25 August 2008

Bed race gets ready to roll

Whether you’re watching one, running with one or lying in one, this year’s Charity Bed Race – co-hosted by Kogarah Council and The Lamrock Committee on Saturday 6 September – is a fabulous day of fun.

But more importantly, this unique event also raises funds for specialised medical equipment at St George Hospital.

More than 40 teams are expected to sign up for this year’s Charity Bed Race and the good news is that it is not too late to register.

The 17th annual event will see Railway Parade Kogarah transformed into a colourful spectacle when teams of people pushing decorated hospital beds raise money for St George Hospital.

Lamrock Committee President Toni Horsey said that the Kogarah Fair and Charity Bed Race will kick off with the Bed Race Parade at 10.00am and will be complemented by a host of other action-packed activities and interesting stalls to provide a full day of great entertainment.

"Entertainment will include talent from the NSW Police Band, the Kogarah RSL Club, classic tunes by the Fleetwood Mac tribute band and a special appearance by Humphrey B Bear," Ms Horsey said.

As always, the St George business community has thrown its weight firmly behind this unique event. Major sponsors include Channel Nine, The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, ANZ Bank, Sydney Credit Union, Medibank Private and St George Bank.

"Apart from our major sponsors, teams running beds this year include service clubs such as Lions and Rotary, banks, high schools, local councils, real estate agencies, NSW Police, the NSW Fire Service, the State Emergency Services, as well as various groups of hospital staff," Ms Horsey said.

Kogarah Mayor Cr Nick Katris said that this year’s event was shaping up to be the biggest and best ever with a host of festivities planned to entertain the crowd.

"The Kogarah Fair and Charity Bed Race is such a key event in Kogarah’s social calendar. It’s a full day of family fun and entertainment and I urge local residents and visitors alike not to miss it," Cr Katris said.

If you would like further information or would like to participate in the Kogarah Fair and Charity Bed Race please contact Mrs Ros Comino on 9529 6508, or Ms Jacinta Sunderland on 9330 9424, or visit www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au.

Media enquiries: South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Health
Media and Communications Officer Maxine Brennan, 9113 2601, 0413 028 776