It's time to put the fun back in fundraising – the BMW Zig Zag Charity Ball supporting Queensland's children's charities is on again for 2008.
Full of local and national personalities, raffles, auctions and performances, this year's black-tie Ball will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 24th of May. The theme is ‘A Night of Exotic Delight' and tickets include dinner, drinks and a take-home goodie bag.
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Last year the Zig Zag Foundation raised over $400,000 towards funding essential services provided by local childrens' charities for sick, underprivileged and at-risk children.
Zig Zag relies purely on volunteer and sponsor aid, which is why 13 local Worldwide Online Printing Centres from around the Brisbane metro and CBD area have joined forces to sponsor the ball.
“Worldwide is print sponsoring the event, meaning we're donating the printing of everything from raffle tickets to programmes,” explained Andrew Robertson, owner of the Worldwide Spring Hill and Rowes Arcade centres, coordinator of Worldwide Online Printing's sponsorship and last year's PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Franchisee of the Year.
“We've also expanded our sponsorship since last year to a full Corporate Partnership – so we're not only printing material for the ball, but providing free print to Zig Zag throughout the whole year and for several other fundraising events.”
“Why? Well, it's because we think Zig Zag has the right approach – the foundation is run by volunteers and everything except a few admin costs goes straight to those who need it. The money we help raise goes towards so many different causes, from research into children's respiratory disease to support groups for underprivileged or abused children.
“We're excited to be doing our bit to help Queensland's kids,” Robertson added. “We hope everyone digs deep at the ball!”
Michelle Lawson, Founder and Director of Zig Zag, said, “To run this ball and make money for our chosen charities, we rely on the generosity of local business sponsors, volunteers and of course the attendees.”
“We're grateful to have Worldwide on board for the Zig Zag Ball again this year,” said Lawson. “The quality of the print work Worldwide provides gives our event such a professional and fun image.”
To book your tickets for the BMW Zig Zag Ball 2008 or to make a donation, just visit www.zigzagfoundation.org.
Attached Photo Caption:
Some of the franchisees involved in the Worldwide Zig Zag sponsorship (LtoR): Sharon Wheeler, Peter O'Brien, Stephanie Walls, Barry Begley, Wayne McKay, Andrew Pearson, Andrew Robertson, Simon Hall and Jenny McKay.
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