Macquarie Group’s Real Estate business has dug deep and come on board as major sponsor of the 2008 KAYAK FOR KIDS event taking place on Sydney Harbour.

And what an event it’s shaping up to be, with hundreds of boats expected to take to the water and paddle from picturesque Manly Cove across our stunning Harbour to Blues Point on Sunday 30^th March.

The event hopes to raise in excess of $100,000 of funding for much needed ongoing therapy sessions for the rapidly increasing numbers of children living with Autism and developmental delays in the Sydney region. Statistics show that the number of children with special needs (such as Autism) to be as high as women with breast cancer, which is why services such as Lifestart are so essential.

Chris Breach, Managing Director, Macquarie Asset Services Limited said, “Having kayaked around Sydney Harbour for some years I was extremely pleased that an activity such as this can assist Lifestart in its fundraising aspirations and delighted that Macquarie Real Estate has been able to sponsor such a deserving organisation.”

Macquarie Real Estate will be proudly represented by a team on the day, and challenges other leading banks and companies in Sydney to join them on this very special event to help our children.

“The Macquarie Group sponsorship is an outstanding start to our fundraising, and really secures our ability to make the event happen,” said Katinga Schroeder Marketing Manager for Lifestart NSW, “Now all we need is more teams registered to participate in the fun,” she added.

Well known Australian sportsman and avid fundraiser Guy Leech will be participating and said “It’s a great course and very popular with paddlers because you can challenge yourself as an elite entrant and have loads of fun as a novice.”

Entry is open to teams or individuals who can do one or all of the stages which takes you from the famous Manly Harbour Beach, under the Harbour Bridge and finishing at Blues Point Reserve for the prize ceremony, where family entertainment and a barbeque will conclude the day.

A GREAT DAY FOR YOU…. A BETTER LIFETIME FOR THE KIDS

Kayak for Kids is supported by the Mosman, Manly and North Sydney Councils and is managed professionally by the AROC Sport team. Fundraising is easy through Everyday Hero.

Visit www.kayakforkids.com.au for entry and event details.

For all you mad keen golfers and those who love a social round, Lifestart is holding it’s first golf day for 2008 at Barnwell Park Golf Club in Five Dock. This is a 9 hole competition in a casual atmosphere and will be held on Sunday 9th March.

For details and registration please click here.

The Lifestart Family Fun Day
Sunday 2nd December 2007
St Marys South Public School, Monfarville St, St Marys
10am – 2pm Free Admission

Celebrating International Day of People with a Disability, Lifestart’s Family Fun Day is designed for all types of families! Kids will love the ride on trains, jumping castles and craft, Dad will enjoy the vintage car club displays - Minis and Austins - and Mum can browse the craft and market stalls (or she might prefer the cars too). The whole family can visit the Police information booth and have their finger prints taken then find out more about Lifestart and how we help special kids with Autism, Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets for some great prizes and of course there will be a sausage sizzle and coffee van.

There’s lots more to see, do and eat so join in the fun on Sunday 2nd December and help celebrate International Day of People with a Disability.

Download our Lifestart Family Fun Day Flyer and start spreading the word.

Lifestart and AROC Sport are joining together to make miracles happen for special kids who need your help. On Sunday 30 March 2008, hundreds of paddling crafts of all shapes and sizes will line up next to Manly Wharf, getting ready to dash towards Sydney Harbour!

This is a teams fundraising event open to anyone, from the competitive paddler to the complete novice. Each team will be provided with a 3 person sit-on-top kayak. Teams can be made up of just 3 people where you complete the full 21km course or you can choose a more relaxed relay option. Enter as a family, grab your friends or get your company to back you and help raise funds for Lifestart. To register click on the Kayak for Kids logo on the right.