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Help us to raise vital funds for our cause and be in the running to win a car. Tiny’s Car Challenge is a competition with a twist.  First you have 3 weeks to raise as much money for our charity.

The top 20 fundraisers over all the charities will participate in Tiny’s Car Challenge – by placing a hand on the car – LAST person standing wins the car!!!

Runner up: $5000 cash

Register Today: https://tinys.com.au/fundraiser-sign-in.html?c=DAINERES+RAINBOW+-+PAEDIATRIC+BRAIN+TUMOURS

Fundraising starts on 1 August-21 August, so get organised now.  Be creative, enlist your buddies, think about all the ways you can raise as much money as you can for charity. When you finish in the top 20 fundraisers, you will have a chance to win the car

Win a VW POLO 2020 70TSI Trendline (White)
5 Seed Manual, Valued at $22,199.
Second Prize: $5000 cash
donated by Kellie @ McIntyre Property

For all the details visit: www.tinys.com.au

Patricia Arentz has taken her love and talent for making cards to the next level. Her Grandson Jett (5 years) was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January 2019. Since August 2019 she has been handmaking cards for Laura Martiniello and her helpers at MEJ (Maliganis Edwards Johnson) to sell. Together they have raised almost $1,000 with all proceeds going to Dainere’s Rainbow. A tremendous effort from all involved.

As part of our commitment and a goal Dainere so tirelessly, selflessly, inspirationally and passionately worked on throughout her short life, we are honouring her wish of elevating vital awareness and desperately required funds for this crucial research to continue. We humbly invite your offer of Partnership, to help us celebrate Dainere’s legacy and give hope to other children at our Premier Fundraising Event, the 2020 ‘You’re the Stars’ Gala Dinner, on Saturday 13th June 2020 at QT Canberra, London Cct, Canberra City ACT.

As at February 2020, Dainere’s Rainbow with the wonderful support of our Partners and the Community have raised a phenomenal $442,467.00 of which 100% has gone towards research projects and support for paediatric brain tumours.

For this Premier Event, we would value and are seeking:

• Major Partnerships (Financial)
• Platinum (Only One Available) $7,000.00 – Taken by GroupOne
• Gold (Several Available) $5,000.00
• Silver (Several Available) $3,000.00
• Bronze (Several Available) $2,000.00
• Copper (Several Available) $1,000.00
• Iron (Several Available) $500.00

Community Partnerships are donations of goods, services, vouchers, small financial contributions or other.

An overview of each of these Partnerships for your consideration can be found on our website here, or in the below 2020 Prospectus. Alternatively, we can tailor a Partnership specifically for you.

If you were wanting to become a partner you can enquire online here, or download the form below and mail it to us.

Your Partnership will significantly support Dainere’s Rainbow’s efforts to dramatically increase awareness and raise substantial funds for research to work towards a cure for paediatric brain tumours. We believe that when united we can take action, give hope and create change for every single child diagnosed with a brain tumour; every child deserves the chance of a long, healthy and happy future.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information, we would be absolutely delighted to organise to meet with you to discuss the 2020 ‘You’re the Stars’ Gala Dinner or The Dainere’s Rainbow Fund.

December is always a special month for Dainere’s Rainbow, one to continue an extra special legacy that Dainere created to bring Christmas Spirit, hope, joy and smiles to the Community whilst also elevating vital awareness and funds for paediatric brain tumours.

Many weeks and hours are put into organising and setting up the Christmas Lights Display and each year following Dainere’s vision for the display.  This year the display had several surprises including a display with Belle decorating her Christmas Tree, bubbles from the roof, some new lights and some from Dainere’s original display.

This December was very different also as Canberra was engulfed most days by an eerie smoke haze from ferocious and destructive fires in New South Wales.  With poor air quality and constant concerns of the fires spreading the number of people visiting the display were dramatically decreased compared to previous years.

We would like to extend our truly heartfelt and humble gratitude to all those families who visited the Dainere’s Rainbow Magical Christmas Lights Display throughout December and especially those who ventured out on 21st and 22nd December our special activity nights when there was a thick smoke haze.

We had a visit from the incredible Mrs Claus Canberra and the jolly Santa, a craft and gift stall, lots of giveaways, bubbles, photo opportunities and amazing face painting and glitter tattoos from the lovely Emma from Molly Coddle Parties.

Several families were also very excited to be able to purchase Anthony Christmas Bear Book and have it signed by the author, Jarrett.

The Christmas Lights Display raised $2065.40 and we are so grateful to those who braved the smoke haze and heat to visit and support us.

By visiting the Dainere’s Rainbow Magical Christmas Lights, we are united in continuing Dainere’s inspiring and selfless legacy to bring hope, create change and work towards a cure for all children diagnosed with brain tumours. This is such a truly precious gift and we thank you all most sincerely.

Jarrett is a truly passionate, devoted, selfless, inspiring and caring advocate for children and families diagnosed with paediatric brain tumours, nominations were submitted for him for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards and after thousands of nominations were received across NSW and ACT, to being chosen as one of eleven Semi-Finalists Jarrett was selected as a Finalist in the Award Category: Freemasons of NSW/ACT Community Service Award with these powerful words been said “Jarrett Anthoney is a credit to the community and an amazing role model to our State’s youth”.

The Young Achiever Awards acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout Australia up to and including 29 years of age as of 31st December each year.

No achievement is too small (or big!) and ALL young people should be applauded for their positive impacts on our local and wider communities.

When hard times hit or disaster strikes, our selfless young men and women often make the difference by giving their guidance, encouragement and much needed support.

Volunteers spend their time offering friendship, hope and inspiration to the disadvantaged and those who need it most.

The Community Service Award applauds our unsung heroes, acknowledging those young people who are passionate in putting the needs of others first.

A Gala Dinner is to take place on Friday 20^th March 2020 in Sydney where Winners of each category will be announced. There will also be a People’s Choice Winner through voting on the Social Media 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW & ACT page.

“I am so exceptionally honoured, extremely humbled and a little overwhelmed to receive this incredible recognition.   I would like to thank everyone who supports myself and my family: we are all part of a fellowship on a journey to make a difference.  The work I do is always inspired by Dainere and is to ensure that no other children or families have to suffer from this truly malicious and cruel disease like Dainere our and family have.  There is so much more to do to elevate awareness of the disease and the symptoms for earlier diagnosis and to see research reach a point where the best treatments and clinical trials are available to all in Australia, the devastating side effects of treatment are lessened, that children can live a healthy and productive future and a cure becomes a reality. Everyday, I am committed to taking steps and working towards Dainere’s visions and my own to take action, give hope and create change for every child in Australia diagnosed with a brain tumour”.

After weeks of preparation on a windy Saturday afternoon the Dainere’s Rainbow Team were so grateful to be able to have a Stall at the Holy Spirit Christmas Fete.

Armed with sand weights to hold down the marquee, we set up the Stall with the many unique and beautiful items we had. Special mention must go to the incredibly talented Patricia, and Alba who had taken the time to make the most amazing art, craft and Christmas gift items for the stall.  Massive gratitude to Bron, Matilda and family for their many contributions of lovely gift items.

We also had Dainere’s Rainbow Merchandise Items available on the stall and our awareness material for people to learn more about paediatric brain tumours and the vital work of Dainere’s Rainbow in the Community.

The Stalls were all set around the outside of the oval allowing visitors to enjoy and easily access the wide variety of stalls present on the day, We were able to speak to many people throughout the afternoon and evening and many people purchased items for their workplace Secret Santa gifts.

It is always so special to see the smiles on people’s faces knowing they have supported a charity that give 100% of all funds raised directly to where it is needed most and that they can be assured will make a difference.

We are so honoured and proud to announce that $222.50 was raised on the day, which is a phenomenal result for a Fete Stall, and we were also able to elevate new awareness on the day and that is priceless.

We would like to express gratitude to Bernadette for encouraging and giving Dainere’s Rainbow the opportunity to have a stall at the Fete and also for her mammoth effort in organising the Fete.

This Event was organised by our wonderful Committee Members Anne and David, who are long time members of the Andante Andante Choir Inc. AKA the ABBA Choir who so very kindly hosted this incredible evening to elevate awareness of paediatric brain tumours and raise funds for Dainere’s Rainbow.

Due to 2018 selling out so quickly, this year a new venue was sought that catered for a larger number of guests to attend, the perfect location was found: Burgmann Anglican School in Gungahlin.

The evening was a huge success; attracting larger numbers than in previous years and the venue provided the perfect backdrop and acoustics for an extra special evening. The guests were thoroughly entertained and delighted by this incredibly talented group of amazing people and even learning a little extra about ABBA and the songs of the evening.  Feet were tapping, the entire room sang along, and the smiles and joy lit up the room. Everyone was certainly given a Christmas gift of favourite and not so well-known ABBA tribute music.

Then everyone joined in heartily singing along to Christmas Carols, the children who attended were invited up to play the ‘sleigh bells’ for Jingle Bells and the evening finished off with dimming the lights and a host of beautiful voices singing Silent Night.

There were two fabulous lucky door prizes which were so generously donated by Anne and David, a raffle with three outstanding prizes on offer and a scrumptious supper.

We are delighted and honoured to announce that $1223.00 (a record amount) was raised on the evening with 100% of those funds going directly to supporting the dedicated and vital research projects and programs of Associate Professor Ziegler and his team at Sydney Children’s Hospital Kids Cancer Centre, to bring hope, improve outcomes and create change for every child diagnosed with a brain tumour in Australia.

We were able to share important information about Dainere, the fund and everything we do from awareness raising, fundraising, our upcoming events and supporting families through advocacy and lobbying.

We wish to express our most heartfelt and humble gratitude to the entire Andante Andante Choir and to all the guests who attended on the evening.  We are looking forward to offering this ever growing and special event again for Christmas 2020.

Some information for you about The Andante Andante Choir – a choir for all ages based in Braddon, ACT. The name is drawn from a song of the same title written by ABBA which can be found on the Super Trouper album. ‘Andante’ also has a musical reference – it means gently or easy walking pace.

The Andante Andante Choir is available for performances and is always ready to welcome new members. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9pm, at St. Columba’s Uniting Church, Braddon, ACT.

If you’re interested in joining the choir, feel free to call or email the choir, or just drop into one of our rehearsals. The choir’s year is broken into 4 terms, each term consists of 10 weeks of rehearsals.

Potential choir members are welcome to come along for two weeks just for a look before making a financial commitment.  No previous training or choir experience is necessary as the Musical Director is also a vocal coach. However, previous singing experience would give you an advantage. The choir does NOT hold auditions and aims for rehearsals to be a positive experience for members. Rehearsals are relaxed and friendly.

AndanteAndanteChoir@yahoo.com
AndanteAndanteChoir.com
(02) 6278 5752

We are so honoured and proud to announce that $936.90 was raised on the evening.

“Beck and her creative team have staged Mel Brooks’s musical to lift the spirits, split your sides with laughter and heartily applaud the remarkable musical theatre talent in Canberra.”

As so many people are saying – this show isn’t to be missed! (The Canberra Times)

Presented by Dramatic Productions as part of their Dramatic Difference Initiative to give back to Community organisations and charities. For each ticket sold to the show Dramatic Productions give back 10% to the chosen Charities. This initiative is supported with matched donations by the incredible Team from Masonicare.

From the Founder of Dramatic Productions and Producer of ‘The Producers’ Mr Richard Block.

“It is with great delight that we announce we have raised a record $15,921.00 for charities from our production of ‘The Producers!’”

This classic, hilariously eccentric story of conflict, greed, romance and fraud starred the extremely remarkable Daryl Somers, who is one of Australia’s most beloved TV personalities and was Directed by none other than Rachael Beck who starred alongside Todd McKenney as Charity Barnum in ‘Barnum, The Circus Musical’.  Add an immensely talented cast of local performers, top class orchestra and choreography, this show was a masterpiece.

The show on 17^th October supported Dainere’s Rainbow and we would like to take this opportunity to express our most humble and heartfelt gratitude to incredible Richard, Bernie and team from Dramatic Productions and Masonicare for their extraordinary support of local community and charity groups.  These people are beyond amazing!

With special mention and gratitude to all those who attended the Dainere’s Rainbow Evening, it is you who give so much back to the performers through your reactions and applause and what a truly responsive audience came along on the evening; the performers were ecstatic about your interaction and support.

Announcement for 2020……

It is with great delight that we announce our 2020 show for October –

Dogfight!

This engaging, fun and thoroughly entertaining musical will be brought to life by the artistic team from our award-winning production of Heathers!

Keep an eye on Dramatic Productions for upcoming audition and ticketing information.

https://www.facebook.com/dramaticproductionsaustralia/

The incredible Amy and Noelle from Ngunnawal have been decorating their home for seven years. Having a passion for Halloween after living in America for a period of time, they spend many, many hours turning their home into one of the most creative and spookiest homes in Canberra at Halloween time.

They first chose to raise funds for Dainere’s Rainbow through their phenomenal display in 2018 in which they raised $250.00 and then again in 2019 they wanted to help make a difference for children diagnosed with brain tumours through their display, raising an amazing $555.00.  Through their support they are not only providing the Community with a truly Spooktacular Display, they are truly assisting to help ‘Scare Brain Cancer Away’.

Amy and Noelle have some massive plans for a new and interactive display in 2020.

You can follow their page to find out more on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thehauntedchopshopcanberra/ and they can also be found on Instagram.

We wish to express our most heartfelt and humble gratitude to them for their extraordinary support and we look forward to working with them again in 2020.  They really are considered Dainere’s Rainbow Champions.