May 20 & 21, 2017

The Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation is proud to once again be the Preferred Charity for the Great Ocean Road Running Festival formally known as the Great Ocean Road Marathon. This exciting, health focused event will take place on Saturday 20^th and Sunday 21^st May. To enter please visit the Great Ocean Road Running Festival web page greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au or look it up on Facebook.

Our role in the Running Festival is to continue to supply a team of volunteers who work tirelessly on drink stations, marshal roads and generally provide support and encouragement for the runners. All monies raised through our involvement in the Running Festival directly benefit our communities along the Great Ocean Road.

We are delighted to welcome back our major sponsors the Apollo Bay Hotel and the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce. We are also thrilled to welcome the Cape Otway Light Station as a major sponsor this year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our three major sponsors and look forward to working with them towards a very successful Festival.

The Health Foundation also welcomes the following supporters: – Otway Health, Community Care Chemist, Captains at the Bay, La Bimba Restaurant and Great Ocean Road Real Estate.

We are also thrilled to again have the Hub operating over the entire weekend. The Hub features local food and beverages as well as handmade goods, wellness encounters and is organized and run by Otway Health.B B If you would like to showcase your produce, business or handicrafts please contact Sarah Bell on 0401 977 191 or by emailB slbell@swarh.vic.gov.au.

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We know that this is a very special part of the world … but your enthusiasm has been invaluable in spreading this message both nationally and around the world through this iconic international event. Andrew Buchanan Chair: Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation]]>

OUR SPONSORS

Apollo Bay Bakery is delighted to be a major sponsor of the Health Foundation in this yearbs Great Ocean Road Marathon.B Owned and operated by an Apollo Bay family of long standing, the Bakery is one of the townbs most successful businesses.B Proud of our association with local not-for-profit organisations, Apollo Bay Bakery has a long and loyal relationship with the Health Foundation and its Trustees.B Webre looking forward to being part of the Marathon Festival in mid-May; be sure to come along and sample one of our famous scallop pies.

 

The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism negotiated the sale of the Great Ocean Road Marathon in 2013 to IMG with a model that allows our community to benefit through ongoing fundraising opportunities.B Partnered with the efforts of the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation to facilitate this each year, we are proud to have achieved such a great opportunity to really support our local communities.B The Chamber has an ongoing commitment to support the Apollo Bay and District B Health Foundation and local community groups who endeavour to create a better place for us to live.

 

Grant Day James is a North Melbourne based advertising agency distinguished by an irrepressible, can-do attitude and an imaginative approach.B GDJ specialise in clever communication solutions and partner with clients of all sizes to achieve quality outcomes.B We are delighted to assist the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation continue its important and invaluable work in the local community.

 

… and our supporters

Community Care Chemist is a not for profit community owned pharmacy group, committed to holistic and whole health solutions while supporting the communities in which we operate.B Community Care Chemist welcomes our recently appointed Apollo Bay Manager Erin O’Connor to our team.B Community Care Chemist and Erin and are delighted to be able to sponsor the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Great Ocean Road Marathon.

 

The Health Foundation has teamed up with The Gym, Apollo Bay, to develop training programs for the 10km, 14km and 23km events this year.B Download the programs here 10km and 14km GORM Running Program, 23km GORM Running Program.

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th and 18^th of May this year. The Health Foundation is very proud to announce a wonderful new partnership with The Apollo Bay and District Bendigo Bank, and the Apollo Bay News Sheet as our major sponsors for the Great Ocean Road Marathon. Branch Manager of Bendigo Bank, Apollo Bay, Jenny Rippon sets great importance in creating and maintaining strong bonds within the community. This, in turn, will bring greater opportunities for Apollo Bay to prosper and grow, to the benefit of the whole town. [caption id="attachment_683" align="alignright" width="446"] L to R, Pip Cuming (AB&DHF), Jenny Rippon (Bendigo Bank), Andrew “Buck” Buchanan (AB&DHF), Valda Bawden (Apollo Bay News Sheet), Pamela Carey (Run4Us Coordinator), Kerry McMahon (AB&DHF) and Di Clark (AB&DHF)[/caption] Both the Health Foundation, and the Bendigo Bank, are committed to assisting Apollo Bay and the districtbs many not-for-profit groups, to obtain their goals by providing much needed financial support; these endeavours are in turn supported by The Apollo Bay News Sheet, as the bvoiceb of the community, and as a vital communication link. With such strong partnerships our not-for-profits, which are the lifeblood of any small community, can actually reach for the stars in terms of tangible programs and the physical structures that they require in order to help their organisations b and therefore our community – flourish. As a resident of Apollo Bay and district, take a moment to look around you this week, and youbll see many amazing things that have already been funded through both the Health Foundation and the Bendigo Bank;B things like critical medical equipment at Otway Health and Community Services, support of the Stephanie Alexander Program at Apollo Bay P12 College, a trailer to transport vital life saving equipment for the Apollo Bay Life Saving Club, and much more. The partnership of the Health Foundation and the Bendigo Bank, and the support of The Apollo Bay News Sheet is building a strong foundation for community support long into the future, and when our community thrives, so too, does our beautiful town.]]>

Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation has been appointed the preferred charity for this unique and iconic Festival. For the Health Foundation to be able to raise its profile before and during this event, the partnership and support of our local businesses is paramount. By visibly demonstrating your support for us, you are in turn assisting the Health Foundation to take a leadership role in improving medical and other health services for local residents and visitors. We would therefore like to invite your support in one or more of the following ways:

1. Provide us with a supply of your businessbs promotional material/brochures for insertion in the bshowbagb which webre considering distributing to runners who raise funds for us (http://thegreatoceanroadmarathon.gofundraise.com.au/). It is important that your material provides an incentive or special offer to runners and their supporters, e.g. at 10% discount on purchases during the two-day event;
2. Donate vouchers for your business to the Health Foundation, for use as incentives and/or prizes for the event;
3. Make a cash donation to the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation.

We hope that you will partner with us in this world-class event and, by doing so, help us to help our local communities. Please contact either Andrew (Buck) Buchanan (Ph: 0419 315 181) or Pamela Carey (Ph: 0407 816 899)]]>