| 04/11/11 |
Redkite Launches support packs for teenagers and young adults
Cancer support charity Redkite today launched a resource pack for teenagers and young adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Read more.
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| 2/09/11 |
Launcing new TV commercial
A new national campaign launches on Monday 5 September to drive urgent awareness of the vital support and services that exist for families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer. Read more. |
| 26/08/11 |
Four Musketeers take on 10 hour challenge for young people with cancer
Four professional triatheletes will attempt a 360km team trial challenge in under 10 hours at Centennial Park next Wednesday to raise awareness for national charity, Redkite and their annual Sea 2 Summit cycling challenge. Read more.
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| 15/8/11 |
Redkite for the long and winding journey
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation today announced that Redkite will be the official charity of the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Read more.
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| 12/8/11 |
Redkite launches Dare to Dream Scholarship 2011
R edkite has launched its 2011 National Dare to Dream Scholarship. The scholarship will award $33,500 to young Australians aged 15 to 24 who are on treatment for cancer or are cancer survivors to pursue their educational and vocational dreams, what ever they may be. Read more. |
| 01/08/11 |
Shane challenges himself from Sea2Summit for Redkite
In 2010, cyclist, Shane Mattiske, took part in a cycling event that, when put into perspective, is tougher than many mountain stages of the Tour de France. Shane describes the event as ‘challenging’ and ‘exhausting’, but he is ready to take it head-on again this year, all in support of children and young people with cancer. Read more |
| 18/3/11 |
Upcoming telegroups for parents
Redkite is soon to commence two telegroups: a telegroup for parents of children who have completed treatment for cancer or are on maintenance or in remission; and a telegroup for bereaved parents who have lost a child or young person to cancer. Read more. |
| 11/3/11 |
New research and evaluation to deliver high standards
Redkite is pleased to welcome Rosemarie Tweedie into the newly created role of National Manager Research and Evaluation as part of our committment to delivering the highest standard of services and to being accountable to our supporters. Read more.
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| 17/1/11 |
Redkite supporting families in flood aftermath
Redkite’s Brisbane staff and office have remained safe during the devastating floods that have affected three quarters of Queensland. The organisation is preparing to meet an expected increase in the number of families in need of support. Read more. |
| 24/11/10 |
Redkite supporters send families Christmas messages
Redkite supporters are sending their personal holiday wishes to families who are battling cancer this Christmas. They are sending messages with their donations to Redkite’s Christmas Appeal. Read more. |
| 19/11/10 |
New telegroup support for bereaved parents
Redkite has launched a telegroup for bereaved parents who have lost children to cancer. Read more. |
| 3/11/10 |
Redkite congratulates Fundraising Institute Australia on code of practice
Redkite congratulates the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) on the launch of its code of practice, the Principles & Standards of Fundraising Practice. Read more |
| 22/10/10 |
National Dare to Dream Scholarship awarded
Luke Ellem, a remarkable young man and cancer survivor, has been selected out of 28 scholarship recipients from across the country to receive the coveted National Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarship. Read more. |
| 14/10/10 |
Sydney Redkite Corporate Quiz
Sydney’s business community is gearing up for the annual Redkite Corporate Quiz. Six hundred of the city’s finest business minds will be put through their trivia paces by media personalities Adam Spencer, Tony Squires and Kerry O’Brien. Read more.
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| 6/9/10 |
Colossus Crosswords supports children and young people with cancer
Lovatts Publishing’s ‘Colossus Crosswords’ will help raise funds for Redkite. Ten cents from every sale of the October/November edition of Colossus Crosswords will be donated to Redkite to support children and young people with cancer. Read more.
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| 1/9/10 |
New DVD for parents and young people living with cancer
Redkite and CanTeen have produced a free DVD to assist families through their cancer experiences.The DVD, titled 'It’s Like This... How young people and their parents deal with cancer', is a practical and caring support tool. Read more.
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| 28/7/10 |
Exclusive Redkite luncheon attracts business leaders
High profile CEOs are about to converge on Parliament House for something other than the Election. They’ll be attending a private Redkite luncheon. Keynote speaker Dr Bob Every, Chairman of Wesfarmers Limited and Boral, will share his observations on leading organisational change. Read more. |
| 2/7/10 |
New telegroup support for grandparents
When a child suffers from cancer, their whole family is affected. Studies show that grandparents often carry an emotional burden which is two-fold: for their children and their grandchildren. To support grandparents through this difficult time, Redkite is launching a Grandparents' Telegroup. Read more. |
| 16/6/10 |
Les Hill supports 'Reach 1000 Families' appeal
Actor Les Hill from Underbelly has lent his support to Redkite's 'Reach 1000 Families' appeal. He discusses the financial strain many families experience when their child is diagnosed with cancer and the assistance Redkite provides. Watch the video. |
| 15/6/10 |
Redkite National Director awarded Order of Australia
Helen Sewell, a National Director of Redkite, was appointed to the Order of Australia on Monday. Her award was given in recognition of her contributions to organisations such as Redkite that assist young people with cancer and to medical research groups. Read more. |
| 26/5/10 |
Human shearing competition for Redkite
In a sheepish twist on the usual head shave fundraiser, 115 locals from Ballimore area, are running a human shearing competition on Sunday 30th May, to raise money for Redkite. Read more.
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| 14/5/10 |
Redkite joins celebrations for loyal supporters APP
Redkite is proud to be part of long-term supporter APP’s 21st birthday celebrations with APP being a loyal supporter of Redkite. Read more.
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| 12/4/10 |
Novice female sailors survive the high seas
WomenRace4… has provided an amazing journey for 23 novice female sailors who took part in the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, with Redkite as the nominated charity. Read more.
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| 1/4/10 |
Brightexpectations runs the race of its life for Redkite
Up to $375,000 could be donated to Redkite if Brightexpectations, a horse racing in the Golden Slipper this weekend, wins. Read more.
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| 29/3/10 |
Brave riders reach new heights for Redkite
A brave group of riders have successfully completed the Sea 2 Summit, one of the nation’s toughest cycling challenges – and all for a good cause! Read more.
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| 25/2/10 |
In remembrance of John McCallum and acknowledgement of Redkite Patrons on Australia's Honours List
John McCallum (AO CBE), a loyal supporter and Patron of Redkite since 1993, has sadly passed away aged 91. Read more.
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| 25/2/10 |
Redkite's partnership with Sydney University Football Club
Redkite is excited to announce its new partnership with Sydney University Football Club to help support children and young people going through cancer and their families. Read more.
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| 22/2/10 |
Joel to fly across Yarra River in a homemade kite costume
Joel Gresham from St Kilda will be attempting to fly the longest distance across the Yarra River wearing a homemade kite costume as part of the Moomba Birdman Rally to raise funds for... Redkite! Read more.
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| 5/2/10 |
Mark puts himself to the test for Redkite
Mark Fletcher and his family have been personally afffected by cancer. That is why Mark will be taking part in various marathons throughout the year for Redkite, including the Nissan/BRW Triathlon Series. Read more.
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| 13/1/10 |
Super mum to take part in Sea 2 Summit cycling challenge
Lisa Robinson is no ordinary Mum. Not only is she dealing with her daughter’s cancer diagnosis and working full time as a doctor, Lisa is also taking part in the Sea 2 Summit Challenge, one of Australia’s iconic cycling events, to raise funds for Redkite. Read more.
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| 12/1/10 |
Alison braves mountain in Argentina for Redkite
Despite facing extreme altitude, severe winds, and cold temperatures, Alison Spencer, 32, from Perth will be tackling the highest mountain in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres – Aconcagua in Argentina – to raise awareness for Redkite. Read more.
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| 17/12/09 |
Sea 2 Summit Challenge registrations now open
Places are filling up fast for the ultimate cycling event, the Sea 2 Summit Challenge 2010, to support Redkite. Read more.
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| 8/12/09 |
Kitesurfers ride high for Redkite
Members of the WA Kite Surfing Association took to the water and sky in December for the “Downwinder” event, raising almost $12,500 for Redkite. Read more.
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| 6/12/09 |
Ironman Rodney races for Redkite
Rodney Gregg knows what it’s like to deal with the devastating effects of cancer; both his father and his niece have been diagnosed. However, it is their strength and courage that has inspired Rodney to compete in the Busselton Ironman Triathlon on Saturday, 5th December to support Redkite. Read more.
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| 30/11/09 |
Help the ABC Local Radio Giving Tree grow for families this Christmas
ABC Local Radio listeners around NSW are being asked to support Redkite this Christmas by giving gifts in lieu via the virtual ABC Local Radio Giving Tree. Read more.
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| 1/11/09 |
Going the distance for Redkite at the Nissan/BRW Triathlon
Places are filling up fast for the Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon National Series, the popular sporting event that sees corporate teams competing against each other with the opportunity to raise vital funds for Redkite. Read more.
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| 31/10/09 |
Rhys Muldoon leads top corporate companies in singing Playschool at the Corporate Quiz in Sydney
Celebrities and Sydney’s top corporate companies made the Redkite Corporate Quiz a huge success, battling it out to be crowned the Smartest Corporate Company in Sydney, whilst helping a great cause. Read more.
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| 29/10/09 |
Local resident opens beautiful gardens to the public for good cause
Local Mt Eliza resident, Elaine Smith, will again open her award winning Earimil Gardens to the public for an Open Day weekend on Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th November to help raise much-needed funds for children’s charities including Redkite. Read more.
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| 17/10/09 |
Fremantle Football Club wins Corporate Quiz in Perth
Fremantle Football Club players Ryan Crowley and Nick Suban showed they are a force to be reckoned with on and off the field by being part of the winning team at Redkite’s Corporate Quiz held in Perth. Read more.
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| 4/9/09 |
Children with cancer meet Wallabies players in Brisbane
Australian Rugby Union players Drew Mitchell and Pek Cowan took time away from the football pitch to visit children going through cancer at the Queensland Children’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane. Read more.
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| 2/9/2009 |
Three men, two scooters, and one great cause!
Three travellers braved the Australian outback on scooters to raise much-needed funds for Redkite, celebrating the end of their 5500km epic journey in Perth. Read more.
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| 1/9/09 |
Kitetime - making moments matter
Redkite has launched an innovative new fundraising concept known as Kitetime to help more families dealing with cancer. Kitetime is about taking time out from work to be with your loved ones. Read more.
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| 27/8/09 |
Sydney Swans player swaps footy boots for running shoes
Sydney Swans player Mike Pyke will be swapping his footy boots for running shoes to raise money for Redkite at this weekend’s Blackmore’s Sydney Running Festival. Read more.
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| 27/8/09 |
Children with cancer meet their ARU heroes in Perth
Australian Rugby Union players Dean Mumm and Lachie Turner took time away from the football pitch to visit children going through cancer at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth yesterday for Redkite, a charity that supports families through cancer. Read more.
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| 12/8/09 |
Run for Redkite!
Challenge your personal best or get a team together to take part in various fundraising runs and walks happening in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to help raise funds for Redkite. You don’t have to be a super athlete to take part - all you need is a sense of fun and community spirit! Read more.
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| 8/8/09 |
$110,000 raised for Redkite at Corporate Quiz in Victoria
Companies from across Victoria battled it out at the Redkite Corporate Quiz to be crowned ‘Victoria’s Smartest Company’ and to raise vital funds for Redkite. Read more.
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| 5/8/09 |
Racehorse runs for Redkite to raise vital funds
The Hibbs family know fist hand the impact of childhood cancer - that's why they, and the owners of the race horse Superlatives - have agreed to donate 10 per cent of their winnings to Redkite. Read more.
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| 16/7/09 |
Redkite families meet the Sydney Swans at special movie day
Families going through childhood cancer met with their favourite Sydney Swans players at a special movie screening at Imax Cinema. Read more.
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| 5/7/09 |
Colour Ball raises $90,000 for Redkite
Revellers painted the town ‘Ultra Violet’ at this year’s Colour Ball hosted by celebrity Tom Williams, raising a staggering $90,000 for Redkite. Read more.
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| 25/12/09 |
Celebrities score goals for Redkite at the SCG
Crowds at the SCG and around 100 Redkite families cheered on their favourite celebrities as they took to the AFL pitch in support of Redkite. Read more.
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| 12/5/09 |
Celebrities and AFL players hit the pitch for Redkite
Some of Australia’s favourite personalities will be showing off their footy skills for charity in the ‘Redkite Celebrity AFL Game’ on Sunday, 24th May at the SCG. Read more.
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| 31/3/09 |
Redkite launches scholarship for young people with cancer
Young people with a current or past cancer diagnosis can pursue their area of interest thanks to Redkite’s Dare to Dream 2009 Scholarship Program being launched today during National Youth Week. Read more.
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