We are in the process of organising a party to raise money for this years zombie walk and our chosen charity—The Brain Foundation. While we have a few ideas all ready, we would love some feedback about what people think would make a good zombie-themed fundraiser party. What venue/s would you like to go to, what types of music would you like to hear, prize ideas for best costumes, entry price etc. All suggestions are welcome and will be taken on board.
We are hoping to have the first party in early August so start thinking of ideas that will make this party awesome! Meanwhile, don’t forget you can donate via Paypal—all money goes towards the walk and The Brain Foundation. See the “Donate” button on the right!
Posted by Cara on Jun 22, 2009. 4 comments.
OK so we have to thank everyone for their paitence because it has been a while since there’s been a proper update on the future of the Zombie Walk. As I have said from the beginning, the walk will be taking place this year, no matter what the obstacles. It’s too fun an event to give up on and we are not quitters!
It is with much excitement that we can finally announce the details of this years Brisbane Zombie Walk! But first! You will all be pleased to hear that this years walk is now going to be a charity walk! For thoe not in the know, this means we, as the organisers, are not liable for the costs of police presence! So all money we raise (and have raised already ) will be going towards out charity of choice : THE BRAIN FOUNDATION! So please keep up the donations because they are going to a very good, and hilariously apt, cause!
We’re also pretty darn stoked to reveal this years walk is going to be incorporated into 2009’s Valley Fiesta! We have been liasing with the committe behind the event and there will be an undead theme and zombie-themed entertainment on the Sunday of the walk! At this stage we are still yet to confirm the actual date of the walk as Brisbane City Council and the Valley Fiesta are still in talks as to when the China Town Mall will be completed so that it will be safe enough for the event to take place. It’s anticipated that the walk will take place in late-October.
Lots of details to come, so please be patient! If you wish to donate to the cause, please find the Donate button on the right. Thank you all so much for your patience and support!
Posted by Cara on May 13, 2009. 8 comments.
If you want the walk to go ahead this year, we’re going to need donations so we can meet the amount needed to pay for the police presence. If you’re keen to keep up this awesome tradition then please donate whatever you can spare through the Paypal button below:
Please note all proceeds will go towards the cost of the walk. If we get more than what it will cost for the police, the extra money will help pay for the best after-party ever. And if we’re lucky enough to cover all of this and still have money left over, we will donate it all to charity (we’ll let you know which charity that will be closer to the date).
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Posted by Cara on May 1, 2009. 3 comments.
The first fundraiser for this years Brisbane Zombie Walk is taking place on Saturday 18th April at Elysium Internet & Gaming Lounge. Starting at 6pm and winding up at 12 midnight, the night will be zombie-themed with games like “Left 4 Dead” on offer. Dressing up is encouraged and there’ll be prizes for the best dressed zombie of the night. There will even be DJs to provide entertainment for any non-gamers who just want to come along to support the cause!
The cost is just $15, and you can grab a ticket from the venue itself (281 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley—just above the 7-11 at the bottom of the mall) or you can email me to pre-order your ticket (zombie@brisbanezombiewalk.com). There’s limited capacity for gamers so make sure to get in quickly!
Posted by Cara on Apr 7, 2009. 5 comments.
Thanks to everyone for their input, suggestions and well wishes! We do intend to ensure the walk takes place this year and for years to come, so we will be organising some events around Brisbane to raise money for the walk. Nothing we can mention yet but we will announce them as soon as we can. We have decided the walk will remain as an event as we’re not willing to try and trick the police into thinking this is a protest or charity event, which may end up making it harder to continute having the walk in the future.
Our hope is to have the walk ASAP, at the very latest coinciding with World Zombie Day in October. We will announce any developments here as well as all the events we will be poutting on to help ensure the zombie walk happens this year. In the meantime keep the suggestions coming!
Posted by Cara on Mar 17, 2009. 7 comments.
