Community Service

Let's Go Cruisin' is all about having fun with family friends and the cars, but a big part of what we do and why we do it is to raise funds for charities and other deserving community service organisations. Your entrant fee, general public entry, LGC merchandise and even raffle money goes towards making this possible.

As you can see from the chart, in 2008 we donated $3,910. Then we exceeded our expectations by raising $9,750 in 2009. In 2010 we were able to raise a new record of $13,000.
Amazingly this year we have been able to raise $23,400!
This was in no small part to the Drive-In nght and charity auction. We are so fortunate to have such generous sponsors who make all this possible.

We have also used LGC cars for various events and special occasions.

2011

2010

2009

2008

Total Now $50,600!

Sue Archbold who is fund raising for a local lady that requires help securing an expensive medical treatment.

• Eagle Auto Parts,
• AC Delco
• Preston Motors [Parts Sales],
• Turtle Wax,
• Shannons,
• Hoppers Stoppers
• Bayside Customs,
• Exotic Customs
• Johhny Z's,
• the Bow-Tie Garage,
• Southern Shopfitters
• Radiator Workshop.

• Holden Genuine Parts,
• Acme Signs
• Sabe's Hobby House,
• Dromana Drive-In,

Blue Ribbon Foundation
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation was established to perpetuate the memory of members of the Victoria Police killed in the line of duty. This is achieved through fundraising with money going to specialised medical facilities in Victorian public hospitals.
To date, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has allocated more than $5 million to community projects that give specialised treatment and medical care to over 85,000 patients each year. We want to continue this work so that more facilities can be provided into the future.
The Foundation is a community - based organisation made up of people just like you - people who care enough about their community to allocate some time and energy to helping others. The same type of people who believe in law & order and appreciate the role our Police Force plays in keeping our communities safe.

Blue Ribbon Foundation Head Office
Suite 4, 2 Central Ave, Moorabbin, 3189
Contact: Neil Soullie
Telephone: 03 9555 8000
www.policeblueribbon.com.au admin@policeblueribbon.com.au

Disability Opportunities Victoria Inc.
Disability Opportunities Victoria Inc. (DOV) is a progressive, client focused disability service which offers services, programs and support for children and adults with a disability who reside within the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the City of Frankston.
DOV is generously supported from many parts of the community, through volunteers, donations and partnerships. Further generosity will allow DOV to expand the range of programs and facilities available to our clients.

Disability Opportunities Victoria Inc. (DOV)
25 Leon Avenue, Rosebud 3939, Victoria, Australia
Telephone 03 5986 8405 Facsimile 03 5986 6776
www.dov.org.au admin@dov.org.au

Friends of Ronald McDonald House.
A home away from home
What would you need if your seriously ill child has to come for treatment at the Monash Medical Centre? You would need to be close to your child whilst being able to keep the family unit together. You would need a comfortable, safe place to stay with your family for as long as you need. A place which is warm and welcoming and provides support from other families who understand your concerns we are a home away from home with a heart.
Ronald McDonald House Monash is a special place that meets these needs. Opened on 24th April 1993, the House is one of 13 Houses in Australia and over 275 worldwide. Since opening thousands of families, averaging 500 each year, have stayed with many returning 20, 30, 50 times for subsequent treatment. This has resulted in over 6,000 bed-night stays per year an amazing record.
Although the House receives major grants from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the official charity of McDonalds Restaurants (Australia) Ltd, and donations from McDonalds restaurant owners, it is neither owned nor operated by McDonalds Restaurants. Ronald McDonald House Monash is incorporated as Sandy Ridge House.
Ongoing costs are raised annually through the support of our volunteers, friends in the community and corporate sector. We extend a very big thank you to them for their continued support both financial and in-kind.

Ronald McDonald House Monash
33 Kanooka Grove Clayton VIC 3168
Telephone 03 9562 6223 Facsimile 03 9562 6466
www.rmhc.org.au rmhmonash@rmhmonash.org.au

Knox State Emergency Service
The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer based emergency service, servicing the State of Victoria.
VICSES has a wide range of roles including planning for and responding to floods, severe storms, earthquakes, road accident rescue as well as search and rescue. VICSES also provides a support role to other emergency service agencies including the Victoria Police. More than 5,500 volunteers provide this response across the state.

State Emergency Service Victoria Central Region HQ
75 Moore St., Southbank, 3006
Telephone 03 9684-6651 Facsimile 03 9684-6660
www.ses.vic.gov.au central@ses.vic.gov.au

Pink Ribbon Day
Is the signature day of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and throughout October (Breast Cancer Month) the Pink Ribbon Campaign aims to celebrate the achievements of breast cancer research and raise additional funds.
The NBCF is the only Australian not-for-profit organisation funding research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. To date, $55 million has funded 230 research programs and ultimately we aim to find the causes giving us the potential to prevent breast cancer. Along the way we are improving the quality of life of people diagnosed with breast cancer.

National Breast Cancer Foundation
Level 3, 18-20 York Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
GPO Box 4126, SYDNEY NSW 2001
Telephone 02 9299 4090 Facsimile 02 9299 4092
Web www.pinkribbonbreakfast.org.au Email info@nbcf.org.au

St. John Ambulance
St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation active in all States and Territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. St John is Australia's leading provider of first aid training, first aid services at public events and supplier of first aid kits and equipment. St John  provides a range of community services and youth development programs.

St. John Ambulance Australia
170 Forster Road Mount Waverley Victoria 3149
PO Box 573 Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Telephone 03 8588 8588   Facsimile 03 8588 8555
www.stjohn.org.au

Variety Victoria
Variety the children's charity in Victoria is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with special needs by providing opportunities to increase their quality of life and fulfil their potential.

Variety Office
H71, 63-85 Turner Street Port Melbourne VIC 3207
PO Box 1076 South Melbourne VIC 3205
Telephone 03 8698 3900   Facsimile 03 8698 3933
www.varietyvic.org.au/ info@varietyvic.org.au