More than 3000 people turned out for Discovery Day at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s Cruden Farm on March 14 to raise money for Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.
The record crowd was treated to perfect sunny conditions at the “Let’s Party!” themed family event, raising an incredible $120,000 for research into conditions such as cancer, allergies, premature birth and diabetes.
The sixth annual event featured a special performance by popular children’s entertainer Justine Clarke, as well stage shows by Active Kidz, The Kazoos and DJ Southwick.
Other activities included pony rides, face painting, roving entertainers, an animal farm, Anaconda rock climbing wall, craft by Spotlight and Fizz Kidz, market stalls, and various sports clinics from SOCCERWISE®, Ready Steady Go! and Healthy Aussie Kids.
Thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, supporters, event committee, happy helpers and all guests who made Discovery Day 2010 a great success. Special thanks to our Patron Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE who once again generously shared her beautiful Cruden Farm with us all.
Discovery Day Event Committee
Fleur Arnold, Jackie Bursztyn, Alix Fletcher, Victoria Gillespie, Kate Kavanagh, Jill Murray, Susie O’Neill (co-chair), Monique Rajch, Dahlia Sable, Michelle Wenzel (co-chair)
Raffle winners
| Charlotte Coote Irish Bed Linen Range, two queen flat sheets + pillow slips $1655 |
Monique Rajch |
| Two nights acom at ROYCE hotel + Dish dinner + Scanlan voucher $1650 |
Lucia O'Neill |
| Phil & Ted's Mountain Buggy Pram & The Little Nest chair $1365 |
Zeffie Poulakis |
| Antler luggage & ModelCo gift bag $1200 |
Danni Hosking |
| Anaconda kayak and a Bonds family clothing pack $1164 |
Alex Parrington |
| Purebaby giftbox, Spotlight childrens bed sheet & towel set + BMW racing car $1095 |
N Sable |
| Comtel Corporation I-phone $1000 |
Leonardi |
| Food & Desire 3 course dinner for 10 at home $1000 |
Rob Linslade |
| Soccerwise lessons for 12 months + starter kit $1000 |
Cheralyn Price |
| Henry Bucks $500 voucher and a Bezoar Cashmere jumper $900 |
Libby McNaughton |
| Collette Dinnigan enfant children's package $750 |
Libby McNaughton |
| Rockpool Bar & Grill dining voucher $750 |
Patrick Estalote |
| Hepburn bathhouse & spa package $750 |
Leonard Hamersfeld |
| The Lyall Hotel acom + Harveys dining voucher $725 |
Joan Lefroy |
| Love & Lustre silk robe & silk lace chemise $510 |
David Dynan |
| Bistro Guillaume dining voucher $500 |
Richard Chapman |
| Trunk Dining Voucher $500 |
Leonard Hamersfeld |
| Cosi Dining Voucher $500 |
Candy Rosenbaum |
| Samsung digital camera + 5 double tickets to palace cinemas $469 |
R MacNeil |
| Sofitel Werribee Mansion & Spa package $299 |
Ellen Scott |
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Josephine, Olivia and Meena check out the Herald Sun showbags
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Justine Clarke performs on the main stage
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Tom has a ball in the games area
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Gus tries his hand at soccer
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Charlotte saddles up for a pony ride
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Tabitha takes in the atmosphere of the market stalls
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Bella and Maddy clown around with Kikki the Clown
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Jack and Josh on the play equipment
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Sam and Alanah meet the babies in the animal farm
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Nicholas finds a furry friend
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Sofia takes in the action at the Fizz Kids tent
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Victoria gets crafty in the Spotlight craft tent
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All the action from the day
Photos by Carolyn Yencken. To see more photos from the day and for copies please visit www.greatphotos.com.au
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