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09 May

Dedication Ceremony in honour of Constable Edward O’Neill

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

On Tuesday 3 May, we were proud to honour the life and service of Constable Edward O’Neill with the dedication of the Oncology Treatment Ward at Wimmera Cancer Centre, Horsham named in his honour. It was a fitting tribute for Constable O’Neill who had served his country with distinction on the First World War battlefields and his state in his role with Victoria Police.
Constable O’Neill joined Victoria Police in December 1920 and sadly died 3 May 1922 from injuries sustained in an accident riding his police horse. He lived a life of serving his community and that service will continue with the new Oncology Treatment Ward facilities.
We thank all the members of the O’Neill family who joined us at the Ceremony and we also thank Acting Assistant Commissioner Deb Robertson who presented the Victoria Police Star to Ward O’Neill the grandson of Constable Edward O’Neill.
Congratulation to our Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham and all their volunteers, sponsors and the local community for their commitment to see this dedication come to life.
Pic Credits : Paul Carracher
28 Apr

2022 Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

Thank you to everyone that supported the 2022 Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk, both at Albert Park and all those who did the run/walk virtually. It was great to see so many teams from the community and all the various emergency services.
Congratulations to #VicPol Craigeburn team for winning the 5km Angela Taylor Memorial Shield and #VicPol Melbourne SOCIT for winning the 10km.
Thank you to Marilyn and Arthur Taylor for your continued support. We also thank Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, our MC Lana Murphy from 9 News Melbourne Victoria State Emergency Service Victorian Road Runners , Blue Knights LEMC – Victoria and all the volunteers for giving their time.
A special thanks to our principal partner BankVic and ESSSuper – Emergency Services & State Super for hosting our BBQ.
09 Mar

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Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

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Every ticket helps to fund our community and public hospital projects in honour of Victoria Police Officers who have died in the line of duty.

 

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01 Mar

Just arrived – New Constable T Bear

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

We are proud to dedicate the 20th Edition of Constable T. Bear to all members of the Water Police who do such amazing work to keep us safe on our waterways throughout Victoria.

Only 2,000 Bears have been commissioned for this limited edition release. Dressed in replica uniform, complete with life jacket, each Bear is individually numbered and packed in a presentation gift box.

 

https://copshop.com.au/product-category/constable-t-bear/

27 Jan

Australia Day Award – Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

Congratulations to our Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham branch on being awarded the Horsham Rural City Council Australia Day Event of the Year for their annual Commissioners Gala Dinner. We are thrilled their hard work and commitment has been recognised.
The volunteer committee, local community and sponsors have done an outstanding job in honouring police members and supporting their local hospital services.
This year the Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham branch is celebrating their 15th anniversary.

Pictured : Dale Russell Branch President and Kelly Schilling Branch Secretary.
05 Oct

Thank you for supporting Blue Ribbon Day

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

Thank you for supporting Blue Ribbon Day 2021 National Police Remembrance and showing your respect to the fallen and appreciation for all those that serve our community. We know that Victoria Police members, veterans and the families are so grateful for the support of the community.

We thank our partners, Crown Resorts Foundation, Freemasons Foundation Victoria, Bank Vic , Woolworths, the Victorian State Government, Bunnings, PWC, DPR & Co, Motorola Solutions, Budget and ADA.  We also thank the many families, local councils and workplaces that helped us to ‘Turn the State Blue’.

We are so grateful to DPR&CO, Rapid Media and Hatched who designed and managed all the pro bono promotions to raise awareness and the media outlets that provided support.

To all our dedicated branch committees and volunteers across Victoria, thank you for giving your time and support for Blue Ribbon Day 2021

07 Jul

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23 Jun

Blue Ribbon Ball – tickets on sale

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

The annual Blue Ribbon Charity Ball is the premier event for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation. It provides the opportunity for Victorians to come together and celebrate the work of the Foundation, whilst raising funds for community and public hospital projects named in honour of police officers who have died in the line of duty.

https://remember.org.au/events/blue-ribbon-foundation-ball/

Event Details 2021
Location:
Palladium at Crown 8 Whiteman Street Southbank, VIC
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
Time: 7.00pm
Dress: Black Tie or Mess Dress

20 May

Concert to Remember

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

On May 9, we celebrated Mother’s Day with a very special ‘Concert to Remember’ featuring one of Australia’s internationally renowned musical theatre performers – Josh Piterman star of Phantom of the Opera London and Sydney, accompanied by leading Australian musical director, pianist and composer John Foreman OAM and Australian singer and musician Lisa Edwards. They were also be joined by Des Flanagan who will star in the upcoming Moulin Rouge The Musical and is a local to the north east region of Victoria.

This fundraising event was in honour of Victorian Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. Proceeds will go to the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation North-East branch supporting and investing back into local hospitals. It truly was a ‘Concert to Remember’ – thank you Josh Piterman, Des Flanagan, Lisa Edwards and John Foreman for your stunning performances.  

Special thanks to our North East Branch committee, Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther and the sponsors and local community for supporting this event.

In honour of those that served and protected our community.

03 May

Remembrance Matches

Posted by: Blue Ribbon Foundation

May 1-2 was a big weekend of Remembrance Matches played in honour of those that have died in the line of duty whilst serving and protecting our community.

Saturday May 1, the AFL Blue Ribbon Cup was played for the 22nd year in honour of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller. We thank the StKilda and Hawthorn football clubs for their on going support.

Also on Saturday, the Goulburn Valley League Blue Shield matches, played for over 20 years in remembrance of the fallen.

South Melbourne FC hosted the Tony Clarke Memorial Day, in honour of Senior Constable Tony Clarke.

On Sunday May 2, the Saints and Hawks played off in the Blue Ribbon Cup for the Victorian Wheelchair Football League with the Saints victorious.

To wrap up the weekend the VFL Blue Ribbon Cup was hotly contested by the Sandy Dragons and the Box Hill Hawks, the Hawks came away with the win and the Blue Ribbon Cup.

We thank all the Clubs, players, officials and the football community for their support.