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2017 Charity Partner

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The MAD Foundation helps the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people by funding life-changing support equipment and services.

A volunteer organisation established in 2001, MAD have been dedicated to making a difference to the lives of families with disabled and disadvantaged children by funding life-changing support equipment and services they otherwise could not afford. 
 
Since its inception, MAD have raised and distributed in excess of $1.5 million dollars by way of the MAD Funding Model, whereby they “bridge the gap” in funding between the cost of the equipment or service requested and the amount of funding available from government sources.
 
With assistance from the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (providing care for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorders, acquired neurological disabilities, developmental delay), and other associated organisations, MAD have been able to focus their efforts on identifying families with cases of specific need.  These children require numerous pieces of equipment, therapy and respite over the course of their life.
 
Over the years MAD has funded the purchase of wheelchairs, hoists and slings, therapeutic beds, bathroom modifications, car seats and home seating systems, walking frames, communication and voice output devices, second skin garments and rehabilitation sessions.  MAD has also funded iPads, gym memberships, theratogs, and paid for personal care attendants.  Over 250 disadvantaged children and young people have received assistance from MAD.
 
The invaluable support MAD has provided to these families can be viewed at http://www.madfoundation.com.au/beneficiaries/


MAD's GUIDING PRINCIPLES
  1. VOLUNTARY The MAD Foundation is run entirely by volunteers.  We aim to keep costs low and maximise the pass-through of funding in support of beneficiaries.
  2. INSPIRING The spirit of the MAD foundation is truly alive and inspires generosity, participation and fun while helping those who are in need.
  3. EFFECTIVE MAD works directly to bring fast and accessible funding support for equipment and services for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.
  4. CONNECTING MAD collaborates closely with an inclusive and expanding network of partners to raise funds in support of its objective.
  5. SUSTAINABLE Since the beginnings of the Foundation in 2000 the team of volunteers at MAD have personally committed to make a difference to the lives of our beneficiaries.
  6. TRUSTED The board of MAD is committed to absolute integrity in the governance of the foundation and in the fulfillment of its purpose.
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The Commentators Club chooses a different grass roots Melbourne charity to benefit from all the hard work that goes into the luncheon each year.  

Our recipient charity partner receives a very generous donation of all funds raised (above staging costs) at the event that year.  For more information see our Previously Supported Charities page.

Previous Charities
2016: SleepBus
2013: The Y-House Foundation 

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    • About >
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    • 2017
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    • 2014
    • 2013 >
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      • Event Photos
  • 2019 Charity
    • Previous Charities Supported >
      • 2018 Backpacks 4 Vic Kids
      • 2017 MAD
      • 2016 SleepBus
      • 2015 The Big Umbrella
      • 2014 Vinnies Soup Vans
      • 2013 The Y-House Foundation
      • 2012 20th Man Foundation
  • Talent Line Up
  • Sponsorship
    • Looking to Sponsor?
  • Book Now
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