Suzuki Suzuki Piano Playathon Sponsor form 2008 Page 2
Suzuki Piano Playathon
Sunday, 20 July, 2008
10:00am 4:00pm
Supporting the
DAVID BLAND RIDE FOR LIFE
supporting LIFEGift (Red Cross)
&
SUZUKI MUSIC
A NOTFORPROFIT ORGANISATION
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
DAVID BLAND RIDE FOR LIFE
David Bland was a fit and healthy fourteen yearold boy who loved playing basketball, bike riding and music. He
was a Suzuki piano student and also played the oboe. David died suddenly in January 2006 after participating in
a vigorous game of basketball. He suffered an acute cerebral oedema, the cause of which is unknown. David's
organs were donated and the lives of five recipients have been changed dramatically.
In 2007, David's family and friends established the David Bland Ride for Life in memory of David and to increase
public awareness of the importance and benefits of organ donation, with particular reference to children.
Money raised by the David Bland Ride for Life in 2007 and 2008 has been donated to LIFEGift (Red Cross), to
produce a range of materials for use in schools and community groups. The materials will include an age
appropriate booklet containing stories of Donors and Recipients, as well as DVD material and links to related
websites. Research done by LIFEGift and similar organisations both in Australia and overseas has highlighted the
fact that parents will agree to the donation of their child's organs only if they are absolutely certain of their
child's wishes. The LIFEGift project will provide information to young people so that they can consider the issue
of organ donation and discuss it with their families.
Further information:
David Bland Ride for Life:
www.davidbland.com.au
LIFEGift (Redcross):
www.organdonor.com.au
THE PLAYATHON DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS
Playathons are always a fun and positive way to share your musicmaking skills for the benefit of others. Please
get involved in this worthwhile cause and by so doing help increase awareness of the benefits of organ donation
as well as promoting Suzuki Music.
You can either obtain sponsors or make a donation suggested amount $20 per performer
Sponsors could donate either per piece, by time spent performing or by a flat donation.
Sponsorship/Donation Forms available from Suzuki Piano Teachers.
All children must be accompanied by an adult in seeking donations in the neighbourhood.
Proceeds to the David Bland Ride for Life, supporting LIFEGift (Red Cross), and Suzuki Music.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPORT!
