Merry Christmas from Little Heroes Foundation

On behalf of all of us at Little Heroes Foundation I would just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I hope all your wishes come true over the festive season.

It was great to catch up with so many of you at our Christmas Party on Monday. It continues to be our favourite event of the year.

With the new MRI now up and running the Michael Rice Centre (HOC) at the WCH will follow soon in the early part of 2012. Developing our ChildFamilyCare program will be our main focus over the next 12 months and any feedback you can give us would be gratefully accepted/

The office will be closed until January 9, but I will be available and all phone calls will divert to me.

Merry Christmas,

Chris McDermott

Picture perfect exhibition

Dr John Flett has spent four years creating a collection of beautiful paintings that will be on display at for a month in early 2012, with the proceeds made from each painting sold going directly to Little Heroes Foundation.

Dr Flett has used an eye-popping mix of colours to immortalise some of the landscapes that have captured his attention. We are absolutely thrilled to be the beneficiaries of such a beautiful event, and thank Dr Flett for all his hard work.

The 'In Praise of Australia' Exhibition will be launched on Friday January 20, 2012, at the Pepper Street Arts Centre on Magill Road.

Bowled over by Christmas spirit!

On Monday December 19, AMF Woodville was taken over by Little Heroes Foundation and 150 children for the annual Christmas Party.

The bowling centre was quickly transformed into a children's paradise with ten pin bowling, craft stations, and a lolly bar on offer throughout the morning.

We were also lucky enough to have a special visit from Santa who arrived with a sack full of presents for each and every one of the Little Heroes Foundation children which in the end left us swimming in a sea of ripped up wrapping paper and ribbon. 

It was a fantastic morning and a great way to finish up the year!

Christmas comes early for kids

On Wednesday December 7, some Little Heroes Foundation children were whisked away to enjoy a special morning with some extra special guests at the David Jones Magic Cave.

The twenty children were treated like Christmas Kings and Queens snacking on delicious treats like popcorn, riding the merry-go-round and catching up with the one and only, Father Christmas, to update him on this year's must haves and additions to their Christmas Wish Lists.

Thanks to the generosity of the staff at David Jones, their Magic Cave, and the Credit Union Pageant Company, children who are currently too unwell to visit the Magic Cave - due to large crowds and other factors - were still able to experience this very special Christmas tradition.

The Marrickville Mauler goes Mediterranean

The melting pot of Mediterranean music, culture and cuisine that is the Laziza Fesitval returned to Rymill Park on Sunday December 18 and gave Adelaide festival-goers and irresistible dose of culture.

Although the rain continued to fall throughout the day, gutsy guests enjoyed delicious food, drink and an amusing lineup of entertainment including guest emcees; World Champion Boxer Jeff Fenech, and Little Heroes Foundation's Tim Ginever (left).

Part proceeds from the Fesitval supported Little Heroes Foundation, and we wish to thank the Laziza team for making us a part of this fun filled family day.

ACC Christmas Tree Lighting

Little Heroes Foundation were selected as the Adelaide City Council's (ACC) Charity Partner for the Christmas Season.

On Friday December 2, Little Heroes Foundation were invited to attend the Lighting the Heart of the City Event in Victoria Square with the Lord Mayor (left). Chris McDermott was joined by ambassadors Nathan van Berlo, Becchara Palmer and Natalie von Bertouch for this exciting event.

It was a fantastic night filled with festive fun and a great way to kick off the Christmas Season for 2011.

The Fairies' debut on the Big Screen

Have your wand at the ready because everyone's favourite Fairies; Harmony and Rhapsody,  and all of their friends are celebrating Christmas in a big way by debuting on the big screen.

The Fairies new movie, Christmas Ballet, has hit cinemas just in time for Christmas (and school holidays) and is available in cinemas across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for all Fairies fans to enjoy.

Everest Base Camp Trek - October 2012

Travel to the Himalayas and be treated to some of the most beautiful sunsets, captivating views and invigorating experiences that the world has to offer.

The 14 day trip will see you loving each day more than your last, and you'll struggle to find someone that will tell you otherwise! Grab your sherpa, and let's go! More>>

Sandakan Death March (Borneo) - April/May 2012

Experience one of the most moving parts of Australian history by walking the jungle tracks of Borneo that were travelled by Prisoners of War.

Taking place over Anzac Day this is one opportunity not to be missed, so c'mon, join us... we DARE you! More>>