Blue Ribbon Foundation

Continuing its Generosity

Since 2002, over $300,000 has been committed to projects at the Ararat Hospital including the John McNally Emergency Care Service, the Emergency Helicopter Landing Pad which is currently being built, and the Medical Imaging Department for a new General X-Ray machine and portable X-Ray Machine.

Of this, the Foundation has contributed over $160,000 to support the Ararat Branch fundraising and the health service. The Ararat Branches contribution includes funds raised through the Annual Gala Ball and 'Inside Story' together with the ongoing generosity of the community.

In praising the community at the 5th Annual Gala Ball held in May, President of the Ararat Branch, Terry Weeks said: "Ararat & District is a spontaneous and generous community who have embraced the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation - Ararat Branch. With their ongoing support, we the 10 members of the Ararat Branch can continue our vision to support the Ararat Hospital, in memory of police killed in line of duty."

Ararat Branch Members

  • Terry Weeks (President)
  • Tim Andrew
  • Stephen Chapple
  • Rod McKenzie
  • Stuart Kerr
  • John Davies
  • Peter McIntosh
  • Cecilia Fresle
  • Dianne Radford
  • Peter Hawkins
  • Jodie Holwell
  • John Mathes
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