Back to nature have some great breakfast cereals which you will find in the health food section of most supermarkets. Earlier this year they featured the TSWF logo on every pack and raised some much needed funds to help us enrich the lives of seriously ill and underprivileged children.

Keep an eye out and try their great products.

We were exceptionally privileged to be one of the eleven charities chosen around the world to be the recipients of the proceeds of the Melbourne auction.

We would like to pass on our most sincere thanks and appreciation for this kind gesture to Gilles Dougoud and the rest of the Moët & Chandon team.

We would also like to extend our appreciation to the incredibly generous Ann Peacock and Crown team for winning the auction with a bid of $60,000, thank you very much!

Event Overview

On the 11th of November 2011 in 11 cities across the globe, Moët & Chandon conducted an auction of a uniquely rare wine: a 6 bottle coffret of 100-year-old Grand Vintage Collection 1911. These bottles of 1911 were stored for 100 years in the Maison cellar, and have only been released now for this special global initiative. This is said to be one of the brand’s finest and most exceptional wines.

From Toronto to London, from Paris to Melbourne, from Beijing to Moscow, each location contributed a new chapter to Moet & Chandon’s history, a history of generosity celebrated throughout the world. The auction at Crown Melbourne in Australia was facilitated and conducted by Paul Sumner, Managing Director of Mossgreen Auctions.

The evening began with a selection of eight hot and cold canapés including lightly smoked duck with hazelnut emulsion, rock lobster ceviche with coconut and asparagus tortellini in asparagus nage, which were all prepared by Anthony Hannon of Crown Melbourne’s Banqueting, and paired with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002.

Guests then proceeded into a beautifully draped intimate dining room, the Moët & Chandon Room at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne, where the 1911 coffret was the centre of everyone’s attention. The first course was prepared by The Atlantic’s Donovan Cooke: his renowned Scallop Tartare, paired with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002. Donovan was present on the evening to welcome guests to the charity auction and introduce the dish he had prepared prior to the dinner getting underway.

When the first course was cleared, anticipation filled the room as Gilles Dougoud of Moët & Chandon welcomed guests to the evening’s auction, further explaining the extraordinary global initiative of generosity from the Maison. With the spotlight on the coffret, Paul Sumner of Mossgreen Auctions conducted the exciting auction. With bidders present, as well as a bidder via telephone, the winning bid went to Crown Melbourne for $60,000.

After winning Crown stated, “Crown is thrilled to have been the successful bidder in securing this coveted collection of 6 bottles of 100 year old Moët & Chandon champagne. This champagne will be added to Crown’s extensive cellar and hope that the champagne will be celebrated and enjoyed in years to come. We are equally pleased that the proceeds of the auction will directly benefit The Shane Warne Foundation, a wonderful charity with which Crown has a long and enduring association.” The Shane Warne Foundation mission is to raise funds to help “enrich the lives of seriously ill and underprivileged children and teenagers in Australia.”

The remaining three courses of the dinner were fabulous, as the room was full of the excitement that comes from a once in a lifetime opportunity attending an auction of such importance and rarity. Neil Perry created the second course, a spectacular dish of wood fire grilled king prawns with beans, hummus, croutons and yoghurt, which was paired perfectly with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 1995.

The main course was prepared by Guillaume Brahimi, which was perfectly presented roasted Barossa Valley chicken with truffle on a bed of corn puree, white and green asparagus, baby morels and jus gras paired with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 1990.

Heather Zheng of Nobu prepared the dessert, which was paired with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002 Rosé: a green tea and lime cheesecake with spices apples, frozen yoghurt, and mango passionfruit coulis. This was a light, sweet and perfect ending to a night full of generosity, kindness and an exceptional amount of support for Moët & Chandon and The Shane Warne Foundation.

This unique program is specifically designed to become the premier charity group assisting children’s charities in Australia – we are personally approaching selected leaders in the community to become our inaugural partners.

Our Premium Partner program includes a limited number of Platinum and Gold event packages with exclusive features and amazing experiences.

For example this year, with thanks to the generosity of our TSWF Ambassador James Packer, we have been granted access to the Ellerston Golf Course! Plus you can try your hand against the biggest poker names in the world at our annual tournament!

Our 2011/12 program membership provides the following benefits:

• Exclusive access for you to host clients, employees or family and friends at Ellerston Golf Course, Australia’s most exclusive (and challenging!) golf course

• VIP access to key events including our annual poker tournament – with the opportunity to win a car, or your way in to The Aussie Millions Main Event, Australia’s richest poker tournament!

• Private dining experience with The Shane Warne Foundation Board members, who are among Australia’s foremost business leaders

• Your generous support attracts a Tax-deductible donation

• An outstanding opportunity for your organisation to be associated with The Shane Warne foundation brand, annual events and all marketing material, including our website

Whether you want to entertain clients, reward your staff or simply spend quality time with friends while supporting our foundation, our Premium Partner events are designed to leave you with lasting memories.

With only three Platinum and six Gold partner opportunities available, these packages won’t last. For more information, contact us to discuss how our Premium Partner program can benefit your organisation.

Forget the cricket, The Shane Warne Foundation is teaming up with the FootyBanner app this AFL finals season!

All proceeds raised from sales of the FootyBanner app during the AFL finals month will be donated to The Shane Warne Foundation until after the Grand Final.

Developed by Melbourne company, Vortilla Digital, FootyBanner is an iPhone app used by thousands of Australian footy fans to create their own original banners in the colours of their favourite (or least-favourite!) AFL team.

“We are thrilled to announce our new association with Vortilla Digital,” says Jason Warne, General Manager of The Shane Warne Foundation, “This is a really fun and easy way for the public to get involved in raising funds for children’s charities whilst enjoying the footy finals.”

Users of the app can channel their inner-cheer squad member and write clever, funny or inspirational messages – as well as adding photos and web images – which are then loaded onto a team banner for display, and can be shared online via email, Facebook and Twitter.

During the finals month, The Shane Warne Foundation will promote the FootyBanner app through both Twitter and Facebook to encourage downloads to help raise funds.

The Shane Warne Foundation is an umbrella organisation that works to enrich the lives of seriously ill and underprivileged children in Australia by raising funds and distributing them to charitable organisations.

The FootyBanner app is currently available for download from $0.99 to $2.99 at the App Store, please click the button below to down load it now.

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What started as a simple tweet about one pair of jeans quickly turned into a frenzy of twitter activity, with 22 of Shane’s famous ‘followers’ generously donating items, and prompting the creation of an online auction in partnership with eBay and PayPal.

We would like to thank eBay and PayPal for waiving their normal fees. Their support means 100% of the money raised will reach our beneficiaries.

“The Shane Warne Foundation Celebrity Auction was a terrific success, raising much needed funds for children’s charities,” says Chairman Shane Warne “I’m so grateful to everyone that got involved and donated to the cause, not just the people who donated items but everyone who bid on them as well, thank you for your support.”

The highest selling items were:

2 Flights to London with tickets to 6 Nations England v Wales – 25 February 2012 – $4,272

• Collingwood 2010 Premiership Jumper – $1,475
• 2 Elton John VIP Tickets with Backstage Passes – $1400
• Fifi and Jules in studio tickets – $1,226
• Elizabeth Hurley’s jeans – $1,126
• A Day in the Studio with Neil Mitchell – $1,025

We would like to thank everyone involved who helped to make this event a success; Chris Martin and Coldplay, DJ Havana Brown, Daniel McPherson, Dannii Minogue, Elizabeth Hurley, Gary Ablett Jnr, Sir Elton John, Fifi Box, Karl Stefanovic, Neil Mitchell, Nick Maxwell, Piers Morgan, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Robbie Maddison, Russell Crowe, Sandra Sully, Sergio Garcia, Simon O’Donnell, Stephen Fry, Tony Greig, Will Carling, Etihad Airways, eBay, PayPal, Spark Communications and Dig Creative.

We are already starting to plan our second celebrity auction for next year, so watch this space…!

In case you weren’t able to log on to eBay during the auction, here’s what you missed out on…..

Shane Warne Signed Diesel jeans	‘Spinners’ top worn at the Press Call in Mumbai	Elizabeth Hurley Signed ‘favourite’ white jeans	‘Spinners’ top worn at the Press Call in Mumbai
Gary Ablett Signed Nike boots worn by Gary in his first match against old club Geelong, and the first match at the new Gold Coast ground on 28 March 2011	Robbie Maddison Signed Crusty Demons riding gear worn by Robbie during one of his amazing jumps!	Sandra Sully Stunning ‘Alex Perry’ dress worn and signed by Sandra	Daniel McPherson Stylish ‘Calibre’ suit worn by Daniel on the 29 May 2011 episode of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Karl Stefanovic Karl’s ‘7 For All Man Kind’ signed jeans	Ricki-Lee Coulter Christian Louboutin shoes worn and signed by Ricki-Lee during ‘Carols by Candlelight’ in 2010	Sergio Garcia Sergio’s green and white signed Adidas golf bag	Havana Brown DJ Havana Brown’s outfit she wore during her concert tour with Britney Spears
Stephen Fry DVD series ‘Last Chance to See’, signed by Stephen	Dannii Minogue Project D ‘Jackpot’ dress worn and signed by Dannii	Nick Maxwell 2010 Grand Final team signed jumper	Coldplay Signed picture disc, live CD (that was only available on the Viva La Vida tour as a giveaway) and photo
Simon O’Donnell Signed silks from Bauer’s Melbourne Cup 2nd place in 2010	Russell Crowe An arrow shot by Russell while making Sir Ridley Scott’s 2010 film ‘Robin Hood’	Tony Greig Signed ‘Panama’ hat	Elton John 2 x VIP tickets to watch Elton in concert (Sydney 27 November 2011, Melbourne 6 or 7 December 2011)
Piers Morgan 2 x tickets to watch’ America’s Got Talent’ in Los Angeles – Performance & Results shows	Fifi Box Spend an afternoon at Fox FM watching ‘The Fifi & Jules Show’	Neil Mitchell A ‘Day in the Studio’ with 3AW morning presenter, Neil Mitchell	Will Carling & Etihad Airways 2 x tickets to watch England Vs Wales on 25 February 2012 at Twickenham and return airfares with Etihad Airways from Australia to London

Peter Moylan; a relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team, is entering his 5th season in the big leagues and has proven himself to be one of the most durable relievers in the majors.

Peter has also been working tirelessly to help enrich the lives of seriously ill and underprivileged children in Australia, by helping raise money for The Shane Warne Foundation. He recently held an online auction like no other where he invited all Braves fans to bid on his “AWESOME AUSSIE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE”!

The winning bidder received the Braves weekend of a lifetime, personally arranged by Peter himself.

The Awesome Aussie Weekend Experience included the following:

• Round-trip airfare (if applicable) for two people from anywhere in the world, courtesy of Delta Air Lines

• Three nights accommodation in an Atlanta hotel

• Transportation via limousine to Turner Field

• Peter’s two personal tickets to three games of any remaining regular season weekend series at Turner Field*

• *Options include CHC 8/12 – 8/14, ARZ 8/19 – 8/21, LAD 9/2 – 9/3, NYM 9/16 – 9/18

• Two personalized Braves jerseys (or two Moylan jerseys).

• Personal VIP clubhouse tour

• VIP Field visit during Braves batting practice

• An exclusive dinner or lunch with Pete

The item sold on Sunday 24th July for $6,450.50!

Our heartfelt thanks to Peter Moylan for your wonderful support of The Shane Warne Foundation.

Congratulations to the following winners of the Raffle:

Prize 1 Masters Package
George Lambiris, East Bentleigh 3165

Prize 2 Simon West Fine Jewellery Diamond Pendant
Luke Murphy, Caulfield South 3162

Prize 3 2 x Tickets to the Joe Hachem & Shane Warne Charity Poker Tournament
Simon West, Melbourne 3000

Prize 4 Crown Indulgence Package
Allan McKenzie, Brighton 3186

Prize 5 2 x King Kahuna Beanbags
Louise Kay, Brighton East 3186

Chairman Shane Warne & Australian Patron Joe Hachem kicked the event off welcoming players, guests and sponsors alike for joining them on the Foundation’s mission to raise funds for seriously ill and underprivileged children in Australia, now and in the future. Foundation Directors Garry Lyon & Ann Peacock, took charge of MC duties for the evening closely supported by commentating experts Bill Brownless and Tony Hachem, brother of Joe Hachem.

Rock legend Leo Sayer got the crowd grooving early in the evening performing 3 hit songs and young Carlos Sila, a former beneficiary of The Shane Warne Foundation performed a solo and inspired a sing along to Kenny Rogers ‘The Gambler’.

Hamish Blake and Andy Lee were a stellar addition to the event’s success – Andy with the standout hand of the night, producing quad queens in front of Sir Michael Parkinson. Glamour couple Michael Clarke & Lara Bingle were there to show their support joined by a host of other celebrities including gossip guru Richard Reid, Megan Gale, Bill Brownless, Dermott Brereton, Anthony Koutofides, Jeff Fenech, Fifi Box, Kelly Landry, Merv Hughes and more.

With Michael Clarke, Hamish & Andy as spotters in a sea of guests, the Live Auction had people digging deep producing a huge $90,000 from 6 items. The clincher – a last minute item instigated by Hamish & Andy including lunch at the Flower Drum with the duo themselves plus Megan Gale, Michael Clarke, Lara Bingle and the Foundation’s Chairman Shane Warne – selling for a whopping $10,000. Other items included a unique golf package for 4 people to play at James Packer’s private course at Ellerston ($30,000 kindly donated by Mr. James Packer a Foundation Ambassador), a Lamborghini drive day package and corporate luncheon ($11,000), a Private Poker Game with Shane Warne and Joe Hachem ($10,000), a Collingwood Inner Sanctum Package kindly donated by Collingwood President Eddie McGuire ($16,000) and Platinum Diamond Cufflinks thanks to Simon West Fine Jewellery ($4,000).

The final element to the auction period had everyone’s heads spinning with a new fundraising initiative titled SPIN THE WIN WHEEL. Guests got involved throughout the night by purchasing a roulette number for $500 to be one in 37 chances to win the spin. Participants held their breath as Billy Brownless spun the wheel…holding the lucky number 9 was the stunning Megan Gale winning a trip to Thailand valued at over $9,500.

Son of Foundation Ambassador Lloyd Williams, Nick Williams’ amazing generosity, may yet prove to be the most valuable addition to the event having pledge to donate $100,000 to the cause if one of either C’est La Guerre, Zipping or Efficient comes home in the Melbourne Cup. Needless to say we are all behind the Williams’ stable this Tuesday!

Chairman Shane Warne was thrilled at the result of the event: “Everyone that came and supported the event had an amazing time and I was truly blown away by everyone’s generosity. A massive thank you to Hamish and Andy who really made the night and to the Nick Williams stable – on behalf of the foundation we wish them the best of success for the big race. To pledge a hundred thousand dollars is totally unbelievable but once again shows the generous side to the Williams family”

As the clock ticked well past midnight, Warne and Hachem turned up the heat on the final table joining the remaining 8 players in their pursuit of the number one prize. It was Michael Kroger who was crowned poker king for a night winning the HIGH ROLLERS PACKAGE – a seat in the main event at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas plus business class flights and accommodation. The Aussie Millions package was awarded for 2^nd place to Patrick Short.

The Foundation would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who made the night happen including all corporate sponsors and the general public involved in the event. A special thanks to long time sponsors –Crown Entertainment Complex and Fosters Limited.

Alongside the McGrath Foundation, The Shane Warne Foundation were fortunate enough to have been selected as Charity of Choice for the match.

TSWF extends a huge thank you to our volunteers who were there on the night representing the foundation:
Tanya Belgrove-Lay
Martin Gregg
Jo Holman
Carol Cavanagh
Craig Cavanagh
Cameron Cavanagh