We are excited to announce that this year Newington’s City2Surf team will be supporting the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, an organisation which provides support for children’s services for over 200 hospitals and health care centres all across Australia. The Foundation raises money to purchase medical equipment that treats and saves the lives of children nationwide.

Newington has a special connection with the Humpty Foundation, with Wallaby great Phil Kearns (ON 1984) an important ambassador for the charity. His initiative, the annual Balmoral Burn, raises important funds for Humpty. As Humpty receives no Government funding, its life-saving work is only possible with these kinds of events alongside continual public support.

Calling all runners!

If you were considering participating in the City2Surf this year, don’t run alone! We would love for you to join our team, which will consist of staff, students, families and Old Boys. Our goal is to have as many Newington runners as possible in order to raise money to help Humpty continue its vital and life-saving work.

To be part of the Official Newington College Team, there is an overall cost of $105 for students and $125 for adults. This covers both the cost for registration in the City2Surf, as well as a donation of $50 to Humpty Dumpty. With this donation you will also receive the official Newington College Team 2XU singlet (pictured above).

If you are interested in running with us, please register online ASAP (click here to find out how).

If you have already signed up but would like to run with Newington instead, see here for details.

Calling all sponsors!

We are also looking for sponsors to join our major sponsor Fortune Village Chinese Restaurant. This is your chance to promote your company as well as contribute to the meaningful work that Humpty does. Please register by 23 May 2014 at the very latest if you want to sponsor the team and have your company logo featured on the official Newington College City2Surf singlet.

If you are interested, or know of a company that might be, please contact Troy Stanley.

Fundraising Incentives

We have been lucky to have the support of several sponsors who have either donated money to the Humpty Foundation or offered prizes for the top fundraisers.

At this stage, prizes include:

• One night accommodation at the Quest Grande Esplanade in Manly (adult supervision essential)
• 2XU compression garment
• Toyota car service, valued at $200.
• Chance to mix with the stars on Bondi Beach following the race in the Coates Hire Tent corporate tent (over 18 only)
• 3 x $50 iTunes gift cards (thanks to the Newington PDHPE department)

The leading fundraisers as of midday on the 11th of August will have first choice from the above prizes (and hopefully more!)

Keep abreast of changes by visiting the City2Surf page on SPACES here.

Mr Troy Stanley (ON 1995)
Newington College City2Surf Team Co-ordinator