Youngcare To Launch National Thong-a-thon
October 1 – 2, 2010
July 2010: Australians love nothing more than the feeling of the wind in their (toe) hairs so what could be better than a national Thong Day?
Youngcare is asking all Australians to don a pair of pluggers for charity on Friday October 1st. The idea is simple: release your feet from their footwear prison for a day and raise money by doing one of the following things:
- Hosting a Thong-a-thon
- Buying a pair of specially branded Youngcare thongs (made by the same people who make Havaianas so guaranteed to be comfy) from a Terry White Chemist for $14.95
- Sponsoring someone who is hosting a Thong-a-thon
What, you may fairly ask, is a Thong-a-thon? It can be described as any activity performed wearing thongs. A pong-a-thong, a high tea-a-thong, an office-a-thong – absolutely any kind of ‘thon’ you like! Can’t do your Thong-a-thon on a Friday? That’s OK because Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd are also open for events.
Youngcare CEO Marina Vit invites all Australian’s to join in the fun of Thong Day, while remembering the Youngcare cause.
“It’s clearly inappropriate that young people with 24/7 care needs are living in aged care, because there are very few other options available,” Ms Vit said.
“Youngcare is committed to providing change and choice for these young Australians with high care needs.”
Once you’ve planned your event, register it at www.thongday.com.au or call 1300YOUNGCARE
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About Youngcare
Youngcare is a national charity that helps provide choice in care and accommodation options for young Australians with 24/7 care needs. There are more than 6,500 young people living in aged care and 700,000 more being cared for at home with the assistance of family and friends. For further information about Youngcare, please visit www.youngcare.com.au
Media Enquiries
Emma Gardiner – Klick Communications
02 8353 7106 / 0419 276 446 / emma@klick.com.au
