Fundraising Tally
Dollars raised so far by Rompers for Burnet:
$16,324
Top 5 Fundraisers
- Shannon's Angels ($1,135.00)
- Doctor Dance ($500.00)
- Globe Trotters ($420.00)
- Monkey Magic ($405.00)
- Romp It Home-O ($387.00)
Burnet and the 'Big Three'
News
It’s back! The Melbourne City Romp 2010 hits the streets on March 21 and we can’t wait! Can you?
New Date, New Sponsors, New Corporate event, New Twists!
There’s new challenges, new quirky and iconic checkpoints to visit, greater emphasis on fundraising for Romp for a Cure with awesome prizes to win, PLUS all the fun, frivolity and colour that makes the Romp such a unique event.
Don’t miss out - get your team together now and stay in touch with all the latest Romp news here at Romp Central or sign-up for our newsletter E-Romp and get off to a great Romp start!
Part treasure hunt, part ‘Amazing Race’, part puzzle – the Melbourne City Romp is definitely a charity fundraising event like no other!
Burnet’s flagship fundraising event is accessible for all – no matter what your age, gender or fitness level. It’s a great day out to share with family, friends or work colleagues and discover aspects of Melbourne you never knew existed. Up to 20,000 Rompers from all over Australia are expected to take part!
Rompers are encouraged to raise funds for Burnet Institute’s Romp for a Cure. All fundraising by Teams will assist Burnet in its fight against The ‘Big Three’: HIV, TB and malaria, some of the world’s worst infectious diseases which cause the death of seven million people each year.
The countdown has started – see you in Melbourne on 21 March, 2010!
Prize pool now over $100,000-make sure you're in the draw!
As more and more prizes roll in, spilling the prize pool well over the $100,000 mark, in this last week before Romp Day, we encourage you all to raise at least $100 for Burnet to ensure you don’t miss out on sharing in our bumper prize pool bonanza.
Your Romp Kits arriving soon...thanks Australia Post!
Keep an eye out next week from Wednesday 17 March when your official Melbourne City Romp Kits will be arriving!
Take a break at the VicRoads Romper Refresher Zone
Our premium sponsor, VicRoads is bringing an innovative and engaging Checkpoint Challenge to this year’s event in the form of a Romper Refresher Zone.
Get your head around the ultimate brain teaser – The MIND BENDER!!
Ready to Romp but think your brain will be up for a bit more of a stretch than the Checkpoint Challenges can offer? We bring you the Mind Bender…….
Are you prepared for Romp Day?
Having a successful and fun day out Romping with your teammates can hinge on whether you are prepared.
Nova 100 loves the Romp
Nova 100 loves Melbourne. It’s where we live – work – and play. Nova’s right behind the Romp…what a great way to get out and amongst it all in the world’s best city!
Inspiring Deanna set to Romp
Turning 40 was a liberating experience for Burnet Ambassador Deanna Blegg, one of Australia’s top-ranked Adventure Race women. For that one day she was able to step out from the shadow cast by the HIV virus she has carried for the past 16 years.
Tom's epic polar quest underway!
Burnet supporter Tom Smitheringale has embarked on a history-making 800km epic journey to become the first Australian to reach the North Pole, solo and unsupported continues....
And the winner is...'And Sammy Makes 4!'
Congratulations to the winner of our Weekly Fundraiser Hero prize pack - 'And Sammy Makes 4!'
Don't forget - stunning Alexandra Gardens is the start location!
Alexandra Gardens is the start location for this year's Melbourne City Romp.
Still time to grab hot Romp gear!
Buy some hot Romp gear online now and you can pick it up on Romp Day!
Keep fundraising to win great prizes!
Join Shannon's Angels, Doctor Dance and GTS Racing in the fundraising leaderboard race!
Special Romper 30% discount from a company with a conscience – KEEN
As a proud sponsor of the Romp, KEEN is offering all Rompers a huge 30% discount off their fantastic range of footwear and accessories
Enjoy the Virtual Romp challenge and WIN!
Think you know Melbourne? Challenge your knowledge each week in our FREE Virtual Romp Competition and you could win a $200 voucher to spend at Michael’s Camera, Video, Digital*
Check out facebook and Twitter for Romp discounts and sneaky clues!
We’re offering our facebook and Twitter fans and followers the opportunity to offer their friends 10% off Romp entry.
The Romp team coming to a University near you!
With ‘O week’ celebrations in full-swing at local universities, our Romp Team is sharing in the fun
Overcoming malaria inspires Brendan's career in research
Our CEO, Brendan Crabb overcame malaria in his youth and now heads up the Burnet's fight against The 'Big Three':HIV, TB and malaria!
Awesome Possum Foursome ready to Romp!
The Awesome Possum Foursome is gearing up to take on rivals from other universities in this year’s Melbourne City Romp.
Inspirational 'Dow Live Earth Run for Water' coming to Melbourne
If you are keen to take part in another event post-Melbourne City Romp, consider the Dow Live Earth Run for Water in Melbourne’s Docklands Precinct on 18 April, 2010.
Help us promote the Romp in your local media!
Do you have a story to tell? Then we’ll love to hear from you! Are you willing to take part in a photo opportunity in your home suburb –with your teammates – in February or early March?
