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Making 'Heart Break Hill' worth it 04/08/2010 Husband and wife team, Jonathan and Carla Manasan, are running in their first City to Surf this weekend to raise money for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC). |
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A legacy goes a long, long way 28/04/2010 As a regular volunteer, Elaine Brock has made a huge contribution to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) over the past 12 years. |
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A long journey to recovery and employment 28/04/2010 Carlingford’s Kathy Spyridakos is back in the saddle in a new position at the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) ten years after a serious car accident resulted in her acquiring a disability. |
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Brian braved Boston Marathon for deaf children and blind children 28/04/2010 With more than 1,400kms clocked up in training, Brian Watson of Baulkham Hills recently competed in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for one of Australia’s oldest charities – the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. |
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In memory of Elsie 25/01/2010 Recently, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) lost a Life Governor, one of its staunchest long-term supporters, and for many, a great friend – Elsie Virgona. |
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Lantern lights shine 27/10/2009 Ku-ring-gai Lantern Club founding members, Brian and Beryl, have been involved with the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) for over 10 years. |
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Mario and Michele plan ahead 27/10/2009 Mario and Michele have been married for 14 years and have their own financial planning business. Included in the personal advice they give their many clients is the importance of making a Will and regularly updating it. |
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Fifty Years Together and Still Young At Heart 31/07/2006 Carmen and Peter James of West Pennant Hills have been married for over 50 years and still feel young at heart, thanks to their volunteer work. |
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There Are Smiles Galore At RIDBC... 31/07/2006 “The RIDBC logo of a child's smiling face is very apt - there are smiles galore there,” says Sonja Schock. |
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The Elaine Brock Story 16/01/2006 Hear first hand why a women in her 60s became a volunteer for RIDBC. |
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John jumps in for the record 20/05/2005 John Berryman of Drummoyne is the only person to take part in each and every annual swimathon for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. |
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Newcastle Knights promote 'Hunter Splash' raising funds for deaf and blind children 15/08/2003 Connor, a four year old blind boy from the local Tingira Centre (a pre-school for vision or hearing impaired children) was treated to a swim session with the Newcastle Knights. |
| Len is on a mission 12/05/2003 Len Green from Rose Bay is like most writers - he's on a mission to find a publisher. But Len has different reasons to most. |
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| Getting wet for a good cause 18/03/2003 Ermington resident and Qantas Defence Services employee Warren Garth is splashing out to help children with vision or hearing impairment. |
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| Adrian splashes for kids 2/03/2003 Edgecliff property valuation researcher, Adrian Bembrick, is splashing out to help children with vision or hearing impairment. |
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| A family affair - Elliffs splash out to help kids 6/03/2003 On the morning of Sunday 30 March, when most people are still sleeping in, Max, Nathan and Karen Elliff of Artarmon will be churning up a storm at the Sydney Aquatic Centre at Homebush. |
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Join the Langtons and splash out for kids 3/02/2003 With the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children's Splash for Cash swimathon only eight weeks away, families around Sydney are getting into gear for a day of serious fun. |
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Helping children to the best of her ability 24/11/2004 Friday 3 December is International Day of People with a Disability. Thousands of individuals and organisations throughout the country are being encouraged to celebrate the day in any way they can. Here, RIDBC celebrates a Northern Beaches retiree doing her best for kids with disabilities. |
| 'Wright' on track 20/09/2004 Brothers Scott, Nicholas and Aaron Wright of Cardiff are "Wright" on track to defend their title at this year's Hunter Splash. |
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| Billy dive bombing into Hunter Splash! 23/08/2004 Nine-year-old Billy Cooksley of Mayfield told his father in no uncertain terms that he was entering the 2004 Hunter Splash. |
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Grant blows competition from the water 22/06/2004 Grant Harris, of Lane Cove, blew his competition out of the water at this year's Splash for Cash swimathon - in the nicest possible way. |
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Volunteers thanked for hard work 7/06/2004 Bob Hakels of Windsor Downs was one of over 150 volunteers acknowledged for their tireless work at a special morning tea. |
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Don is thanked for taking the plunge for deaf and blind children 19/05/2004 On Sunday 21 May Don Watkins and his fellow 140 Splash for Cash participants will be thanked at the 2004 Splash for Cash Presentation BBQ at the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, North Rocks. |
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Mother and daughter take the plunge for deaf and blind children 3/05/2004 Jenny Crouch and her daughter Lauren Patrick (12) of Erksine Park swam 30 and 104 laps respectively at this year's Splash for Cash swimathon for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Childre. |
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Marvellous Melba 3/05/2004 Meeting Melba Redman is a delightful combination of occasion, old-fashioned hospitality and artless charm. |
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Swimmin' Sam 3/03/2004 Eight year old, Samantha Humphreys of Oatley is in training…swimming training that is! |
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An interesting life 1/03/2004 "An interesting life" is almost a bland way to describe the life of Mosman Lantern Club's oldest member, Gretchen Dechert. |
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In the drink together 1/03/2004 The O'Loughlin family of Blacktown will be in the drink together on Sunday 21 March. Paul and his two sons, Joshua (11) and Scott (13), are tackling the Splash for Cash Swimathon at the Sydney Aquatic Centre, Homebush. |