CAR703 fundraises at Log Cabin display day
The crew of CAR703 would like to thank the generoaus members of the general public who signed the car and donated to the OCF fund on Sunday 18th July 2010. A total of $295 was received.
CAR703 wins South Coast Classic
The recent South Coast Classic, a navigational rally run by the Classic Rally Club around Nowra and the Southern Highlands was run over the weekend of 15/16 May 2011. Competing in the Master's Category, the crew consisting of Jeff West and Geoff Bott took out the outright win with a "clean sheet" over the two days.
CAR703 to run in the 20th Targa Tasmania in 2011
We had hoped to run in 2010 in CAR635 but a few problems surfaced and we have decided to run CAR703 in 2011 in the 20th TargaTasmania. Our entry has already been lodged with the organisers. Unfortunately, the Classic Adelaide appears to have dissappeared from the sporting calendar - maybe for good so we reckon that we had best make the most of it and run in the Targa. In the meantime we are still soliciting donations for the OCF via our CAR703 fund
CAR703 – Video
Click on the video tab to pick up some real Targa action from the 2008 event. In ’08 CAR703 sported an all white livery which was transformed to Red/White for ’09. The first clip is the promotional video for the team prior to the 2009 Targa with footage from the ’08 event. The second clip is all 99 bends in the climb out of Queenstown on Tasmania’s west coast. It was tyre-squealing dry in ’08, streaming wet in ’09 – maybe in 2011 it will snow. Well it is Tasmania – four seasons in one day as the saying goes.
Tip: on our "Video" page, turn on "watch in high quality" and "full screen" for a better video experience
Childhood cancer is a cruel, indiscriminate killer – it strikes at children in the United States and the United Kingdom, in Singapore and China, in Australia and New Zealand – it doesn’t care, it strikes children anywhere in the world.
It is a parent’s worst nightmare
Research will find the cure. Hard working, dedicated researchers at Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia are at the forefront of the global research program. The Westmead Oncology Research Unit’s Cancer Gene Therapy Program is a breakthrough initiative undertaken by Australia’s leading cancer and gene therapy researchers. Trial results for the program to date have shown very positive results with the ORU team at Westmead preparing to commence human trials in 2008.
The Oncology Childrens Foundation, OCF, is an organisation that has been successful in raising and then providing the funding to the research program at Westmead. OCF provided A$2.1million last year and are the sole financial support for the Westmead Cancer Gene Therapy Program
When it comes, the cure will be as international as the disease. Australian researchers will not find a cure only for Aussie kids – the cure will be for kids in the USA, the UK, South Africa, New Zealand – research will find a cure for children everywhere See http://www.ocf.com.au
“30 years ago most children with cancer died, now 75% can be cured permanently. This dramatic improvement is the result of an increase in the amount of money being directed into research. The Oncology Children's Foundation (OCF) is a not-for-profit children’s charity dedicated to helping sick and critically ill children suffering from cancer, leukemia and other serious cancer related illnesses”.
Source: www.ocf.com.au
You can help children with cancer!
We’ve all seen race cars covered in sponsor decals but our race car is pursuing a different concept. CAR703 is sponsoring/promoting the OCF with the very special car being used as a focal point to raise awareness and much needed funds to help finance the Westmead research team.
- CAR703 was entered in the 2008 and 2009 Targa Tasmania - click to find out about Targa
- We raised almost $10,000 to aid the Oncology Childrens Foundation during Targa 2008.
- We raised almost $10,000 despite the GFC during Targa 2009
- CAR703 is raising much needed funds again in 2011 to help accelerate the ongoing research program - click to find out how
- CAR703 wants YOU to come with us on the Targa again - click here to find out how
- Support the Team that Supports the Team who seek the cure
- Click here to find out how
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