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The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal is a cause every

person should make a contribution to, no matter how big or small.

You may not have children yet, but more than likely will in the future, it's a

safe bet you will know someone who has been in contact with the RCH.

It's time for us to show our support by doing what we love best. Enjoying

our cars, cruising, and our car audio. Unfortunately, something that many

of these sick children may never get to experience. Let's not take it for

granted! Come down and meet up with us, make your donation, then

cruise with us to hand it in together as a group.

We will be meeting at Albert Park Lake (Aughtie Rd Walk & Picnic Area)

at 11.00am Good Friday 18th April. (Melways 2K G9)

From there we will cruise to the St.Kilda BP Marina (Marine Parade)

Melways 2P A11. This will give us a chance to regroup and talk to any

media that may be present, and then from there we head off again.

We will cruise to the Good Friday Appeal Collection Point at Telstra Dome.

(Previously Colonial Stadium) Melways 2E H5. This is where we will as a

group hand in our generous donation.

If required we will also have maps for sale for $2.00 outlining the meeting

points, and of course proceeds also going to the Good Friday Appeal.

This is a genuine worthwhile charity that needs all our support, no matter

how big or small. "Give that they may grow".

We would appreciate a show of hands by those that intend on participating,

and you can do so by replying in the discussion forum thread on this event

at the Car Audio Australia forums at the following link:

http://www.caraudioaustralia.com/ubb/ultim...?ubb=get_topic; f=4;t=001078

This is our chance to give something back to the community, and if you are in

Victoria and a member of Car Audio Australia, we expect you to be there.

A massive thanks goes out to Beth Marshall and Jetstream for organising and

promoting this event. You guys are fantastic!

Regards

Car Audio Australia

http://www.CarAudioAustralia.com

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Me and my sound system will try to be there... do we get to give the kids a lift too?

Also by the 18th we could have the stickers and the membership card printed out hopefully (if my calculations go to plan). So come ready to support the club.

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