27 January 2011
A dedicated, Spirit of Tasmania Australia Day flood relief
cruise on Port Phillip Bay this week raised more than
$100,000.
TT-Line Company Pty Ltd donated the services of Spirit of Tasmania
II free of charge in a combined effort with Melbourne talk radio
station 3AW and the Neil Mitchell program to raise funds for flood
victims.
Spirit of Tasmania II sailed into Port Phillip Bay on Australia
Day at 8.30am with approximately 600 generous people who donated to
the flood relief appeal in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.
Guests were treated to morning tea, self-guided tours and live
entertainment.
More than $64,000 was raised from 3AW's listeners, suppliers and
people who donated further money on the sailing.
Spirit of Tasmania also donated proceeds from $75 Day Tickets
booked on Australia Day for travel until 2 May. A total of $31,546
in passenger fares was raised.
"TT-Line was delighted to be able to assist the flood relief
appeal by providing Spirit of Tasmania II for the event," said
Acting CEO Scott Hadley.
"Importantly, the donations were an amazing demonstration of
generosity from fellow Australians. It was a wonderful way to
celebrate Australia Day with a fantastic fundraising result."
In addition, 3AW's Neil Mitchell program auctioned a prize
giveaway for Spirit of Tasmania in conjunction with Mercure Hobart
for a return trip for two adults in a Twin Porthole Cabin including
a car with five nights accommodation and breakfast at the Mercure
valued up to $2353.
A listener on the radio bid $5000 for the prize, bringing the
grand total to more than$100,000! The winner's cabin will be
upgraded to a Deluxe Cabin because of this generous bid.
Spirit of Tasmania thanks the following sponsors for making
Australia Day such a huge success; Double T Entertainment, FBIS
International Protective Services, Juicy Isle Klaas Bake House,
Norm Phillips & Bros, Perry Bros Bakery, POAGS, Port of
Melbourne Corporation, Skilled Maritime Services and Tasmania at
Sea and Tourism Brochure Exchange on board Spirit of
Tasmania.
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For further information contact:
Soniya Fernandez
Spirit of Tasmania, Corporate Communications Coordinator
Email:
saf@spiritoftasmania.com.au
