceeds of their raffle at the Premier’s Dinner to our cause, Roy Langsford attending and presenting the Trish Langsford Trophy.
Thank you to Chairperson Jessica Henry, the Committee, Paul Taylor, generous supporters who purchased raffle tickets and also Harry Solomons, Kingsgrove Sports Centre and Cricket NSW who donated the prizes for the raffle.
Northern District Cricket Club has continued its generous support of the Foundation, inviting Roy and Carol Langsford to attend their Presentation Night to present the Trish Langsford Trophy and also making a generous donation.
Thank you to President Richard Errington and also to Reg Tulk, Jim Barrett and the committee.
Trish Foundation supporters Sue Loxley and David Steenbhom have both given selfless support to the Foundation, dedicating birthday celebrations to our cause. Sue and David requested donations to the Foundation in lieu of presents for special birthday milestones in their lives.
Thank you to Sue Loxley, David Steenbhom and your very generous families and friends for your generosity and magnificent support.
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Roy McWilliam Since the inception of the Trish Foundation, award-winning artist Roy McWilliam has supported our cause by each year donating a number of his unique paintings, which have significantly boosted our funds for research.
Sadly, Roy passed away on 11 April 2009 and our sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Bev and his family.
For the eighth successive year, the Rotary Club of Strathfield dedicated its annual Golf Day and Dinner to the Trish Foundation raising an incredible over $51,000 for the Foundation’s research.
Led so capably by Rotarian Niall King, who was assisted by Ray Wilson, Les Hockley and other Rotarians, the fundraiser was a joint effort by so many and attracted support from sporting legends Ken Rosewall and Bob Simpson, Corporates, other Rotary Clubs and many generous supporters.
“The result makes the effort worthwhile, particularly when we know that every dollar is going to research,” Niall King said. “It makes the bar that much higher for 18th February 2010.”
The Rotary Club of Strathfield has contributed over $200,000 to the Trish Foundation’s funds for research to pursue the cure or preventive strategy for this debilitating disease.
“The Rotary motto ‘Service above Self’ could not be better exemplified than by Niall and his fellow Rotarians,” said Carol Langsford, Chairman of the Trish Foundation. “They selflessly give so much of themselves to so many worthy causes and the Trish Foundation is very privileged that the Rotary Club of Strathfield continues to support multiple sclerosis research. The funds raised by Niall and his team will give our research funds a great boost.”
Thank you sincerely to Niall King and the Rotary Club of Strathfield for your ongoing significant contribution to multiple sclerosis research. Thank you also to the event’s generous Sponsors and supporters – Bakehouse Garden, Excellence in Hearing, Out the Back Creations and Les Hockley, CBHF Health Fund, Joseph P Saad & Co, Ray Wilson, Niall King, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Waldorf Hotel The Entrance, Marcel Towers, Parramatta Leagues Club and the many generous donors.
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| Presentation to runners-up - Left to right Chairman Trish Foundation Carol Langsford, President Rotary Club of Strathfield Grahame True, Golf Pro Strathfield Golf Club Ray Wilson, Graham Evers and Glenn Morley. | Left to right Event organiser Niall King, Executive Director MS Research Australia Jeremy Wright, President Rotary Club of Strathfield Grahame True with Guest speaker Jim Conway who is Australia's Grand Master of the Harmonica. |
Jedo’s
Beach House Jedo’s Beach House is 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”.
Jedo’s Beach House, with stores at Kotara and Warringah Mall, sells furniture and homewares with an Australian beach house theme, including many unique products. For more information visit www.jedos.com.au
Thank you to Nell and David Laime and also to Kerry O’Brien
whose suggestion it was for Jedo’s Beach House to support the Trish Foundation.
MS International Federation’s very prestigious Charcot Award has been won by Professor John Prineas.
The Award recognizes a life-time of outstanding contribution to MS research, Professor Prineas having been at the forefront of neuropathology in MS. His recent findings of sick and dying cells in the early stages of MS, prior to the autoimmune response, have revolutionized the world-wide understanding of the disease, providing hope for new therapies which include the potential to repair the neural damage.
Professor Prineas is the first Australian to win this prestigious Award and is the recipient of a Project Grant in the Trish Foundation’s current round of funding. Our research funds are certainly in very capable hands!
Australia Day saw Lindfield District Cricket Club hosting the Australia Day Community Cricket Carnival to raise funds for the Trish Foundation.
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| (left to right) Leader NSW Opposition Barry O'Farrell, President Gordon Women's Cricket Club Jessica Henry, Trish Foundation Board Member Jenny Comanos, Federal Member for Bradfield Dr Brendan Nelson and President Lindfield District Cricket Club Stirling Hamman | Gordon Women's Cricket Club playing a Men's Team | Lindfield District Cricket Club's hard-working Peter Rezek took time out for a Charity haircut |
The Program of Events, utilising three ovals, ranged from intraclub games for under 8s and coaching for the young players by current First Grade players to a Twenty20 Lindfield vs Roseville game and included support from Gordon Women’s Cricket Club.
An Australia Day Ceremony was held which was attended by the Foundation’s Patron, Dr Brendan Nelson and Leader of the NSW Opposition Barry O’Farrell. Trish Foundation Board member, Jenny Comanos represented the Foundation in the absence of Roy and Carol Langsford who were overseas.
Foundation volunteers supported the day, long-time volunteer Amanda Griscti and her husband Paul selling raffle tickets during the morning. Jenny Comanos was joined by valued volunteers Margaret and Geoff Burling, who travelled specially from Wollongong, Trish’s grandfather Ray Easy, Dawn Henry and Greg and Laurelle Croker.
The Carnival concluded with a Charity Dinner in the evening, guest speakers retired Test umpire Dick French and NSW Speed Blitz Blues player Ed Cowan entertaining the audience.
Lindfield District Cricket Club’s President Stirling Hamman, Peter Rezek and the committee worked very hard to raise over $4,000 for the Trish Foundation’s research and our sincere gratitude is extended to everyone who contributed to the success of the Carnival and to the funds raised, particularly the generous sponsors of the event who are acknowledged in this link.
The Foundation is very grateful also to Gordon Women's Cricket Club, led by President Jessica Henry for their great support of the event and for their generous donation towards our research.
Craig Marshall, Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall Gordon continued his valued support of the Foundation on Australia Day, raising funds and creating great awareness at the Australia Day Bi-Centennial Park celebrations. Thank you to Craig Marshall for your ongoing very significant contribution to our cause.
 | Young Aussie researcher funded by the Trish Foundation sheds light on MS gene. For details click on this link. |
| Trish Foundation announces its next round of funding. For details click on this link. |
Please click on this link to read our Spring 2008 Newsletter
Yet another Foundation supporter, Belinda Nicolson has dedicated her 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.
Thank you Belinda Nicolson for your generous support.
A luncheon in Wollongong, organised by Foundation supporter Libby Gray, raised $425 for our research.
Thank you Libby Gray and the generous supporters who donated items for the raffle and those who purchased raffle tickets.
Vanessa and Matt Thompson, Roseville Tennis Coaching, have continued their tremendous support, again dedicating the raffle at their Christmas Party to the Foundation and raising $702 for our research.
Thank you Vanessa and Matt Thompson and the generous supporters who donated items and purchased raffle tickets.
The
Trish Foundation’s valued Patron, Dr Brendan Nelson, joined by NSW Opposition
Leader Barry O’Farrell, representatives of the Foundation’s generous sponsors,
many people with MS and wonderful supporters who came from far and wide,
attended the Trish Foundation’s Crystal Ball on Saturday 20 September at the
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.
Dr Nelson gave an inspiring speech, movingly speaking of Trish Langsford, the inspiration of the Foundation and urging the Foundation’s guests to be generous in their support.
Masters
of Ceremonies Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones changed from WSFM breakfast to the
night shift, to hilariously entertain the Foundation’s guests. More
than 550 people attended the Ball and their generous support brought the total
of funds raised by the Foundation since inception to over $1.6 million.
The Shuffle Kings and ‘friends’ – Jim Conway, Allan Caswell and Maxine Gourley wowed their audience with a sensational performance, prior to which dancers Kate Wormald and Matt Lee performed a stunning dance routine. Sydney Ensemble’s beautiful music during pre-dinner drinks was appreciated by the Foundation’s guests.
Graham Tribe, President MS Australia gave hope to the many people with MS in the Ballroom saying, “I think we are all looking for confidence these days and the Trish Foundation has been a pioneer in Australia for the hope and confidence that MS can be solved.”
The Trish Foundation’s sincere gratitude is extended to our Patron, Dr Brendan Nelson, our major Corporate Sponsor, Symbion Laverty Pathology, particularly Tracey Jordan, our other Corporate Sponsors, MCs Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones, our Auctioneer Craig Marshall, The Shuffle Kings, Jim Conway, Allan Caswell, Maxine Gourley, dancers Kate Wormald and Matt Lee, Sydney Ensemble, all the generous donors who contributed to the funds raised for MS research and our sensational supporters who have such big hearts and continue to endlessly support our cause.
Please click on this link to read our Full Report, view photos of the evening and read our Acknowledgement and Thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters
Tania
Beck’s wonderful ongoing support in conducting a Barefoot Bowling and Trivia
Night at Waverton Bowling Club on 25th October 2008 resulted in over $10,000
being raised for the Trish Foundation’s research.
Tania did a tremendous job in organizing the successful fundraiser on behalf of the Foundation, 120 people enjoying a balmy Spring afternoon on the Bowling Green and 160 people challenging their memories and having fun during the Trivia Night.
The Foundation’s sensational supporters again ‘dug deep’ and generously supported the fundraiser, the amount raised giving our funds for research a great boost.
Bill Gilbert was Trivia Master, again generously giving his time and professional skills in performing this important duty and ensuring the Foundation’s supporters enjoyed the evening.
In a very close contest, MS Research Australia’s table won the Trivia, capably led by Executive Director Jeremy Wright and Trivia buff Sarah Ross-Smith. They subsequently donated their prize back to the Foundation; it was auctioned and raised further funds for research.
The moving video which was produced pro bono again this year by DMC Digital gave a graphic account of the challenges of living with MS, no doubt contributing to the generosity of the Foundation’s wonderful supporters.
Thank you very much to Tania Beck, Bill Gilbert, Jay Lee Waverton Bowling Club, DMC Digital, all the generous donors who contributed to the funds raised for MS research and the Foundation’s wonderful supporters who generously supported the special fundraiser.
The amazing champion of people with MS, Ian Ballard, passed away on 15th October. Ian founded Foundation 5 million - people with MS raising funds to find the cure and made an extraordinary contribution to the Trish Foundation in very many ways.
Ian was an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to have known him. He had a wonderful ability to gather everyone as a team all supporting each other.
Ian will continue to inspire the drive for the cure for MS.
The Foundation's deepest sympathy is extended to Katie, Sam, Josh and Melanie.
Sad
Loss of Max Syer The Trish Foundation has lost a dear friend and very generous supporter, Max Syer.
Max's wife Dorothy and his family requested donations to the Foundation in memory of Max in lieu of flowers.
Deepest sympathy and our sincere gratitude to the Syer family for their tremendous support at such a difficult time.
“My family have been telling me to get fit and to get my running shoes back on!” said Alan Wheat. “So, I rose to the challenge and ran in the 2008 Sydney Marathon on Sunday 21st September after setting myself two goals – To finish and to raise $5000 for the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation.”
Alan raised $6,000 running the London Marathon in 2003 for his brother-in-law Alex Berry, who at the time was suffering from MS.
“In 2005, Alex’s family including his wife and two daughters lost a husband, father, son, brother to MS,” Alan said. “It’s in Alex’s memory that Fee and I continue to raise funds for the Trish Foundation in the pursuit of a cure for MS.”
Donations came in abundance for Alan’s mammoth effort, enabling him to exceed his goal of raising $5,000 for the Trish Foundation’s research.
“The thought of running 42kms (26 miles 385 yards) for such a worthwhile cause, really did help me to the finish line,” Alan said.
Alan’s fundraising page is still active, inviting generous donors to support his inspiring run - http://www.gofundraise.com.au/2008SydneyMarathonAlanWheat
Thank you to Alan Wheat, Fiona Berry and all the generous people who have made donations, considerably boosting the Foundation’s funds for research.
Please click on this link to read our Winter 2008 Newsletter
Golf Events and Pymble Golf Club held a Corporate Golf Day at Pymble Golf Club and raised substantial funds for the Foundation's research.
Thank you to Barry Bradford Golf Events, Bill Francis General Manager Pymble Golf Club, Auctioneer Craig Marshall, Century 21 Cordeaux Marshall Gordon, PricewaterhouseCoopers who made a generous donation and all the Corporations and individuals who donated and purchased auction items.
Inspirational
supportFormer Ravenswood students, Belinda Kerr and Catherine Keniry dedicated their inspirational runs in the Orange Half Marathon to the Trish Foundation, raising over $10,000 for the Foundation's research. Belinda and Catherine obtained substantial sponsorship from their families and friends and, as an employee of Macquarie Bank, Belinda's fundraising was matched by Macquarie Group Foundation.
Sincere gratitude to Belinda Kerr, Catherine Keniry, all their generous sponsors and the Macquarie Group Foundation.
Picture at right: Belinda and Catherine's inspiring run in the Orange Half Marathon.
The Rotary Club of Strathfield, for the seventh consecutive year, dedicated its Golf Day and Dinner to the Trish Foundation, attracting support from Corporates, other Rotary Clubs and supporters who came from far and wide.
Inspired by his wife Carole’s courageous battle with multiple sclerosis, Rotarian Niall King has again put his heart and soul into raising funds for the Trish Foundation’s research, assisted by Ray Wilson, Les Hockley and other Rotarians.
Approximately $34,000 was raised for the Trish Foundation’s research, bringing to over $150,000 the funds raised by the Rotary Club of Strathfield to assist the Trish Foundation find the cure for multiple sclerosis.
Thank you to Niall King and the Rotary Club of Strathfield for your significant contribution to the Trish Foundation and to multiple sclerosis research.
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| Left to right - Dick Grootobbink, Bob Templeman, Trevor Duxbury, Peter Anderton | Raymond McCluskie | Neil Kennan | Long-time Trish Foundation volunteer Amanda Griscti and Rotarian and fundraiser extraordinaire Niall King |
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, who managed countless NSW and Australian women’s cricket teams, was given the honour of tossing the coin in the England vs Australia Ashes Test at Bradman Oval, Bowral in February.
Sincere gratitude to Lorna Thomas for her very generous support.
The Trish Foundation is honoured and privileged that Dr Brendan Nelson has agreed to be Patron of the Foundation. We wish to record our sincere gratitude to Dr Nelson for agreeing to be our Patron and for his significant support of the Trish Foundation since inception.
See more news and reports on past events in our Past Events and News Archive
Year 10 students
at Masada College dedicated their 2009 Fashion Show, 'Worn Out' to the
Trish Foundation raising substantial funds for research. 
Jo
Hunter who has established Photobook Me and adopted the Trish Foundation as her
chosen charity, establishing a link from Photobook Me’s website. For information
visit 