Sunday 11 April 2010
8am to 3pm
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Splash for Cash is a fun-filled annual swimathon that raises funds for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).
On average, at least one Australian child is identified with hearing impairment everyday.
RIDBC proudly helps children overcome the challenges associated with having impaired hearing or sight by providing education and support. RIDBC celebrates its 150th Anniversary this year.
Make a splash in 2010 and support Australia's oldest charity for children and families affected by deafness or blindness.
Dive in with Susie Maroney, Guy Leech, and James Pittar
Splash for Cash is a fun-filled swimathon that raises money for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC). RIDBC is Australia's largest educator of children with sensory impairment.
Simply by getting some sponsors and swimming some laps, you'll have fun and be keeping fit. You'll also be helping deaf and blind children across Australia.
This year marks the 27th Splash for Cash swimathon. The event is to be held on Sunday 11 April 2010 at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush from 8am to 3pm. You can also choose to ‘Splash Out’ by swimming on an alternative day and at a different location if needed – just let us know when you register for Splash for Cash.
Record-breaking marathon swimmer Susie Maroney OAM, Australian Iron Man Guy Leech, and blind long-distance swimmer James Pittar are taking the plunge at this year's event, so why not join them and make a splash for RIDBC? And, don't forget, there are also lots of great prizes on offer.
Prizes
Prizes for this year's Splash for Cash swimathon
Participating in the Splash for Cash swimathon not only means you’ll be helping children who are deaf or blind, but you’ll also be in the draw to win heaps of great prizes!
This year's prizes include Qantas Airways Ltd Travel vouchers and other assorted vouchers totalling $7,000.
Read more about the prizes for this year's Splash for Cash swimathon
What's New
Guy and Susie lend their voices to RIDBC's Splash for Cash swimathon
Marathon swimmer Susie Maroney and Australian Iron Man Guy Leech recently voiced a series of radio announcements promoting the RIDBC's Splash for Cash swimathon. These announcements are airing regularly on stations across Sydney.
Listen to Susie's radio announcement:
Listen to Guy's radio announcement:
Splash for Cash downloads
RIDBC children stories
Three-year-old Jacob was diagnosed with severe vision impairment the day after he was born. His mum Vanessa understands how isolating and challenging it can be for regional families.
Find out how RIDBC is helping children like Jacob
More RIDBC children stories
Read more stories about children helped by RIDBC
Join RIDBC
E-newsletter: Sensored
Receive updates on events and other happenings at RIDBC.
Thank you for supporting the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC)
Copyright © Splash for Cash
splashforcash@ridbc.org.au
Telephone: (02) 9872 0329