Bandaged Bear Day – 26 March 2012
 The Bandaged Bear Appeal™, held during March each year, is the signature public fundraising appeal for The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
All proceeds raised from the sale of Bandaged Bear DayTM merchandise and the donation of funds from events and personal donations go directly to The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The funds are directed to the areas of the Hospital most in need at the time. Every dollar we receive goes directly toward supporting the amazing work done at the Hospital and, ultimately, impacts the lives of sick kids and their families.
- $40 would allow a family to stay overnight at the Hospital with their sick child
- $45 could pay for a nurse to a visit a child with Cystic Fibrosis to help them administer their medication
- $50 could pay for an hour's worth of research into life-saving treatments
- $100 could pay for life-saving drugs for a critically ill child
Sids for Kids Red Nose Day – 29 June 2012
 Red Nose Day, held annually on the last Friday in June, is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids. Funds raised through Red Nose Day activities assist SIDS and Kids in providing vital services and programs to the Australian community.
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting bereaved families.
With nine offices throughout Australia and a National office in Melbourne, SIDS and Kids areas of focus include bereavement support, education, research, national awareness campaigning, advocacy and fundraising.
Jean for Genes Day 2012
In 2012, ATPM and all parks will wear jeans to help raise much needed funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute.
 Pink Ribbon Day 2012
In 2012 ATPM and all parks will support Pink Ribbon Day to help raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as raise funds for research, early prevention and patient support programs.
 Movember 2012
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. ATPM and all parks will be doing their bit in 2012 to support such a great cause.
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