Annual Appeal
Launched in 2000, the Intensive Care Appeal is a major fund-raising event held annually in Australia and New Zealand to create awareness and raise funds by selling wristbands and key tags – in 2008 a four-coloured pen with a safety pull-apart lanyard will be introduced.
The theme for the 2008 Appeal is “Keep the Beat” with rock legend Jimmy Barnes being the face of the Appeal. The Appeal will run from 14th to 27 April with Intensive Care Day taking place on Friday 18 April. Intensive Care Day gives ICUs across Australia and New Zealand the chance to celebrate the miracle of intensive care, the theme for the day is Keep the Beat – Rock On!
The Appeal merchandise is sold in ANZ branches throughout Australia, Souvlakihut stores in Victoria, Jesters Pie stores throughout New Zealand and ICU’s across Australia and New Zealand. The Foundation also has support from volunteers who generously help out with the Appeal every year.
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