Youngcares Thong Day Takes Off

01 Oct 2010

Youngcare’s Thong Day Takes Off

Thousands of people all over the country will release their feet and feel the wind in their (toe) hair from October 1-3 in support of Youngcare’s first national awareness day, Thong Day.

Youngcare CEO Marina Vit said Youngcare is delighted by the incredible support across the country, with hundreds of individuals and businesses supporting the charity by purchasing Youngcare thongs or hosting their own ‘Thong-a-Thons’ at work and at home.

“Thong Day has truly resonated with people all over Australia and will see the nation don their thongs for Youngcare. Thong Day has allowed us to shed light on the lack of appropriate care and accommodation options for young people with 24/7 care needs and the nation is listening,” Ms Vit said.

“Thongs represent youth, freedom, fun and an Australian way of life, all things that young people deserve to experience, regardless of their care needs. Each person supporting Thong Day this weekend is making an invaluable contribution to the lives of young Australians with full time care needs.”

Ms Vit said you don’t need to host an event to make a difference, with other great options to celebrate including purchasing a pair of Youngcare thongs at any Terry White Chemist store for $14.95.

“You can also attend a public Thong Day event, there are several taking place, including a Ping-Pong-a-Thong at IKEA,” Ms Vit said.

Registrations for events close at 5pm on Friday 1 October. Events can be hosted across the entire weekend, with organisers going into the draw to win some fantastic prizes including a holiday for two to Hawaii. The most creative event will receive a special visit from a celebrity Thong Day Ambassador.

There are 6,500 young Australians with full-time care needs currently living in aged care simply because there are few alternatives. A further 700,000 people are being cared for at home by family and friends.

Young people deserve to live young lives, regardless of their care needs, and this Thong Day, you can make a difference.

Thong Day Details:

What: National Thong Day raising funds and awareness for Youngcare
Date: Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd October 2010
Interview opportunities: Marina Vit, Youngcare CEO

For more information or to register your event visit www.thongday.com.au or call 1300YOUNGCARE.

For media information, contact Kathy O'Donnell on 0402 843 037