For the first time in 2024, Variety WA will join the brave ranks of fundraisers in the Central Park Plunge (CPP). Taking place from 25-27 October, “Plungers” will abseil 130 metres down Perth’s Central Park Tower on St Georges Terrace for 12 different charities. Teams of four people make each descent with up to 50 people per charity.
Variety WA is proudly at the top of the leaderboard with more than $38,600 already raised. With a goal of raising $350,000 this year, the CPP has raised more than $4.2 million over the past eight years, in support of diverse charitable causes including Anglicare, Fiona Wood Foundation, Guide Dogs WA, Activ Foundation, and TLG among others.
Variety WA is aiming to raise $50,000 in funds that will help up to 70 children living with disability to access essential equipment to help them communicate, get mobile, learn play and laugh.
Nothing could convince Variety Chief Executive Officer, Chris Chatterton to Take the Plunge: “I’m not afraid of much, but great heights are at the top of my list.
“I’d like to acknowledge the inimitable Romm Niblett, Variety WA’s Partnerships and Fundraising Manager who signed up to Take the Plunge on our behalf. He will be plunging with the awesome folks from Rumble Boxing in Subiaco.
“We have so many incredible teams supporting us this year and we are so grateful to everyone who is getting behind the Central Park Plunge for the best causes, a heartfelt thanks to you all.” He said.
We caught up with the team from Pride in Resources, which has already reached a quarter of their $5000 fundraising goal for Variety. Cass Wright said they are a team of passionate, professional women who have come together to challenge themselves and fundraise like never before: “I am honoured and privileged to support Variety kids. We know it takes a village to raise children and being able to lean out and help kids means a lot to me.
“I am an LGBTIQA+ ally and being backed by Pride in Resources is a great way to continue my work in this space and raise awareness and fight for a world of justice and equality for all.”
Well known LGBTQIA+ leader in the resources sector, Alyce Schotte said the Central Park Plunge is a great opportunity to challenge herself: “Variety WA has always been in view of my life as a constant voice and visible sign of creating opportunities and supporting children.
“I have also understood my privilege of being supported as a young person growing up in WA but also continuing that on for my two sons.” She said.
Pride in Resources are hosting a Drag Bingo Fundraiser on Friday 30 August at Connections Night Club, 81 James St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia.
Other teams supporting Variety include Bash participants, family groups and individuals. Wishing all our amazing fundraisers and teams an fabulous and challenging day! While Variety’s places are full, interested teams and individuals can still register for the plunge to support the other charities.
