MAD Foundation Inc.
| Nonprofit organization | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Healthcare (philanthropy) |
| Founded 📆 | 2001 |
| Founder 👔 | |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Melbourne, Victoria |
Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | Damian Toohey, President |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.madfoundation.com.au |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
The MAD (Make A Difference) Foundation is an Australian volunteer-run non-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Victoria. They fund medical equipment for disadvantaged children afflicted by disability.[1] MAD features in Australian media through the work of its ambassadors, predominantly from the fields of sport and media.
The Foundation is run by a board led by founder Damian Toohey, and was established on July 9, 2001.[2]
Partnerships[edit]
Cisco[edit]
In 2018, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins challenged Cisco employees to bring a commitment to corporate social responsibility and vote for a cause that they "were most passionate about".[3] The Challenge awarded MAD Foundation USD$25,000 as the winning non-profit out of 17 internationally.[3]
Four Pillars Gin[edit]
In 2020, MAD collaborated with Melbourne gin distiller Four Pillars Gin to sell a new bottle named "Gin With Benefits". A live-stream was hosted by Australian media personalities Rebecca Maddern and Jason Richardson to promote the gin. A donation was made to the MAD Foundation for each bottle sold.[4]
Ambassadors[edit]
Marc Murphy[edit]
Former AFL player Marc Murphy has been an ambassador for MAD since 2010.[5] He presented MAD beneficiaries Chris and Sean Lynch with a AUD$5,000 cheque from the Carlton Football Club at Visy Park in 2016.[6]
Michael Hurley[edit]
AFL player Michael Hurley has been active in many recent campaigns for the foundation. In 2015, Hurley said that he shaved his head to raise money for MAD,[7][8] an event which raised $17,000AUD.[9] In 2016, AFL media reported that Hurley shaved his beard in support of a beneficiary named "Rye",[10][11] which raised $20,000AUD.[9] In 2019, Essendon Football Club's website reported that Hurley handed over a specialised stroller to MAD beneficiary Sophie at the club's hangar.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Mad Foundation Inc". Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
- ↑ "Australian Business Register". Business.gov.au. 2014-11-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Making a difference Down Under with Chuck's Challenge". Cisco.
- ↑ #MADhour 2020
- ↑ "2021 Madden Medal nominees announced". AFL Players' Association. 2022-05-03.
- ↑ "Blues make a difference". AFL Players' Association. 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "Michael Hurley shaves his head for MAD Foundation". mycause.
- ↑ "Hurley: I looked a bit ridiculous as a rookie". Herald Sun. 5 April 2020.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Pahor, Ben (2016-11-18). "Hurley set to shave beard for good cause". Zero Hanger.
- ↑ "AFL: Jobe Watson seems like old self says Michael Hurley". The Age. 2016-12-05.
- ↑ "Michael Hurley to shave off 'putrid' beard for Rhy Johnson and MAD Foundation". Fox Sports. 2016-11-29.
- ↑ "Hurley's special gift". Essendon Football Club.
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