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2 0 1 5 M A S Q U E R A D E B A L L

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THEMAD FOUNDATION

MASQUERADEBALL

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A CELEBRATION OF OUR 15TH YEAR

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www.madfoundation.com.au

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2 0 1 5 M A S Q U E R A D E B A L LM A D F O U N D A T I O N

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ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Rachelle Douglas

Monique George

Tim Fawcett

Petra Fawcett

Tim Hill

Kim Gascoigne

Anton Staindl

Michael Thorn

Damian Toohey

Chris Steiger

BENEFICIARY LIAISON

Jacqui Toohey

MAD AMBASSADOR

Marc Murphy

YO UR HO ST

Will Fowles

ENTERTAINMENT

The Phantom of the Opera

Performed by Antoinette Halloran

and James Egglestone

MUSIC

Jason Heerah

YO UR AUC TI ONE ER

Will Fowles* * *

www.theknight.com.au

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Over more than two decades,

The Knight has built an impeccable

reputation by making life easier for

Owners Corporations and its Members.

We are preeminent in our industry as

we provide exceptional management

services within a culture which is

supportive of our Staff and Clients.

As the Platinum Sponsor we are

extremely proud of our association

with the MAD Foundation as we also

strive to ‘make a difference’ in the

industry in which we operate.

Associated companies: Melbourne

Building Management (MBM),

Dymond Projects and REO Software.

Gregor Evans, Director



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M A D F O U N D A T I O N 2 0 1 5 M A S Q U E R A D E B A L L

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www.cisco.com.au

Cisco is a long term supporter of the

Make a Difference Foundation (MAD)

and we are delighted to be a gold

sponsor of the 2015 MAD Ball.

Cisco shares MAD’s core aim – to

challenge all of us to step up and

make a difference. Our corporate social

responsibility strategies and programs

focus on providing our staff, our partnersand our customers with opportunities

to give back to the communities in

which we do business.

MAD’s ability to have a direct and

immediate life-changing positive

impact on the children and families

they support aligns with Cisco’s mission;

to change the way we live, work, play

and learn.

Cisco’s technologies are transforming

the way our customers are doing

business and the way that governments

are engaging with citizens by using the

power of the network.

In an increasingly connected and busyworld, taking the time to support the

MAD Foundation Ball and throughout

the year is a key part of Cisco’s business

plans and we encourage others to ‘step

up and make a difference’ by supporting

MAD Foundation.

GOLD SPONSOR

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www.bunnings.com.au

Bunnings is Australia and New Zealand’s

leading retailer of home improvement

and outdoor living products and a major

supplier of building materials.

Operating from a network of large

warehouse stores, smaller format stores,

trade centres and frame and truss

manufacturing sites, Bunnings caters

for do-it-yourself customers as well

as builders and contractors.

Bunnings Warehouse – A proud sponsor

of the Make a Difference Foundation.

GOLD SPONSOR



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GOLD SPONSOR

A leading provider of skilled

mechanical engineering services,

John Beever Australia delivers essential

project management operations,

installation and maintenance services

to local, national and international

industries within the manufacturing,

resources, complex infrastructure

and industrial sectors.

John Beever Australia is a proud sponsor

of the Make a Difference Foundation.

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www.beever.com.au

GOLD SPONSOR

At Swisse, we are passionate about

three things: health, happiness and

wellbeing. We believe that the way

you live has a direct impact on the

enjoyment you get out of life. We

believe in celebrating life every day!

Swisse culture starts with the belief

that if we focus on people, passion and

principles, profits will naturally follow.We shorten the order of our priorities

at Swisse – people, principles and

passion before profit, ‘The 4 Ps’.

At the core of our philosophy is a

belief that the conventional approach

to health can be improved upon.

We believe that people should focus

on maintaining and sustaining their

wellness, rather than only seeking help

when their health is suffering. We also

believe that wellness is linked to how

we spend our time, what we put into

our bodies, and how we approach life.Positive thinking, positive relationships,

healthy food and healthy activities are

all part of living a healthy, happy life.

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M A D F O U N D A T I O N

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The Make a Difference Foundation is a

not-for-profit volunteer-run organisation

that raises funds to help disabled,

sick and disadvantaged children and

young people.

2015 is MAD Foundation’s fifteenth

year and over that time it has raised

in excess of $1.2 million and directly

supported over 250 children and their

families across Victoria and Australia,

and thousands of other people through

its support of other charities.

MAD Foundation’s major partner

is the Department of Developmental

Medicine at the Melbourne Royal

Children’s Hospital, which provides

care for children with conditions

such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida,

autism spectrum disorders, acquired

neurological disabilities, development

delay and other disabilities.

The Department identifies children

and families who desperately require

equipment, therapy and or respite

care, but cannot afford the cost.

MAD Foundation then directly

supports through the purchase of

equipment such as motorised andmanual wheelchairs, hoists and slings,

therapeutic beds, specialised car

seats and seating systems, walking

and standing frames, communication

and voice output devices, second skin

garments, plus occupational, speech

or physical therapy sessions.

MAD Foundation raises funds through

the not-to-be-missed MAD Foundation

Annual Charity Ball at the Plaza

Ballroom of the Regent Theatre in

Melbourne which has become the

premier charity fundraising event

over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The MAD Ball embodies the spirit

of the MAD Foundation where people

step up and make a difference by

coming together to have fun, celebrate

with their families, friends and colleagues

and raise funds for the beneficiaries.

MAD Foundation also raises funds

through other events and through direct

donations that are fully tax-deductible.

MAD Foundation partners with some of

Australia’s leading companies including

The Knight Alliance, Bunnings, Cisco,

John Beever Australia, Swisse, Marsh,

Fitzroys, Marriner Group, Punt Road,

Qenos, Telstra, Veolia and Whitbread.

A wholly volunteer run organisation,

MAD Foundation’s vision is to grow

sustainably to help more disadvantaged

children and adolescents.

MAD Foundation began when a groupof friends challenged themselves, their

families and friends to “step up and

make a difference” to help people in

the community who needed support.

In that spirit, MAD Foundation aims

to inspire and challenge all of us to

understand that a little effort can

make a big difference.

AB OU T MA D FOU NDA TI ON IN C.

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Further information can be found at www.madfoundation.com.au

ENTRÉE

Soft centred mozzarella burrata with green pea soup,

smoked ham hock and roasted hazelnut oil

MAIN

Beef tenderloin with celeriac cream and sautéed rainbow chard,

glazed shallots and red wine reduction (served with tomato jam,horseradish cream and salsa verde)

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~ Served Alternately with ~

Seared salmon with saffron risotto stuffed zucchini flowers,

basil scented clear tomato consommé and lemon infused extra virgin oil

Accompanied by dressed salad leaves

DESSERT

Fig and burnt caramel mousse with caramelised pistachios,sugared figs and vanilla scented Persian fairy floss

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Freshly brewed coffee and tea served with homemade petit fours

*Please note only previously advised dietary

intolerances or allergies will be accommodated.

BEVERAGES

DINNER MENU–

James B oags D raught

Mountain Goat Steam Ale

James B oags P remiu m Ligh t

Mineral Water,

Soft Drinks & Orange Juice

2014 Punt Road Chardonnay

2015 Punt Road Pinot Gris

2013 Punt Road Shiraz

NV Airlie Bank Chardonnay

Pinot Noir Sparkling

Napoleone Apple Cider



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T H E M A D F O U N D A T I O N

It has been a very busy year at MAD Foundation’s beneficiaries desk! Thanks to the

amazing generosity of MAD’s sponsors, donors and partners, we have been able to

Make A Difference to the lives of more than 50 children and their families. Here are

just 2 of the many thank-you’s MAD receives th rougho ut the year.

BENEFICIARIES

CASE

01

Ellie has a diagnosis of Wolf-Hirshorn syndrome with associatedglobal developmental delay, epilepsy, hearing impairment, postural

abnormalities and a vision impairment. She requires maximum

assistance for all activities of daily living. Ellie currently sleeps in

a standard cot that she has outgrown and it is unsafe. She currently

pulls herself into a standing position in her cot and is at very high

risk of falling out of her cot head first (as the cot rails come up

to her hip height) or falling backwards and hitting her head.

Ellie requires a bed that is safe and secure with high sides so that

Ellie can not pull herself up and fall out of as she is not safe without

full support and supervision of an adult.

FUNDING REQUIRED: $11,919 – this was the gap between SWEP funding

& full cost of item.

To the team at The MAD Foundation,

I have been writing this email in my head for a couple of daysnow, trying to work out how to word and convey how thankfulour family is to The MAD Foundation for providing thefull GAP funding of $11,000+ for the sleep safe bed for ourdaughter Ellie.

Your ge nerosi ty has compl etely blown us aw ay. We were soanxious when we found out the price of the only bed thatis suitable to keep Ellie safe while she sleeps, due toher having no fear, being a climber, and also no idea ofconsequence. The hefty price tag was a complete shock, and we wer e wor ried about obtain ing t he fun ds to purcha se it,as we were in no financial position to purchase it ourselves.

We just wanted to sa y a huge t hank y ou to every one i nvolv edat your organisation. This funding will mean that our big girl will be 110% safe i n her bed an d we as par ents c an sl eep wel l,not having to worry about her. This means the world to us.

Once again, thank you. Warmest Regards,

Melissa & Luke

MAD Foundation IncSuite 310, 19 Milton ParadeMalvern Victoria 3144

17 March 2015



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T H E M A D F O U N D A T I O N

Tom is 12 and he has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – a progressive

degenerative disease which causes muscle weakness and wasting.

Tom has reached a point where walking is becoming increasingly

difficult making it very hard to keep up with his peers and family,

just a t a time in his li fe when independence and mobi lity a re

vitally important.

“Tom had a trial of the scooter a few weeks ago and he loved it.

After talking to his mum she said that with this scooter there would

be so many things they could do as a family that they haven’t been

able to do since Tom’s mobility has decreased.

This is a family that is so thankful for any help they receive and

just want the best for their son. Waiti ng for funding for the scooter

through SWEP for 12 months is less than desirable and means that

Tom will miss out on so many things during this time.

As Tom’s condition is degenerative we don’t know for certain how

Tom will be in 12 months so we would love for him to have the

scooter as soon as possible.”

MAD Foundation provided $8500 to fund the purchase of a

4-wheeled scooter for Tom. This was the message we received

from his mum via his Case Manager:

BENEFICIARIES

CASE

02

Oh My Good Golly,

I really can’t believe that… how amazing.

Everyone involved are all total angels.

I now can’t wait to get home to tell Tom, he will be totallyecstatic. It couldn’t have come at a better time as over the lastcouple of weeks he has been on a big downer and frustratedand concerned (we certainly wont be able to keep him homenow ha-ha).

Thank you to you both for all the hard work and research youhave done on this for Tom. Robert and myself understand thehard work you put into these things for Tom and we thank you from the b ottom of ou r hea rts.

Again thank you, thank you.

Maize

MAD Foundation IncSuite 310, 19 Milton ParadeMalvern Victoria 3144

21 August 2015



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Payment by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card is required on the night immediately

following the close of bidding. Unless otherwise stated, all goods are to be collected

by the purchaser on the evening. Items over $5000 will require a minimum deposit

of this amount, with the balance to be paid within three (3) working days of this event.

1. A DAY IN THE LIFE

This is a rare opportunity to spend a day unlike no other for 8 people whilst you

wine, fly and dine!

During the day, your party of 8 will share flying via Helicopter and traveling by

luxury car for an incredible daytime outing; VIP WINE TASTING at Two Premium

YARRA VALLEY WINERIES with a 2-course GOURMET LUNCH at either DeBortoli

or TarraWarra Estate.

Returning to Melbourne via luxury car, you will embark upon home arriving to

Dine like royalty with your own PERSONAL CHEF & WAITER to deliver a full

3-course meal. All your service needs will be attended to so you can finish your

ultimate day in comfort. Live like royalty!

_VALUED OVER $1 0,000.

_9 M ONTH EXPIRY.

_WEIG HT RE STRIC TIONS APPLY.

_SUBJ ECT TO WEATHER CONDIT IONS.

2. BALI LUXURY VILLA

Stunning Balinese inspired, architect designed home, nestled amongst the natural

forest in the friendly village of Cepaka. Only 20 minutes away from everything you

need such as beautiful beaches, dining, nightlife and shopping at Seminyak and Kuta.

Sleeps up to 8 people in comfort (6 adults – 2 children). 3 large bedrooms,

2 with ensuite (4th bedroom sleeps 2 singles).

Relax in your open air lounge and dining area. Enjoy the tranquil scenery from

the stunning outdoor terrace with covered lounge plus sunbathing lounge.

The outdoor, covered dining table is ideal for lunchtime treats or an evening

dinner under the stars.

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

LIVE AUCTION RULES

Take a dip in the lush garden swimming pool to cool off in the tropical heat.

Our Private Chef is at your request including complimentary traditional welcome

dinner on your first full night. Includes daily housekeeping with friendly house

manager, housekeeper and gardener. Modern, fully self-contained property.

Includes WiFi, iPod, Phone, TV and DVD.

_BOOKI NG AVAILABIL ITY U NTIL 30 JU NE, 2017.

_FLIGH TS NOT INCLUD ED.

3. TWENTY20 CRICKET MATCH — LUKE HODGE’S XI

A truly unique once in a lifetime corporate opportunity for you and your guests

to play in Luke Hodge’s XI v Marc Murphy’s XI in a Twenty20 cricket match in

2015/16. 5 AFL stars per team. Invite your colleagues, clients, friends and play with

the elite in the AFL or enjoy the carnival atmosphere of this memorable day. Playing

on a turf wicket in leafy Glen Iris, this is the perfect corporate entertainment with a

significant point of difference. Fully catered with BBQ, drinks and kids activities for

all your guests. Don’t miss this opportunity! Donated by Connors Sports Management.

*WINNING BIDDER OF THE LUKE HODGE XI ALSO HAS THE OPTION TO BUY THE MARC MURPHY XI AT THE

SAME PRICE TO PREVENT GOING TO AUCTION.

4. TWENTY20 CRICKET MATCH — MARK MURPHY’S XI

A truly unique once in a lifetime corporate opportunity for you and your guests

to play in Marc Murphy’s XI v Luke Hodge’s XI in a Twenty20 cricket match in

2015/16. 5 AFL stars per team. Invite your colleagues, clients, friends and play with

the elite in the AFL or enjoy the carnival atmosphere of this memorable day. Playing

on a turf wicket in leafy Glen Iris, this is the perfect corporate entertainment with a

significant point of difference. Fully catered with BBQ, drinks and kids activities for

all your guests. Don’t miss this opportunity! Donated by Connors Sports Management.

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS cont.

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INCLUDES:

• Up to 8 People, 7 Nights.

• Personal Chef.

• Private driver and transfers.

• Housekeeper and gardener.

• 3 large bedrooms and smaller

bedroom.

• “…the best staff in Bali”



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5. PHILIPPE MOUCHEL

World renowned, and Australia’s most respected French Chef, cooking for your

Party of 10 at HOME. Limited time only! The chef, chef’s revere!

This is an incredibly rare opportunity for one of the world’s finest French chefs

to come into your home and prepare a stunning meal for you and friends.

Philippe’s credentials are simply second to none. His career was established in the

kitchens of Michelin Star rated restaurants throughout France. An apprenticeship

overseen by none less than the man widely regarded as the ‘Chef of the Century’,

Paul Bocuse.

Philippe’s impeccable talent for French cuisine lead him across the world opening

restaurants for Paul Bocuse in Japan, America and Australia. Critical acclaim would

follow Philippe into Australia with the establishment of his own award winning

restaurants Langtons, Liberte, The Brasserie and PM24.

Now Philippe is ready to make your kitchen his next Chefs Hat rated restaurant for

a night. A 3-course culinary feast awaits your party of 10 along with incredible service

by your dedicated maitre d’. Revel in the opportunity to share Philippe’s passion for

food as he prepares in front of you, a meal you will savour for years to come.

This is one of the finest and most extravagant dining experiences available in

Australia. Don’t miss out!

_VALUED OVER $9 ,000.

_CONDI TIONS APPLY.

6. DAY WITH LLEYTON HEWITT

You and a guest will spend 2 hours with the youngest ever world number one

tennis player and Australian Davis Cup hero, Lleyton Hewitt. Slip into your tennis

gear, grab your racquet and join Lleyton on court for a one hour lesson, then wipeoff the sweat and head to lunch to hear Lleyton regale you with stories of life as

a world number one and global touring tennis pro. This priceless experience is

available in Melbourne between January and April 2016 at a time to be negotiated.

_DONATED BY SWI SSE.


7. 19TH CENTURY GRAND ART CHATEAU IN BURGUNDY, FRANCE

A magnificent stay awaits those willing to explore the Cote dO’r, home to

some of the worlds’ best wine regions, dining, and exquisite countryside.

• 7 nights, sleeping up to 10 adults or 8 adults & 4 children.

• Housekeeping included.

Situated on 2.5 acres, this 700m2 grand provincial estate, exudes charm and

character in the quiet countryside of a Bourgogne town; a gateway to thehome of some of the world’s premium vineyards and culinary fare.

Slowly restored over the last ten years, the 19th century character has been

meticulously matched with artistic flair, invoking themes of industrial chic,

artisan flavour together with a feel of warehouse and provincial living.

This truly is an opportunity to experience grandeur in all forms of life.

Be it with family or friends, don’t miss out!

• Located approx. 1 hour from Dijon.

_FLIGH TS AN D TRAN SFERS NOT IN CLUDED.

_VALID FO R 12 MONTHS BETWEE N JANUA RY – DECEM BER 2 016.

_HEATING UPGRADE FEE B ETWEE N NOVEM BER – DEC EMBER 2016.


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ACCOMMODATION FEATURES:

• 6 rooms in all, across 2 levels.

• Huge open kitchen and dining table.

• 3 separate lounges.

• 2 open fireplaces throughout.

• Stunning grand staircase.

• Art space.

• Lush pastures and outdoor dining.



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8. NIGHT WITH OPRAH WINFREY

A priceless opportunity to meet the world famous superstar and inspirational

presenter, Oprah Winfrey, at h er exclusive Perth show. The prize is for two people

and is on Monday 7 December. You’ll get to meet and greet Oprah, take a photo with

her then join the audience in VIP seats for ‘An Evening With Oprah’ presented by

Swisse. Make a long weekend of it, visit the many sites in and around Perth and

cap off the trip with this priceless experience.

_DONATED BY SWI SSE. _TRANS FERS NOT INC LUDED.

_INCLU DES $1000 TRAVEL VOU CHER DONATED BY WHI TESTAR T RAVEL.

9. THE LIVING BEATLES

Incredible, one-off custom designed memorabilia item, featuring hand signed

items of Sir PAUL McCARTNEY and RINGO STARR. True collectors’ piece!

A McCartney signed vintage magazine page c. 1964 and a photo signed by Ringo

Starr c. late 2000’s, together in a wonderful display alongside an original Beatles LP.

Four Beatles autographs on an album reached $300KUS in the last 12 months,

so this is truly an incredible investment item and the centre piece of any

memorabilia collection.

_COMP LETE WITH LIFETI ME C ERTIFI CATE OF AUTHEN TICITY.

10. PIECE OF EQUIPMENT — WIZZYBUG DONATION

The Wizzybug is an innovative and fun, bright red mobility vehicle for toddlers

with disabilities. They have puncture proof tyres so parks and playgrounds that had

previously been inaccessible can now be explored.

Can you Step and help us fund the cost of $10,000 to purchase a Wizzybug? You will

be helping a young child with a disability to zip around with their friends and family

and move independently for the first time.

Please note that if you win the bidding on this item, you will in fact be making a

donation to the MAD Charitable Fund for the winning bid amount. As such, this

amount will be tax deductible.

1ST PRIZE

GOLD CLASS PRIVATE CINEMA

for 24 People at CROWN Village Cinemas

with Food and Soft Drink package!

Valued at $1,999

Generously donated by Jonathan and Joanna Clancy

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2ND PRIZE

Ipad mini 64GB

Valued at $699

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3RD PRIZE

Nespresso coffee machine by Delonghi

Valued at $300

Generously donated by Vertex Group

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The MAD Foundation Charity Ball raffle forms a central part of this

evening’s fundraising activities. You can get actively involved by following

the instructions below.

Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. Please complete your details (name, table

number and telephone number) on the tickets and place your stub and money

in the envelope provided.

Entry closes on collection of the envelope from each table at 8:00pm.

RAFFLE PRIZES

RAFFLE RULES



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HOW TO BID IN YOUR BOLD BIDS AUCTION MENU

Bold Bids is simple to use. Each guest has a BOLD BIDS Auction Menu at their table.

The Auction Menu contains all the wonderful Auction Items available for tonight’s

Bold Bids Auction.

To make a bid simply follow these instructions:

• Write you BOLDEST BID above the Starting Price for each

item you wish to bid on.

• You can bid on as many items as you like.

• However, you can only bid once per item, so BID BOLDLY.

• Complete all your personal details on the back of the Auction Menu,

including your name, table number, phone and email address.

• To avoid payment queues, you can even write your credit

card details down.

For some auction lots tonight, more than one package or item is available,

so we can award multiple winners, raising even more funds for the MAD Foundation.

You can hand in your completed Auction Menu at any stage of the evening by

handing to one of our auction team members or placing in the BOLD BIDS box.

Winners will be notified at their tables. All framed goods will be delivered free

within 25kms of the Melbourne CBD otherwise a small fee will be charged.

All experience vouchers will be available to collect on the night.

Please feel free to ask any of the auction team or volunteers for any assistance

or questions you have regarding the BOLD BIDS Auction.

We look forward to accepting your bids and don’t forget —

BID ONCE, BID BOLDLY!

BOLD BIDS AUCTION

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OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BID’NESS!

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