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Convoy For Kids Sydney Inc was started in 1992 by a
small group of dedicated people from the transport and
associated industries who had a desire to help sick
children.
Today, 18 years later, we are still a dedicated volunteer
group who spend time to put together one special day,
not only as a fundraiser but a family day for all. Drivers
and owner-drivers, from all parts of NSW, with their
families participate in this great event each year to
help raise money for the purchase of equipment for the
Children's Hospital at Westmead and Telstra ChildFlight.
Through the generosity and continuous support of Driver's,
Companies and Supporters, donations made to the Westmead
Children's Hospital have been: Parent's Waiting Room,
Harmonic Scalpel for the Liver Transplant Unit, donation
to the Cranio-Facial Unit, purchase of a Ret-Cam for
the Eye Department, donation to the Surgical Department,
donation to the Neurological Unit and the purchase of
a Cryostat Machine. Refurbishment of the Rehabilitation
Unit, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. Donations
for the purchase of equipment to Telstra ChildFlight
and NRMA CareFlight.
History
| 1992 |
Convoy For Kids Sydney Inc (CFKS) was formed by
Truck Driver's who had a common interest. Out of
every 20 drivers, at least one had, had dealings
with the Children's Hospital. With the help of some
small Companies and the TWU (NSW Branch), the first
Convoy was formed. 300 trucks were involved, culminating
in a Picnic Day at Luddenham, where there were Raffles,
Auction and a sausage sizzle. The Convoy raised
$10,000 for the Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children. |
| 1993 |
CFKS became aware of the NRMA CareFlight Helicopter
Service, which not only transports adults, but transfers
babies and children from as far away as Canberra
and Western NSW, for urgent Medical treatment at
both Children's Hospitals. With growing Sponsorship
from Franklins Ltd., Linfox, Australia's Wonderland
and TWU (NSW Branch), 610 trucks went from Camellia
to Wonderland. Auction, Raffle, Static Displays
and the model of the New Children's Hospital at
Westmead raised $40,000. |
| 1994 |
CFKS was now in its 3rd year and raised $72,000
for the Parent's Waiting Room at the New Children's
Hospital at Westmead and NRMA CareFlight. 900 trucks
took part in the day at Wonderland. |
| 1995 |
The 4th CFKS raised $90,000 for the Parent's Waiting
Room at the New Children's Hospital at Westmead
and NRMA CareFlight. Franklins Ltd. Donated a car
for the Major Raffle. This was the first year inside
Wonderland a crowds exceeded 16,000. |
| 1996 |
The 5th Anniversary was our JUMBO event. The lead
truck transported an elephant on a low loader. 1,500
trucks left Camellia and drove to Wonderland. Franklins
Ltd. And Natroads donated a Ford Festiva for the
Major Raffle. The day raised $100.000 for the Liver
Transplant Unit at the Children's Hospital at Westmead
and NRMA CareFlight. |
| 1997 |
6th Anniversary saw 1,200 trucks leave Camellia
and went to Eastern Creek Raceway. Over $60,000
was raised for the Rehabilitation Unit at Sydney
Children's Hospital, Randwick and NRMA CareFlight.
Rural Fire Services assisted with parking, cooking
and displays. |
| 1998 |
7th Anniversary saw 700 trucks leave Camellia
and proceed to Eastern Creek Raceway. Rain preceded
the event and kept numbers down. $55,000 was raised
for the Rehabilitation Unit at Sydney Children's
Hospital, Randwick and NRMA CareFlight. |
| 1999 |
8th Anniversay saw 800 trucks leave Camellia and
proceed to Wonderland. For the first time rain fell.
The position of lead was auctioned and added $5,000
to the $60,000 raised for the Cranio-facial Unit
at the New Children's Hospital Westmead and NRMA
CareFlight. |
| 2000 |
9th Anniversary was marked by a Family Fun Day
at Luddenham Showground. Due to the Olympic Games
we were unable to run the Convoy. $30,000 was raised
for the Eye Department (for the purchase of a Ret-Cam)
at the New Children's Hospital at Westmead and NRMA
CareFlight. |
| 2001 |
10th Anniversary was lead by a 4 Trailer Road
Train, owned by Tony Turner, Orange and a Triple
B Double owned by 1st Fleet. 600 trucks were part
of the Convoy. The Convoy left Camellia and traveled
to Wonderland. $53,000 was raised for the Eye Department
(final payment on the Ret-Cam) and NRMA CareFlight. |
| 2002 |
11th Anniversary saw 700 trucks leave Huntingwood
and travel to Sydney Olympic Park. Sydney Olympic
Park is now the Official Home of Convoy For Kids
Sydney Foundation Inc. Over $75,000 was raised for
the Oncology Pharmacy and Diabetes Unit at the Children's
Hospital at Westmead and NRMA CareFlight. |
| 2003 |
12th Anniversary saw 900 trucks travel to Sydney
Olympic Park. Over $80,000 was raised for the Surgical
Department at the Children's Hospital Westmead and
Telstra ChildFlight. The Family Fun Day was a great
success with entertainment by Adam Harvey and Lonnie
Lee and the Leemen. |
| 2004 |
13th Anniversary saw over 500 trucks travel to
Sydney Olympic Park. $45,000 was raised for Rett
Syndrome Research and the Neurological Unit at the
Children's Hospital at Westmead and Telstra ChildFlight. |
| 2005 |
14th Anniversary saw over 300 trucks travel to
Sydney Olympic Park. $45,000 was raised for a CRYOSTAT
machine for the Children's Hospital at Westmead
and Telstra Child Flight. |
| 2006 |
The 15th Anniversary saw over 500 trucks travel
to Sydney Olympic Park.
$60,000 was raised for the purchase of a Haemodialysis
machine for the Children's Hospital at Westmead
and Telstra Child Flight. |
| 2007 |
16th Anniversary saw over 550 trucks travel to Sydney Olympic Park. $70,000 was raised for the purchase of a Beta Scintillation Analyser for the Westmead Children's Hospital and Telstra Child Flight |
| 2008 |
17th Anniversary saw over 630 trucks. $75,000 was raised for the purchase of a portable ultrasound device for the Children's Hospital at Westmead and Telstra Child Flight. |
| 2009 |
18th Anniversary saw over 500 trucks. $30,000 was given to Telstra Child Flight and $30,000 was given to NETS to purchase GPS units for their ambulances. |
| 2010 |
The 19th Anniversary Convoy will be held on the 24th October, 2010. |
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