The Big Breakfast
ATF “BIG BREAKFAST”TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2011
The official date of this event is Tuesday 25th October, however you can host your event any time during the month of October 2011.
WHY HOLD A BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
The ATF “BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH” is the leading fundraiser for the ATF!
You may like to vary your “BIG BREAKFAST” and make the event a ‘’BIG BRUNCH”
The Australian Thyroid Foundation wants all Australians to be aware of this event and the importance of the message. A healthy thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body’s metabolism and digestion. Without these hormones the body will suffer and your overall health will be affected.
Research shows Australia and New Zealand are now iodine deficient, which means our soils and food supply no longer naturally contain enough iodine. Therefore we all need to include iodine in our daily diet.
Pregnant and Lactating Women need 250 mcgs of iodine daily to protect the development of the foetus and newborn, in particular the brain development.
The National Health Ministers Research Committee (NHMRC) recommends pregnant and lactating women ingest a daily pregnancy supplement, including 150 mcgs of iodine. NHMRC STATEMENT
Newborns and Children need between 90 mcgs and 120 mcgs daily.
Adults need 150 mcgs daily.
The ATF “BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH” raises awareness of iodine deficiency and how we all need to ensure we include enough iodine in our daily diet for all life stages CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Monies raised from raffles, door prizes, door entry etc. will help the ATF continue to raise awareness and support our membership services.
BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH HOST PACK
The ATF will provide ALL Big Breakfast/Brunch organisers with ATF Big Breakfast/Brunch Invitations, ATF Aprons, ATF Fact Sheets & Educational Brochures and a Big Breakfast/Brunch Report. Directions on how to bank and receipt donations raised on the day will also be included.
BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH MENU IDEAS
Iodine enriched foods suggestions: marine seafood, bread fortified with iodised salt, dairy milk, dairy products, eggs and foods containing iodised salt.
WHERE TO HOLD YOUR BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Choose a venue which is convenient for you and where it will be a lot of fun for your guests! You could hold your event in a local community hall, your home, office or workplace. Where ever is convenient, has kitchen facilities and your friends or work colleagues will enjoy the event.
HERE’S HOW ATF MEMBER KATE ORGANISED HER “BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH IN 2010”
After my daughter Ruby was born in October 2008 with Congenital Hypothyroidism, I joined The ATF. Last year I decided to hold a Big Breakfast event for The ATF. I wanted to raise awareness of this disorder and money for the organisation.
Tuesday October 26th was the day! My mum, mother-in-law, aunties and cousins all helped by making delicious food. We held the event in a local community hall and somehow the event went from a Big Breakfast to a Big Brunch!
Family and friends generously donated prizes for the raffle. We charged $10 for entry and the raffle tickets were $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. We had approximately 20 prizes which made it fun because so many people went home with something.
Most of the people who attended were connected in some way and others were friends of friends. I think the day was extremely successful. We raised $1675.00 which was fantastic considering I had set out to try and raise $500.00.
I would love to do this again, either annually or bi-annually. I have met a lovely friend through my cousin. Her daughter has just turned one and has the same condition as Ruby. She has offered to help out with the next Big Brunch, so between us I am sure we can make it bigger and better!
Kate- ATF Member
BIG BREAKFAST BRUNCH REGISTRATION
To register as a “Big Breakfast/Brunch” Host, please CLICK HERE
THE ATF WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR ‘BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH”
After your “Big Breakfast/Brunch” please mail or email your photos and report to The ATF, which will be published in “Thyroid News” The ATF Newsletter and the ATF Website, to acknowledge your event.
HOST YOUR OWN “BIG BREAKFAST/BRUNCH”(Registration Page rewrite)
The ATF is offering you the opportunity to host your own Big Breakfast/Brunch to help raise awareness of the importance of an iodine enriched diet to support “Good Thyroid Health”
To register as a Big Breakfast/Brunch Host, please complete the form below or call The ATF on (02) 9890 6962. A Big Breakfast/Brunch Host Pack will be sent to you by mail.
The ATF’s Big Breakfast/Brunch is being held on Tuesday 25th October 2011.However you can hold your Big Breakfast/Brunch anytime during October.
Invite your family, friends, neighbours or work colleagues to your Big Breakfast/Brunch.
Donations raised from your Big Breakfast/Brunch are to be deposited into The Australian Thyroid Foundation Bank Account. Details will be supplied in your Host Pack.
After your Big Breakfast/Brunch, please send or email photos of your event to The ATF. We will acknowledge your event and publish your photos on the ATF website and ATF Newsletter “Thyroid News”.
Mail:The ATF, Suite 2, 8 Melville Street Parramatta NSW 2150
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