What is Give it a Crack? [Ed #1]

10 years ago, I started Give it a Crack to offer people the opportunity to try things they regretted not doing earlier in their life. ?

What started as just a little bit of fun has grown into a fundraiser for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and this year will also be something trying to help address the mental health scourge sweeping the world.?

I wanted to bring together a group of like-minded individuals who were passionate about making a positive impact in the world through simple goodness. The idea was to create a fun, uplifting environment where people and offer a safe place for people to try things they aren’t sure they are going to be any good at.

The concept was simple: fill a room with good people having a good time, then invite some people who are short on happiness and let them use the vibe in the room to boost their stocks. And over the past decade, I've watched in amazement as Give it a Crack has grown into an event that brings so much joy, positivity, and value to the world. It's been incredible to see so many people come together, share their talents, and work towards a common goal, all while having a great time while raising vital funds for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.

How Does it Work?

• Give it a Crack offers a safe place for people to try things they aren’t sure they are going to be any good at the event will raise funds for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse cancer treatment centre’s integrated model of care.
• There is no scoring, no judging and no prizes.
• Every guest from the first 5 seasons of the Everyday Greatness interview show will be invited – Including an Australian of the year, Order of Australia medalists, AFL CEOs, journalists and comedians.
• Stalls will be set up in the foyer and offered to groups who are adding goodness back to the world.
• An exclusive auction with money-can't-buy items.

How Do We Fund the Event?

I believe Australians should use their skills and resources to HELP other people, so this is an event run on the generosity of people who want to lend a hand—either by donation or offering charity rates for goods and services.

Why do brands sponsor Give it a Crack? Because it is an event with a proven track record of adding value to the world. What started as a fundraiser for Chris O'Brien Lifehouse after my first wife was a patient there during breast cancer treatment has grown into an incredible community-driven initiative. By sponsoring Give it a Crack, the brand is aligned with a function that measures success on intangible happiness, not impersonal bottom-line profit results. This event is an opportunity to mingle with highly influential business people, humanitarians, and sportspeople who are all dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. Plus, sponsorship dollars will be used only for goods and services offered at charity rates, ensuring that every dollar goes towards making a difference.

A Fun-Filled Night with Purpose

Through Give it a Crack, we've been able to raise money for important causes like Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, and create a community of people who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. And while it's been a lot of hard work, it's also been incredibly rewarding to see the impact that we've been able to make. Looking back on the past ten years, I'm filled with gratitude for all of the amazing people who have contributed to Give it a Crack, and I'm excited to see what the next decade has in store.

In 2023, Give it a Crack will take place on 13th July at The Castlereagh Sydney. I would love to see you there as your presence would truly add to the magic of Give it a Crack!

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