Thousands of children and families flocked to the 6th Annual Illawarra Brick show held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April, which has seen over $30,000 raised in support of KidsWish. Graham Draper from GongLUG, who are a small group of AFOL’s (Adult fans of LEGO), hosted the event and has been proudly supporting KidsWish through this event since it began.
The main attraction at this year’s event was a scaled model of the Golden Gate Bridge measuring approximately 15m long and just over 2m high. Guests could get up close and personal with LEGO Master stars including Fleur Watkins from season 3 and Alex Towler from season 4 and the current Grand Masters season. The raffle attracted a lot of attention, seeing one lucky family walk away with over $2,000 worth of LEGO!
This year’s event welcomed Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club as a sponsor, with their support contributing to the event’s fundraising efforts. The money raised will support the free programs and events that KidsWish provide for children living with disability or illness. The challenges faced by these families, along with limited funding, can make attending programs and events difficult. Emily Wright, the events and fundraising manager for KidsWish says “KidsWish strive to provide special opportunities and experiences for families, and it is through the ongoing support of the Illawarra community that we can continue to build a community that can be enjoyed by all”.
Graham and the KidsWish team are looking forward to bringing an even bigger and better brick show to the Illawarra in 2024.
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The KidsWish Science Spectacular returned for its third year, on Thursday 26 September, offering children living with disability or illness and their families exclusive access to the incredible Science Space
80 golfers took to The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove on Friday 20 September for the 2024 KidsWish Golf Day. The sun was shining, and the weather conditions set
The Roller Hawks maintained their dominance over the Hawks in their head-to-head match-up but having fun was the most important part of the KidsWish Charity Match at the Snakepit Stadium
We’d love to hear how yourself or someone you know has been impacted by KidsWish.
KidsWish acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we provide services. We recognise the strength and intergenerational resilience of Elders and honour the culture and knowledge of community leader’s past, present and emerging.
KidsWish acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we provide services. We recognise the strength and intergenerational resilience of Elders and honour the culture and knowledge of community leader’s past, present and emerging.
KidsWish operates in partnership with The Disability Trust.
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Tell us how KidsWish has touched your life. This is an opportunity to share your KidsWish experience. These questions are provided as a guide to help us to understand the full picture of your story and how KidsWish has impacted you and your family.
There is no need to provide a response to every question.
1. Why/how did you become involved with KidsWish? 2. What do you get out of your involvement with KidsWish? 3. Why is KidsWish important to you? 4. How does KidsWish help you/your family? 5. Who is in your family? 6. What challenges do you face? 7. Your child/children’s diagnosis?
