BULLETIN
Bulletin No: 053 Volume: 24 Wednesday 28 March 2018
To: ALL UFU MEMBERS
REMINDER: ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
RELAY & TIN SHAKING TOMORROW THURSDAY 29 MARCH!
TIN SHAKING ALSO ON FRIDAY 30 MARCH!
Members are encouraged to make the time to participate if possible – see below for event details!
The UFU respectfully reminds members that the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Relay and Fundraiser is this week.
2018 marks the 59TH YEAR that the UFU and MFB have joined together in raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
The UFU is proud to support professional career firefighters from both CFA and MFB, as well as the wider membership, in their contributions to this cause.
The UFU thanks members who are involved in the planning of the days and have already signed up to contribute.
What can UFU members do to support this cause?
- Sign up to run the relay Thursday 29/03 in your respective MFB or CFA team
- Sign up for tin shaking for Thursday 29/03 and/or Friday 30/03
- Make a donation online
MFB v CFA RELAY – TOMORROW!
Teams from MFB & CFA race each other in a 14-hour long virtual 170km marathon
Date: Thursday 29 March 2018
Time: 7am – 9pm (or anytime in between)
Location: Bourke St Mall
Attire: Running shorts, shoes and a singlet or T-Shirt. Water bottle necessary!
TIN SHAKING – TOMORROW AND FRIDAY
Thursday tin shaking: 7am – 9pm at Bourke St Mall
Friday tin shaking: 9am – 3pm at intersections within MFD per flyer: http://jmp.sh/PPQjUqQ There is also a BBQ lunch held at Eastern Hill on the day – RSVPs essential for catering purposes.
Attire: Turn out pants and tunic. Bring along a water bottle.
DONATIONS
You can support the MFB and CFA relay by donating to the Appeal online: https://goodfridayappeal.mfbcrc.org.au/
You can make also make an individual donation at this link: https://donate.goodfridayappeal.com.au/donate
HOW TO SIGN UP OR FIND MORE INFORMATION?
- To sign up or for further info, please email GoodFridayAppeal@mfb.vic.gov.au or visit www.mfbcrc.org.au/gfa
- Members are also welcome to contact Laura Campanaro at the UFU Office on 9419 8811.
Whether as a runner, a tin shaker, or a supporter, come along and get involved!
Strength in Unity
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Authorised by Peter Marshall, Branch Secretary