KKKK -
Kollege of Knowledge Kommittee for Kids Inc
The “Kollege of Knowledge Kommittee for Kids”, usually referred to as the KKKK started some eighteen years in 1989. The president of the organisation is Tony Springett.
A group of six or seven businessmen who used to frequent the Bowral Hotel, had a great idea to raise money to try and help local kids and their families.
The aims of the KKKK are to voluntarily raise funds from the local business and broader community by means of fundraising dinners, golf days, raffles, grant applications, donations and other suitable means; to directly benefit children who are terminally or chronically ill (with particular reference to children whose usual place of residence is within the Wingecarribee Shire of NSW); to aid and support the families of those children; to benefit children who are physically and/or intellectually disabled or disadvantaged; to act in aid of any charitable organization, school or group, in specific circumstances, whose objectives and aims are the same or similar to the KKKK.
The KKKK has now handed out over $666,000 on improving the lives and lifestyles of local kids and their families. The beauty of this organisation is that we do not pay any administration fees or costs. All activities are carried out on a voluntary basis.
Some of the organizations we have contributed to include Childflight, Shepherd Centre, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Tangara Special School, Clown Doctors (now known as Humour Foundation) and Camp Quality. KKKK has purchased playground equipment for special needs kids at Moss Vale, Mittagong, Colo Vale, Avoca and Sutton Forest primary schools enabling these kids to interact and play with the more fortunate.
In 1992 KKKK organised a charity celebrity soccer match captioned by Dr John Hewson and Jimmy Barnes. The then Federal Oppersition leader Dr John Hewson and his team “Great Soccer Team – GST” were narrowly defeated by Jimmy Barnes and his “Soccer Rockers” 7 to 6. This successful match raised $5000 for children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Over the last 12 months KKKK have donated over 100,000 to local children, schools and institutions. Tangara School recieved $24,500, Moss Vale Public School $7,000, Mittagong Public School $5,000, St. Michaels School, Mittagong, $4,800, Interchange Wingecarribee Inc $25,000, The Humour Foundation $6870, Liberty Swing $295, Childflight $6000 and individually Elle Hussey $22,000 and Sarah Jeckson-Ettridge $7,454.
They continue to raise funds through various activities. Two of their most popular at the Ladies Lunch (August 29th - details can be found here) and the Gentleman's Lunch (October 23rd 2009).
Help celebrate KKKK 's 20th year and come to the gentlemens luncheon or donate by contacting Mr Tony Springett on 0414 622222 or email tony@springettsarcade.com.au
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