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Giving back to the Pomonal community
Posted by: Neville Wilkinson
On 13th February, devasting bushfires swept through the Grampians with many homes destroyed in Pomonal, along with community infrastructure, businesses and properties.
Just days earlier on Sunday, 4th February the Pomonal community came together in support of our annual Grampians “Ride to Remember” by providing morning tea for the 500+ riders, pillions, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Ride Marshalls and Support Teams and did an amazing job.
We have been contacted by many motorcycle enthusiasts, especially those who did our 2024 Ride and have offered their assistance or want to give a donation – we thank you all and am sure the Pomonal community are so grateful for the outpouring of support.
So, we have set up the below “Giving Back to the Pomonal community” try-booking site and if you would like to offer your support by giving a donation through the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation – Ararat Branch this will assist in their recovery. Please note donation $2 or more are tax deductible. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/blueribbonpomonal
2024 Grampians ‘Ride to Remember’ a great success on a hot day
Posted by: Neville Wilkinson
Over 500 riders and pillions took part in the 2024 Grampians “Ride to Remember” held on Sunday, February 4th, with this year’s signature regional event being one of the largest ever.
Waved off from Ararat, riders proceeded to journey via the rural countryside to Pomonal where morning tea was served, then continued around both Lake Fyans and Lake Lonsdale, headed to Halls Gap then onto Lake Bellfield before returning back through Halls Gap. Riders were able see the procession of the bikes going the other way which was reported as one of the highlights of the Ride. The Ride ended back in Ararat for the popular Show N Shine.
Ride Chairman, Dean Pinniger highlighted the valuable support sponsors together with great assistance from all the staff including Ararat RSL & Lions Club, AME Systems, Ararat Motorcycle Club, East Grampians Health Service, the Blue Ribbon Foundation, Ararat Branch members, partners and the many community volunteers.
Ararat Branch President Dianne Radford presented a cheque for $40,000 to East Grampians Health Services Board Vice Chairman and CEO Nick Bush.
Win a $250K Gold Bullion First Prize
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
What would you do with a cool quarter million suddenly in your hands?
Maybe it’s that new luxury car you’ve wanted or that dream holiday abroad that you never thought
you’d be able to take!
How about a massive shopping spree for those special people in your life, or even just for yourself!
Invest it, use it to upgrade your home or put a deposit down on an investment property. You could even charter a yacht or buy some fine art!
Why not become an AutoPlay member and receive you tickets automatically. You will have three exclusive bonus chances to win – including a $1,000 VISA voucher in December, a $1,000 BCF voucher in January, and a $1,000 Amazon voucher in February.
Should the December winner be a Victorian resident, the prize will be $1,000 Woolworths WISH voucher.
Enter the Raffle through the Play For Purpose link below:
https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/victoria-police-blue-ribbon/
Raffle 22 closes 8pm AEST on Thursday, 14 March 2024 and will be drawn and announced on Friday, 15 March 2024
2024 BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION ANNUAL NETBALL TOURNAMENT!
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Victoria Police Netball Club will be hosting the annual Netball Tournament at the Diamond Creek Netball Courts, 2 Diamond Street, Diamond Creek 3089. The Tournament is for ladies and mixed seniors above the age of 16 and will support the Victoria Blue Ribbon Foundation.
The Tournament will be held on Sunday 14th of April 2024. We hope to see you there!
More information and the Entry Form are provided below!
Christmas with Santa T. Bear!
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Looking for a gift this Christmas? Support the Blue Ribbon Foundation and purchase a Santa T.bear or Constable T.Bear. The Bears can be purchased at Cop Shop or by searching Copshop.com.au
2023 Horsham Gala
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Thank you to everyone that who attended the 2023 Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham Gala and contributed to the $30,000 raised on the night!
Special thanks to all contributing businesses for your donations of auction items, raffle items, and table decorations. The generosity of local businesses was truly amazing and has definitely contributed to our evening being a great success in helping fund life-saving medical equipment in memory of fallen officers.
Registrations open for 2024 GRAMPIANS ‘Ride to Remember’
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Registrations are open for the 2024 GRAMPIANS “Ride to Remember” on Sunday, 4th February.
Registration is $50 per rider/pillion which this year includes both your Morning Tea & Picnic Lunch plus your 2024 Commemorative Badge, Show- bag and Bottled Water.
You can book via: https://www.trybooking.com/CKXUC
The 190km Ride will leave Ararat at 9am and travel the rural countryside including Moyston through to Pomonal (Morning Tea) then around Lake Fyans and Lake Lonsdale, and into the Grampians National Park, through Halls Gap to Lake Bellfield then back via Pomonal, Moyston to Ararat for a relaxing lunch in the Alexandra Gardens
Refer: Ride Route Map 2024
Also check out all the details regarding the Show N Shine (Free Entry), Main Raffle (10 Great Prizes) plus our Merchandising range on offer.
PLUS our Saturday night welcoming “Get Together” Dinner – $15 entry for a chance to win 20 prizes – please book early as limited.
We look forward to welcoming motorcycle enthusiasts to Ararat in February – in the meantime, take care and keep safe.
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH TRYBOOKING
Book via: https://www.trybooking.com/CKXUC
Win an Audi Q5 Sportback S Line and Gold Bullion!
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Raffle Closes December 14
Imagine the exhilarating feeling of driving your new elegant $118,000 Audi Q5 Sportback S Line which combines sportiness and luxury with its sleek coupé-like design and panoramic tinted sunroof. You’ll find parking easily with Park Assist which searches for suitable parking and helps steer the vehicle into the space. Never get lost again thanks to the built-in high resolution colour voice control 3D navigation system. Your next road trip will be a breeze with all these high-tech features!
As you cruise down the highway – or even around your local area, you can relax knowing you’ll also have over $131K in cashable gold bullion to spend or invest as you please!
Second Prize: JB Hi-Fi gift voucher worth $15,000
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Your Donations Have Helped Save Lives
Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Channel 7 News recently covered the ECMO machines that Blue Ribbon Foundation and its partners with your support and donations have helped save lives.
Watch through the link below: