Variety Bash - (New Dates) October 19th - 28th, 2021
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In October 2021 – Car11 Apollo 11 will be making the trek from Melbourne to Great Keppel Island – the long way – via Birdsville.
After our epic, award winning, 2019 journey from Melbourne to Geraldton WA (5100km), we are eager to again participate in raising funds for Variety -The Children’s Charity, supporting disadvantage Aussie kids. Please note, all money raised goes directly to Variety and is tax-deductible. We will be joining other Variety Bash crews in what we hope to be a life changing experience for the towns we visit, the children and ourselves.
In 2021 our team has expanded with two Bash rookies – Peter McDonald and Paul Menzies. They are joining Car 11 Apollo 11 [Michael Belcher, Glen Burgin and Shane Jenkins] as key NASA Apollo Support.
To ensure a successful and safe return from space we have also engaged the NASA Mission Control team of Dave Glenister and Steve Salathiel, in Car 4321. They are back to tackle another Bash with us.
We could not achieve our fundraising targets without the incredible generosity from our supporters and sponsor networks.
A huge shout-out to inaugural sponsors:
Shane Cook Homes
GB Forestry
Legro Lawyers
J&P Wittick Motors
Ballarat Kwik Kopy
Dennis Gyomber Urology
Finanalyze Financial Planning
Essendon Anaesthetics
These sponsors’ support over the years has been integral to our and Variety's mission “To empower Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs, to live, laugh and learn.” We encourage other businesses and individuals to also engage in support of disadvantaged Aussie kids.
This year Car 11 – Apollo 11 is hoping to raise at least $10,000.
A message from Variety:
In 2019, the Variety Bash raised a record $1.8M, which we hope to break again in 2021. We can only do this with your support. It is truly appreciated.
The Variety Bash is a once in a lifetime chance to experience remote and regional parts of Australia in outrageously themed classic cars (eg our 1988 Mercedes 300SEL), all in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity.
Throughout the event, we’ll be visiting local towns, stopping into schools and organisations to help kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs through the provision of educational, health and mobility equipment. And the giving doesn’t stop there! Variety continue to support children, families and communities throughout the year with funds raised from the Variety Bash.
Help us give Aussie kids a fair go – please donate today!
My Achievements
Goal! Ten donations received for kids in need!
$500 will supply an iPad for a non-verbal child
$1,000 will supply a specialised trampoline for children with sensory needs
$3,000 buys a portable scooter for a child with limited mobility
Oh wow $10,000 for kids in need. You are champs!!
My Entries
Variety Vic Bash - Postponed until October 19th - 28th 2021.
Tuesday 10th Aug
Dear Bash Family,
It is with a heavy heart that we advise that the 2021 Variety Vic Bash cannot go ahead as planned. Therefore,
The 2021 Variety Vic Bash from Melbourne to Great Keppel Island is postponed.
We really hoped we would never have to make this announcement. Our staff and Bash Support Committee have been working tirelessly over the last two years to do everything they can to bring this Bash to life. Unfortunately, timing was not on our side. With the current restrictions on interstate border movements and density limits in venues, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 Variety Bash.
But we have dates to run the event in October 2021!
As you can imagine, we are still keen to run a Bash in 2021. We have been in touch with our on route suppliers and vendors, to determine availability and can propose a couple of options for the event to go ahead. We've now settled on October 19th - 28th 2021.
Countdown Clock: T - 43 days ( June 29, 2021)
Tuesday 29th Jun
Not a moment to waste. Activity ramping up. NASA engineers lowering the Command and Service Module (CSM) onto the Lunar Module (LM) / Spacecraft LM Adaptor (SLA).
We are close to our minimum fundraising target of $7500 and hoping to exceed $10,000 with your help. All donations go directly to Variety - The Children’s Charity, and are tax deductible. One day left for those 20/21 FY tax deductions. Thank you all for your generosity.
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Countdown Clock: T - 50 days ( June 22, 2021)
Tuesday 22nd Jun
Apollo11’s Saturn V (and F1s) getting some TLC.
Fundraising progressing well thanks to the amazing generosity of our sponsors, supporters and broader community. Every dollar helps and goes directly to Variety.
Thank you again. Your help and generosity is greatly appreciated.
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Countdown Clock: T - 60 days ( June 12, 2021)
Monday 14th Jun
Time flies when you are engineering a Moon Landing! Where did those 40 days just go? We are now only 60 days from lift-off. Our fundraising campaign for 2021 is ramping up. To everyone who has contributed so far, and to those thinking of donating, please remember all donations go directly to Variety - The Children's Charity, are Tax Deductible, and are helping disadvantaged Aussie kids. Thank you again. Your help and generosity is greatly appreciated.
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Countdown Clock: T - 100 days ( May 3, 2021)
Sunday 2nd May
COVID - Bash Update - Postponed till 2021
Tuesday 30th Jun
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Following the recent Federal and State Government announcements, the decision has been made to postpone the 2020 Variety Victoria Bash in August 2020 to August 2021. The route, stops, final destination and duration will remain the same.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the planning and development of the 2020 Variety Bash and are delighted that all the hard work and generosity of spirit will come to fruition, just 12 months later in the 2021 Variety Bash (11-20 August 2021).
Mallacoota Mini Bash - 29/2/2020 - Fire Effected Regions
Sunday 23rd Feb
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The Variety Motoring Team have been working hard with the local community to work out the ways in which we can help and provide support in the medium to long term.
Our donations to fire affected areas were presented on Saturday to Bruthen Primary School and on Sunday to Mallacoota P-12 College. Donations consisted of laptops, sports equipment, bikes, books and games.
Thank you all for your generous support. Variety quickly raised over $11,000, to purchase these laptops, along with receiving other donations from our wider support community.
Team Car 11 Apollo 11 witnessed some of the aftermath of the East Gippsland fires. For hundreds of Kms, work continues today on the cleanup, all the way down to Mallacoota and beyond. Glad we were able to help in some way.
Thanks again for all your support.
Car 11 Apollo 11.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.02k
Amanda Baric
$765
John Gray
Good luck guys! Wash the dust down appropriately.
$750
Glen
$750
Glen B
$550
Community Bank Bacchus Marsh Bendigo Bank
Good luck Car11Apollo11
$515
Dennis Gyomber
Looking forward to blast off and all the photos. God speed Gentlemen!!
$515
Will Pianta
Great commitment. Dream big!
$515
Foodworks Bacchus Marsh
Good Luck
$312
Peter Mcdonald
$260
Ian Hogarth
Take her to warp factor 8, Scotty
$260
Richard
Great cause and great fun! Enjoy your time having an impact on the children you meet on the bash
$260
Ernest And Jo
Good Luck!
$260
David Vote
Not sure how yr goin’ to all squeeze in! But reassured by Apollo 11 ‘s might 💪 Glen you’ll be back for history 🐯🏆
$260
Sweeney Estate Agents
What a great cause guys I hope you do well and have a great time doing it…
$260
Tony Weaver
$260
Drew Kowalski
Great work Apollo 11 Team!
$250
Juris Briedis
$208
Stephanie Sarantopoulos
Enjoy the freedom and the ride out there!
$208
Colin Smith
$156
Jamie
$104
Anonymous
$104
Moira Rush
Good luck and fingers crossed that border closures don’t impact on your journey!
$104
Anonymous
$104
Michelle Chan
So Australia does have a space program! Good luck with your mission Glen and Apollo 11
$104
Dave T
Good luck, Glen & co!
$104
Frank Parker
Up up and away!
$104
Jenny Gist
Keep going with this excellent fundraiser
$104
Ian Chao
Incredible effort once again. Have a great time, sounds like it’ll be an epic journey
$104
Finanalyze Financial Planning
Have fun
$104
Michael Belcher
$104
Anonymous
Wishing Apollo 11 well in 2020!
$104
Matthew Klar
$100
S Seevanayagam
$100
Joseph Lew
bon voyage
$100
Bacchus Marsh Newsagency
$100
Peter Kelly
$52
Matt Tomkins
Great cause Macca, good luck with it all.
$52
Nigel Bullen
Good luck and have fun.
$52
Murfitt
$52
Marc Sztajniger
$52
Pat Mumford
$52
Naytha Saw
$52
Patrick Jackson - Ump
Good on ya Peter Mac!
$50
Jordan Andrews
$50
John Kohn
Just awesome Have fun
$50
Anonymous
$46.80
William Hoffmann
$41.60
Janie & Bruce Garner
Enjoy the rally. Sounds like a lot of fun.
$26
Nick Lyons
Good luck Michael!
$26
Stu Anderson
$26
Sinem Ekici
Car 11 Apollo 11 GOOD LUCK!!!!!
$26
Chris Gordon
$26
Buzz
Nice work mate! Hope the races are on in Birdsville while you’re there.
$25
Adam Jackson
i hope u can liftoff and godspeed to u all.
$25
Amy Glover
$25
Randall Gibson - Afl Boundary Umpires
$25
Shane Thiele
Good Luck Peter Mac and crew. Have a safe (and enjoyable) trip!
$20.80
G & M Williamson
$20.80
Mumma Jo
Well done guys
$20
Anonymous
$15.60
Eleanor New
Go Glen Go xx Wooooooosh!!!!
$15
Go Glen and crew!