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SA's most successful fundraising event raises $1.47 Million net for Children in need and announces its new sponsor for 2012

A note from Doug Lehmann the 2012 Bash Chairman

“I am delighted to continue my ongoing involvement with this truly worthwhile cause as the Chairman of the 2012 SA Variety Bash.

The 2012 Bash has been named ‘Birdsville Back of Beyond’ and I would like to extend a huge welcome to our new Platinum Sponsor, Tim Adams Wines.

Tim and his wife Pam, have been very active supporters of Variety over many years, Tim having been involved in the Bash, as a Basher (Highest Fundraisers 2004 & 2005) and Tim and Pam as Bash Officials, the 4WD Challenge and of course Variety Vintage, which Tim conceived and has successfully overseen for the past three years. Thank you Tim and Pam, marvellous.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank, in addition to our Platinum Sponsor, our Gold Sponsors, Toyota Australia, Vilis, Peter Cochrane Transport, Codan, Kennards and Hyde Park Press, together with our Silver Sponsors, Gliderol Garage Doors, Odyssey Carpets and Advance Robes. Without these loyal sponsors the event would not be able to make the truly significant contribution that it does to the less fortunate children of South Australia.

See attached 2012 SA Variety Bash Brochure.

Click Here to view 2011 Bash pics on AdelaideNow

A note from Bash Chairman Doug Lehmann:

“I would like to take this opportunity, to give a huge thank you, to all the station and property owners for allowing us the privilege to use the roads and facilities on their properties. It goes without saying, we would not have the Bashes we have without their generosity. Thank you once again.

We have put together, what I think will be a truly Iconic Bash, with great tracks and really good fun, the name of the game. Let’s hope that the weather is kind to us and allows it all to happen as we have planned it.”

For more information please contact Megan Winter at the Variety office on 8293 8744 or email megan@varietysa.org.au 

What is the Bash?

Bashing was created in 1985 by adventurer Dick Smith, when he took a group of friends for a drive he called “The Bourke to Burketown Bash".

The Bash is an eight day drive in the country with your mates. It is NOT a race or rally, it is a madcap event designed to put the fun into fundraising. Vehicles must be in standard condition and shall be models constructed prior to December 1980 (although run-on models will be accepted).The drivers and crews, however, are anything but standard issue with most Bashers taking the one major rule (don't take it too seriously) seriously.

The Bash is the entrants reward for a year spent fundraising for the children of South Australia who really need it.

Bashing today has not changed from its original concept. It began in SA in 1989 and has seen Bashers travel through much of our beautiful country.