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Landmark raises $6,000 for Little Heroes Foundation

25 January, 2012

When Landmark recently launched Nufarm's new flagship herbicide products for Australian farmers, they also managed to raised $6,000 for Little Heroes Foundation. More>>


42kgs for 42kms!

December 16, 2011

Cousins Peter Clemente and Aggie Simeone have committed themselves to a 51 week challenge as they each aim to lose 42 kilograms to complete the 42 kilometre course of the New York Marathon. More>>


Ain't no mountain high enough!

November 8, 2011

We have an Inca-ling that the walkers who recently returned from Machu Picchu had the time of their lives, with the incredible views, spectacular culture, and fantastic group of walkers making it the trip of a lifetime. More>>


Melbourne Cup Lunch jam-packed with fashion, fun and food!

November 8, 2011

Sipping on Chandon at midday isn't common practice, but the crowd at this year's Little Heroes Foundation Melbourne Cup Luncheon embraced the tradition as they enjoyed the sun in the courtyard at the National Wine Centre.More>>


The Force behind Little Heroes make their way to The Bay

21 October 2011

Every year the start line of the City-Bay Fun Run contains a wide variety of people praying that they've done enough training to make the distance. Among the participants this year a whole new crowd could be seen, with 120 members of the Army's 16th Air Defence Regiment (16AD) running for Little Heroes Foundation. More>>


Hon Jennifer Rankine MP launches Little Heroes Foundation Child Family Care

19 October, 2011

The energy in the room this morning was flying high as ChildFamilyCare was officially launched, with great praise and excitement directed at the plans for the future. With the Little Heroes Foundation joining with the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, new and increased services to children and their families are to be expected.More>>


A Hole in One for Little Heroes Foundation

October 12, 2011

South Australia will be treated to its first statewide golf competition during November when Golf Month takes place at all GOLF Link courses around the State. More>>


West End State of Origin Slowdown: SA sneaks over the line just in time!

October 3, 2011

With the sun beaming down on Adelaide Oval, and the controversial vuvuzelas from last year's match no where to be seen, the crowd could not have hoped for a better day for this year's West End State of Origin Slowdown. More>>


The countdown is on as West End State of Origin Slowdown is launched!!

September 8, 2011

State of Origin Football returns to Adelaide Oval on October 3 for the West End State of Origin Slowdown. AFL Legends of South Australia and Victoria will relive the grand old days of the 80s and 90s and raise over $200,000 for Little Heroes Foundation and the Reach Foundation. More>>


South Australian kids to experience sound and colour during MRI scans

September 6, 2011

South Australian children will have a faster, more accurate and more comfortable experience when undergoing an MRI scan thanks to a newly upgraded MRI suite - including state-of-the-art digital MRI Unit and Philips Ambient Lighting Experience - which was launched at the Women's & Children's Hospital on Tuesday 6 September. More>>


A little bit of magic for the West End State of Origin Slowdown Gala Dinner

August 30, 2011

We've been told that guests will be disappearing and reappearing when Australia's Got Talent runner up and the country's number one illusionist and escape artist Cosentino takes to the stage at this year's West End State of Origin Slowdown Gala Dinner on September 22. More>>


It's back... State of Origin Slowdown returns to Adelaide Oval

August 12, 2011

It's time to get excited. On Monday October 3, State of Origin Football is returning to Adelaide Oval for the Little Heroes Foundation's 2011 West End Slowdown.More>>


A golden moment at Balfour's Showdown Lunch

July 29, 2011

The three hundred guests at the Little Heroes Foundation's Balfour's Showdown Lunch were treated to a rare opportunity when the infamous Presidents Cup was displayed at the National Wine Centre during its fleeting tour of Adelaide. More>>


ChildFamilyCare initiative launches interstate with Jerry Lewis

July 1, 2011

Legendary comedian and humanitarian Jerry Lewis accepted a donation of $600,000 to Muscular Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) from the head of Little Heroes Foundation and former AFL star Chris McDermott in Melbourne last week.More>>


Graham Manou Charity Bike Ride

June 7, 2011

On June 15, Graham Manou and his team will leave balmy Darwin and travel through the heart of Australia until they reach Adelaide to help raise funds for children with serious heart conditions. More>>


Little Heroes among nominees for coveted medal

May 26, 2011

A number of Little Heroes Foundation children have been nominated by their family and friends as candidates for this year's Pride of Australia medal. More>>


Sugar and Spice and Something Nice

May 23, 2011

From May 23 to July 3, Hudsons Coffee stores are supporting local charities with their Cup for a Cause "Sugar and Spice and Something Nice" promotion. More>>


Fleurieu Milk Company and Fleurieu Yoghurt Company partner up for new dairy deal

May 19, 2011

Myponga-based Fleurieu Milk Company and Fleurieu Yoghurt Company announced a new partnership with Little Heroes Foundation that will see the two South Australian organisations working together to support children living with cancer and serious illness. More>>


Motlop to kick goals for Darwin's Little Heroes

May 19, 2011

Port Adelaide forward Daniel Motlop has been announced as the latest Little Heroes Foundation ambassador and will be the face of a new campaign in his hometown of Darwin. More>>


Wind, rain and hail can't dampen the spirits of TDGOR riders

May 13, 2011

After 9 long days, sixteen exhausted (but exhilarated) riders arrived at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the final destination on their Tour de Great Ocean Road ride. More>>


Secret Crows Business spills club secrets

Little Heroes Foundation has produced a revealling a tell-all book in celebration of the Adelaide Football Club's twenty year anniversary revealing some of the Club's untold stories and best-kept secrets. More>>


ANZIIF Luncheon to benefit Little Heroes

The Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance (ANZIIF) are hosting their annual Charity Luncheon during May and have chosen Little Heroes Foundation as one of the beneficiaries.More>>


Kellermeister boys' make the Pilgrimage to the Holy City

April 13, 2011

Kellermeister Wines' CEO Mark Pearce and 'PR Guy' David Rice were two of three Australians to take part in the Jerusalem half-marathon which saw ten thousand entrants compete in the 21km run around the Holy City on March 25More>>


Students support LHF with Clippers for Cancer fundraiser

March 28, 2011

Students at Hackham East School have been avid supporters of the Little Heroes Foundation since 2009. This week they held their Clippers for Cancer event to support children living with cancer and serious illness.More>>


Sports marketing panel session gets guests talking

March 22, 2011

Successfull sports marketer James Erskine joined Professors Pascale Quester and Michel Desbordes on stage at the National Wine Centre to talk all things sports marketing and sponsorship at a panel discussion hosted by LHF and the University of Adelaide Business School.More>>


Race up to Oakbank for Easter!

March 21, 2011

Where will you be for Easter this year? Why not spend the weekend at the world's biggest picnic race - the Oakbank Racing Carnival. More>>


Brave Teresa leads the Little Heroes to New York

February 9, 2011

South Australian cancer survivor Teresa Mitchell will lead a team of up to fifty runners to the Big Apple for the 2011 New York Marathon where they will aim to raise $100,000 for the Little Heroes Foundation.More>>


International artists unite for Little Heroes

February 14, 2011

Little Heroes Foundation were lucky enough to be chosen as the beneficiary of the Painting with a Purpose Art Exhibition which has showcased the works of over forty international artists who were united through a website dedicated to painting.More>>


LHF party animals run wild at the Zoo

December 15, 2010

Over 300 children and their families were treated to a fun-filled day out at the Adelaide Zoo for the Myer Little Heroes Foundation Christmas Party.More>>


Not by the hair on Tim's chinny chin chin....

November 30, 2010

Timothy Barr of Ocean View College raised $800.00 for Little Heroes Foundation by growing a beard for nine months before shaving it all off for charity.More>>


Golden Grove Primary School students have hair raising fun!

November 30, 2010

Students at Golden Grove Primary School raised over $600 for Little Heroes Foundation at their crazy hair day earlier this month.More>>


Armstrong tees off for Little Heroes Foundation

November 25, 2010

The team at Armstrong Packaging held their first annual Charity Golf Day at Riverside Golf Club with a magnificent result, raising $25,000 for Little Heroes Foundation.More>>


Little Heroes Foundation in the Big Apple

November 23, 2010

After months of preparation, nineteen pairs of sneaker clad feet were put through their paces in the 40th Annual ING New York Marathon on November 5. Among those representing LHF were FiveAA's Graham Cornes and Stephen Rowe, Channel Seven's Mark Soderstrom, and Brock Harcourt's Greg Moulton. More>>


Foodland Charity House winners are revealed....

November 20, 2010

Roy and Elva Dalitz of Largs Bay will be relaxing in luxury in their brand new Red Ochre Homes E-Fusion holiday home after winning the major prize in this year's 2010 Foodland Charity Home.More>>


2010 Foodland Charity House raises 370,000 for Little Heroes Foundation

November 17, 2010

The 2010 Foodland Charity House has raised $370,000 for Little Heroes Foundation. On Sunday 21st November this year's winner will be revealed at the Middleton site when a lucky key will open the door to the architecturally designed home.More>>


Exclusive invitation: Graham Manou Foundation Charity T24 Match

We are excited to be able to invite you to take part in this fantastic, once-in-a lifetime opportunity to participate in an T24 match featuring Darren Lehmann, Greg Blewett, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh, in support of the Graham Manou Foundation.More>>


The Michael Rice Centre for Haematology & Oncology

November 4, 2010

Little Heroes Foundation is delighted to announce that the new Haematology & Oncology Centre at the Women's & Children's Hospital will be named the Michael Rice Centre for Haematology & Oncology, after Dr Michael Rice.More>>


Trinity College's Big Skip Off!

On September 10 the students from Trinity College Middle School skipped for an incredible two hours, all in the name of charity. More>>


Golden Girl Anna flies home to help Little Heroes

Little Heroes Foundation would like to congratulate three-time world champion cyclist and Little Heroes Foundation Ambassador Anna Meares who claimed her first gold medal overnight in the women's 500m time trial at the velodrome in Delhi, setting a new Commonwealth Games Record.More>>