Start A New Life website officially launched!The Start a New Life website was officially launched on February 13th 2004. Over the coming months, as Colin prepares for his walk, extra information will be added to the site, including:
Stay tuned for future developments. Colin opens Hills sports day.Colin Ricketts attended the Combined Small Schools Sports Day held at Ironbank Oval in the Adelaide Hills. Mr Ricketts was invited to officially open the sports day on Friday March 26, which is held annually and attended by Scott Creek, Mylor, Callington, Basket Range and Upper Sturt Primary Schools. Over 300 students participated with the support and supervision of Teachers, Parents and family members. Prior to the Sports Day commencing, Mr Ricketts shared with all those in attendance of his previous ultra-running experiences and his upcoming challenge of walking around Australia. "Sport is my passion and you do not have to be the best...but what is more important, is to always do your best!" he said. Lion-hearted Colin supported by Hahndorf service group.The Hahndorf Lions Club has chosen to support dedicated fundraiser Colin Ricketts in his quest of walking around Australia raising money for kids with cancer. On Tuesday night, March 16, Mr Ricketts was inducted as a new member of the service club, highlighting his reputation as a supporter of the community and its people. On the same night the club announced it would give 100% support to Mr Ricketts’ cause, by adopting his walk as an official club project. In October, Mr Ricketts will walk around Australia raising money for the McGuinness McDermott Foundation which support kids with cancer. The club has placed $1000 into a trust fund and aims to be in contact with every Lions Club in Australia over the next 20 months raising awareness, money and support while Colin is on his 12-month walk. Mr Ricketts said he was honored to become a member of the club and was looking forward to working with the club to raise as much money as possible on his journey. "It is fantastic to know I have this type of support from the club, including the ability to network with 1200 Lions Clubs around the country, adding a further boost to our fundraising opportunities," he said. Lions member Ron West, who has formed a sub-commitee to over see all activities relating to Mr Ricketts’ walk, said the club was excited about the opportunity to raise money for a great cause. "The project will be a huge undertaking, something all Lions Club members Australia wide can support and feel some satisfaction for helping our children with cancer," he said. COLIN SHARES DREAM WITH STUDENTSFitness and fundraising enthusiast, Colin Ricketts has begun sharing his goal of walking around Australia for charity with schools across South Australia. On Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9-10, Colin traveled to Mt Gambier and spoke to more than 200 students from three schools about his life, ambitions and inspirations. Colin said he enjoyed the opportunity to share his experiences, something he intends to do a lot more of before beginning his walk in October. “It was good to get down to Mt Gambier and share my life with the students and staff of the schools and at the same time promote my walk and the cause,” he said. “They were all very welcoming ... they showed a lot of interest, asked a lot of great questions and were genuinely interested in supporting me and kids with cancer. “A lot of the students said they were keen to walk the leg from Millicent to Mt Gambier with me, while others indicated they would like to do some kind of fundraising.” Colin’s first visit to an Adelaide Hills school was on Tuesday March 2 when he was invited to speak to the students at Scott Creek Primary School. He said he thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the small school and enjoyed answering a variety of different questions. Scott Creek Primary School principal Bruce Norris said it was a fantastic opportunity for the students to have met and spoke with Colin. “He is an amazing person and the students certainly realised that,” he said. “To meet someone who is going to walk around the country for a very good cause is something they will never forget.” Colin said he would like to thank all the schools and O’Connor Airlines for making the Mt Gambier visit possible. Fundraising Movie Night at Mt BarkerA fundraising Movie Night is being held at Wallis Theatre, Mt Barker on Saturday 21 February 2004, commencing at 7.00pm. Julia Roberts new release “Mona Lisa Smile” will be shown, with supper & refreshments provided on completion. Come along for a night of fun, meet Colin, raffle prizes to be won, bring your friends! To purchase tickets, contact Keryn Ogilvie Ph 0402 048 814. MOVIE NIGHT A BIG WINNERStart A New Life’s Colin Ricketts has raised over $3500 for kids with cancer at a recent movie night at Mt Barker. More than 250 people attended the event at the Wallis cinema complex last Saturday night (Feb 21) to support Mr Ricketts who, in October, will walk around Australia raising money for the McGuinness McDermott Foundation. It was the first of many events planned before the Hahndorf fitness ultraist begins his world record breaking attempt to walk around the country on foot. He said he was overwhelmed by the support of everyone that attended. “It was a fantastic feeling and has given me more inspiration to do the walk,” he said. “Everyone has just been so supportive of the cause and I can ’t thank them enough. The Hills community is very generous and it was once again shown on Saturday night.” Upcoming Quiz NightStart A New Life are having ‘The Mad Hatters’ QUIZ NIGHT on Friday, 28th May 2004 at the ASHTON MEMORIAL HALL, Cnr Lobethal & Stony Rise Roads, Ashton. Tickets are $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family (ie: 2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children). The time is 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start with a BYO supper & drinks. To purchase tickets & book a table of 10 contact: Keryn Ogilvie c/- Short Stuff Clothing Co, Kiwanis chip in with $1000
Quiz Night Raises $700.00‘The Mad Hatters’ QUIZ NIGHT was held on Friday, 28th May 2004 at the Ashton Memorial Hall and thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended. $700.00 was raised to further assist fundraising for the McGuinness McDermott Foundation, Caring For Kids with Cancer. MBF leads the wayA private health company has led the way in support of Colin Ricketts’ challenge to walk around Australia for charity. Australia’s largest privately managed health insurer MBF recently donated Mr Ricketts more than $10,000 in his quest to raise money for kids with cancer. Starting in October, Mr Ricketts will walk anti-clockwise around Australia, raising money for the McGuinness McDermott Foundation. As well as raising funds in his campaign, entitled ‘Start a New Life’, he also hopes to set a new world record by completing the 15,000km journey in less than 12 months. MBF national public affairs manager David Jones said Mr Ricketts’ campaign resonated strongly with the company. "Colin is undertaking a positive challenge to help others, that benefits the community and which has the end result of helping kids with cancer lead happier and healthier lives," he said. "MBF is proud to support Colin and his quest to raise money for many Australian children who have, or who are suffering from cancer." The company has also given Mr Ricketts a 12-month health insurance membership valued at more than $1400. Mr Ricketts said the support of MBF was important to his campaign of walking around Australia. "MBF’s approach toward promoting good health within the community is consistent with my own thinking," he added. |
MBF – Australia’s largest privately managed health insurer – recently launched their innovative workplace health program to combat weight related diseases. MBF’s 10,000 Steps program was officially launched in Adelaide on Thursday, 22 July in Rundle Mall. Having already conducted launches in Brisbane and Sydney, MBF has introduced the 10,000 steps program to motivate employees to undertake physical activity by toting up 10,000 steps per day, measured on a pedometer supplied by MBF. |
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MBF Managing Director and CEO, Mr Eric Dodd, assisted by Colin Ricketts, cut the ribbon to officially launch the MBF workplace program to MBF employees as they commenced their inaugural walk in the 10,000 steps program from Rundle Mall. MBF urges other Companies to follow their lead. |
OFFICIAL START
Colin will officially start the walk on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 12 noon from the Adelaide Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Brougham Place, in front of the Samuel Way Building. For more information contact PUBLICITY.
To become a sponsor or if you wish to share any information about how you can assist Colin and his quest to find more sponsorship email: colin@startanewlife.com.au
PARISH HILL WINES OFFER SUPPORT
Parish Hill Wines in the Adelaide Hills have offered their support for Colin by donating $5 for every bottle of wine sold through mail order.
People can order the quality Parish Hill wines and support Colin, by visiting www.parishhill.com.au
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Last updated: October 7, 2006