For a review of this event please see:  Review of Qld Christmas Fundraising

Christmas carols, carnival rides, entertainment, food and fireworks are all happening this Saturday at Wynnhum Carols by the Bay, Brisbane, supporting the Fragile X Association Australia.

Festivities start at 3pm with a mini fair, music, dance performances and multicultural refreshments. Activities include children’s rides, amusements, pony rides, facepainting and glowsticks. Santa is even planning on coming along in the evening.

Image julie_g Flickr

Raffle

Proceeds of raffle will go to Fragile X Australia. Mel, Janine, Paul and Greg will be walking around the on the day selling tickets. They will be wearing  black Fragile X Association Shirts.

Prizes

• 1st Prize – IT’S A CLASH OF THE FOOTY CODES!
  An AFL Western Bulldogs shirt signed by 2008 Brownlow winner ADAM COONEY. Donated by the Mikkelsen Family PLUS A Seafood Buffet for 2 at the Bronco’s Leagues Club Kindly Donated by the BRONCO’S LEAGUES CLUB
• 2nd Prize – A Kevin O7 Shirt signed by Prime Minister, KEVIN RUDD,
  PLUS A photo of Kevin Rudd and M P Kerry Rea, signed by KEVIN RUDD –Kindly Donated by M P KERRY REA
• 3rd Prize – A Prepaid Mobile Phone – Kindly Donated by ALLPHONES at the MYER CENTRE
• 4th Prize – A Bronco’s cap signed by Bronco and QLD State of Origin Legend – SHANE WEBCKE Donated by the Mikkelsen Family

Kerry Rea MP for Bonner, Qld kindly organised for Kevin Rudd P.M. to sign the Kevin 07 shirt as well as the signed photo.

Kevin Rudd PM and Kerry Rea MP

We are grateful that Kerry has taken the time to learn about Fragile X syndrome, it’s definitely a positive step towards raising awareness about Fragile X syndrome. Our thanks go to Kerry Rae MP and Kevin Rudd PM.

Many thanks to Adam Cooney for taking time out of his busy schedule to sign the T shirt.

Adam Cooney with Chloe and Tom. Tom has Fragile X Syndrome.

Auction

Redlands Ulysses Motor Bike Club Members Kate and Vince will be auctioning off toys. All proceeds will go towards finding a
cure for Fragile X syndrome and towards helping QLD families to travel from QLD to NSW for the Fragile X Syndrome children’s clinics at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead.

Kate and Vince

A huge thank you to Vince and Kate for helping to fundraise for Fragile X syndrome and for raising awareness about the condition.

Carols By the Bay Details

20 DECEMBER 2008

GEORGE CLAYTON PARK, Cnr. of Wynnum Esplanade and Gordon Pde.

Opens – 3pm

Community Carol singing starts at 7:00pm and Santa will be popping in for a visit.

Raffle draw and Fireworks by “Mr. Fireworks” followed by the Fire Twirlers Fireworks at 8:30PM

Details of mini carnivalm entertainment, food and drinks

Schedule of Events