Golden Moments of Gold Week 2008

Media Launch
22 May
Pete Evans launched Gold Week at Sydney Children’s Hospital with South Sydney Rabbitohs players Dean Widden and Ben Rogers.

Gold Lunch – Nick’s Bar and Grill
30 May
The official Gold Week Lunches kicked off in style at Nick’s Bar and Grill, King Street Wharf. 500 social and business leaders enjoyed a fabulous invitation-only lunch hosted by Karl Stefanovic.

Gold Week Badge Street Sales
2 June, 6am-9am
Street sellers were outside major rail stations across Sydney, selling the Gold Week badges and did a sensational job!

Gold Lunch – The Bathers’ Pavilion
2 June
100 invited guests enjoyed a special three-course lunch created and donated by owner and executive chef Serge Dansereau at the Bathers’ Pavilion at Balmoral Beach. Guest speaker was Jean Kittson and MC Lisa Wilkinson.

Jaynie Seal Nine New Weather Broadcast
2 June
Nine News Weather presenter Jaynie Seal broadcast the weather from Sydney Children’s Hospital in support of Gold Week!

Today Show Weather Cross
Hi-5 joined Today Show weather reporter Steve Jacobs and performed live from the Hospital during the weather crosses.

2DayFM Outside Broadcast from Sydney Children’s Hospital
3 June, 9am-4pm

2DayFM broadcasted live from Sydney Children’s Hospital and featured special guests and performances from Damien Leith and Brian McFadden, lifting the spirits of our patients.

Humphrey B Bear Visits the Hospital!
4 June

Humphrey B Bear made a special visit to the Hospital, delighting patients and staff!

A Visit from the Rabbitohs
4 June

Beau Champion and Jamie Simpson toured the Hospital, in support of Gold Week!

Media Contacts
For more media information please contact the Communications Team on 02 9382 1188 or email: kate.meikle@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au