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AMAZING

Wheelbarrow Race 2017

The Frank Hilton Organization (Fiji Crippled Children’s Amazing Wheelbarrow Race 2017
Society Suva Branch) functions as the controlling The Amazing wheelbarrow race is scheduled for the
authority for the Hilton Special School and the Hilton 29th of July this year. The Organizing committee expects
Early Intervention Centre and is registered under the at least 30 teams to participate and with awareness
Charitable Trust Ordinance cap.47 as a non-profit generated through media, thousands are expected to be
organization. The Organization also manages the only present on the day of the race to witness this Amazing
Audiology and speech therapy Unit in the country as race that will bring smiles on the faces of many.
well as the Hilton Physiotherapy Department. The Frank
Hilton Organization, was set up in the late 1950’s as Each team will be required to raise a minimum of $5000
the first branch of the Fiji Crippled Children’s Society, to each to compete in the Race. The race has 2 heats of
provide services to children with disabilities. 3 laps around Albert Park and the top 3 teams in the
heats will participate in the Final race which will be 1 lap
While 20% of the Annual Operational expenditure around Albert Park. There will be Awards for the top 3
which is utilized solely for the running of the schools podium positions as well as the best dressed team, the
is provided through the Ministry of Education, all highest funds raised by a team, the “over 40’s” team, the
other funding for the Organization is acquired through team with the most number of senior management team
fundraising activities and donations from individuals and members and many more.
corporate bodies. The organization is constantly in need
of assistance to move forward progressively towards our The Amazing wheelbarrow Race is not only a fundraiser
vision of being a Centre of Excellence to Educate and for a worthy cause but also an opportunity for team
Empower, children with disabilities to live independent building and corporate philanthropy. It offers a good
and productive lives in society; as well as Uplift and opportunity for companies to also promote wellness and
Uphold the rights of children with disability so that they optimize fitness amongst their staff members.
may live with dignity and be included in to every aspect How you can support Well-wishers and sponsors may
of society. support selected teams (help raise funds for participating
Please refer to www.frankhilton.org.fj for more infor- teams or campaign with them) or remit funding towards
mation on the race. the Organization directly. Donations made are tax
deductible.

All profits from the race will be utilized for daily operations
Amazing Wheelbarrow Race 2016 of the organization as well as for identified future projects.
The Amazing Wheelbarrow Race was organized as So be part of this Amazing race as a participant, sponsor,
the main fundraising activity for 2017. Thirteen teams, well-wisher, donor or supporter and help us accomplish
and over 104 individuals participated in the first ever this course with success.
Wheelbarrow race which raised $81,966 for the
Organization. The race served to not only raise much Account Name: Fiji Crippled Children’s Society –
needed funds but also as a team building exercise for Suva Branch
participants as well. While most teams were supported Account Number: 13444s10
by the business houses they represented, many teams Bank Name: HFC Bank
raised the entry fee required through fundraising and Branch Address: 371 Victoria Parade, Suva
personal donations.
BSB Number: 129010
The funds raised from the Race was utilized for the Swift Code: HFCLFJFJ
ongoing programmes of the Organization. Copy of
Audited accounts of the Organization can be made Please make all cheques payable to Fiji Crippled
available on request. Children’s Society- Suva Branch
Please refer to the official Race page on Donations can also be made through the secure payment
Facebook @amazingwheelbarrowrace portal on the website: https://frankhilton.org.fj
for further details.