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Little Heroes Foundation joins Potatoes Australia as a Charity Partner at WPC 2024
Potatoes Australia Ltd x Little Heroes Foundation
LET’S S/MASH CHILDHOOD DEMENTIA!
Big news! Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) is now a Charity Partner for the 12th World Potato Congress. We are delighted to team up with LHF and we invite you to join us to raise awareness and crucial funds for Childhood Dementia through a series of fun events the weekend prior to the World Potato Congress.
Currently there is no treatment or cure for Childhood Dementia but we are hopeful that more awareness and research will improve survival and quality of life for children across the globe affected by this devastating illness.
World-class research is happening here at Flinders University in South Australia. Little Heroes Foundation aims to contribute to help fund the research required for possible treatments and eventual cures for Childhood Dementia.
If you would like to learn more, click on the link below:
https://www.littleheroesfoundation.com.au/our-impact/childhood-dementia/
How can you help?
Harnessing the power of potatoes – Join us for an extraordinary initiative dedicated to raising awareness and vital funds for Childhood Dementia during the World Potato Congress week in Adelaide from June 23 to 26, 2024, with the generous support of Potatoes Australia Ltd and the World Potato Congress! Just as potatoes are versatile and nutritious, our collective efforts can nourish hope and ignite change.
📅 Mark your calendars as the weekend before the World Potato Congress has an exciting line up of quintessential Australian activities for all to enjoy which have the added bonus of raising funds for this important charity.
What’s the line up?
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL AT ITS FINEST, DURING THE HEIGHT OF ‘FOOTY FEVER’!
AFL, Australia’s beloved sport, brings together communities and generations, showcasing the essence of Australian culture through teamwork, and sheer excitement.
Immerse yourself in the action, feel the adrenaline rush, and become part of an unforgettable sporting spectacle.
🗓️ Saturday 22nd June, 2024 at 1:15pm
📍 Adelaide Oval
➡️ AUD $90 per person
🎁 Each guest will receive a Beanie & Lanyard
POTATOES AUSTRALIA’s BIG ‘FUN WALK’ FOR THE LITTLE HEROES FOUNDATION
Walk & Talk, Wine & Dine in the beautiful city of Adelaide
Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, where every step is a journey of discovery through our majestic gardens.
As a group, we will venture through the Botanic Gardens to the Bicentennial Conservatory and along the Torrens River with a dedicated tour guide. Finally, our walk will culminate at the National Wine Centre, where a captivating showcase of Indigenous dance, music and cuisine awaits. You will be treated to culinary delights from the renowned South Australian region. It’s not to be missed!
This unforgettable experience covers over 5km and is suitable for all fitness levels, ensuring an easy and comfortable experience for all participants. All proceeds go directly to Little Heroes Foundation.
🗓️ Sunday, 23rd June 2024
🕰️ 10:30am – 3:00pm
📍 Adelaide Botanic Gardens
➡️ AUD $220 per person (all inclusive)
For more details about the event and to purchase your tickets click on the link below:
Should you have any questions regarding the World Potato Congress, please email wpc@theconferencecompany.com or call 1800 193 405 (within Australia) or +64 9 360 1240 (outside Australia).
Kind regards
The World Potato Congress 2024 Organising Committee
Platinum Sponsors
Congress Trade Show and Corporate Sponsoring:
Sponsorship and trade show opportunities are available. The Congress will provide an excellent opportunity for the potato industry to network, make new business connections, engage with the global audience, and secure contracts whilst attending WPC 2024.
Come and say G’day! For more information, please visit the World Potato Congress or contact our Meeting Managers: The Conference Company. Email: wpc@theconferencecompany.com
Freephone (within Aus): 1800 193 405 or Telephone: +64 9 360 1240
The World Potato Congress Inc. initiatives are funded in part by the following Sustaining Partners. For more information on how your company can benefit from partnership, please inquire at info@potatocongress.org or visit our website at https://potatocongress.org/sustaining-partners/benefits/
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