Ponting Foundation

World First to Hit Tasmanian Stage

Sep 04 2010

British TV legend Michael Parkinson will join Ricky Ponting and fellow cricket great Shane Warne at an event at Wrest Point in Hobart on January 20, 2011 with all proceeds going to Ponting Foundation’s Hitting Childhood Cancer for Six program.

How one sick boy changed Ricky's life

Aug 30 2010

Read the outstanding Sunday Telegraph article by Will Swanton on Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting.

Cricket Art Prize Exhibition Comes To Melbourne

Aug 06 2010

The Ponting Foundation has once again been supported by the annual Cricket Art Prize competition in 2010. Competition organisers have just announced that the Cricket Art Prize will be exhibiting in Melbourne in the lead up to, and during the Boxing Day Test period

Pontings Visit Victorian Premier

Jun 04 2010

Ricky and Rianna Ponting met with Victorian Premier, Mr John Brumby, on 28 May to discuss opportunities for a collaborative partnership between Ponting Foundation and the State Government.

Cerrone Launch Supports Foundation

May 24 2010

On Wednesday 12 May, renowned jeweller Carmela Cerrone launched her 2010 collection for Cerrone Jewellers at a special lunch in Sydney in support of the Ponting Foundation.

2010 Cricket Art Prize and Poetry Award

May 24 2010

The Cricket Art Prize and Cricket Poetry Award are calling for entries for the 2010 competition. The Cricket Art Prize and Cricket Poetry Award are proud partners of Ponting Foundation and part of the proceeds from each competition goes to the Foundation.

Parkinson to Join Ponting at Charity Event

Mar 09 2010

A major fundraising event in Tasmania headlined by Sir Michael Parkinson has been announced in aid of the Ponting Foundation’s Hitting Childhood Cancer for Six program.

'Hitting Childhood Cancer For Six' Announcements

Feb 22 2010

Ricky and Rianna Ponting today made a series of announcements regarding the Ponting Foundation’s ‘Hitting Childhood Cancer for Six’ program in Tasmania. Included in the announcements was notification a major fundraising event headlined by Sir Michael Parkinson to be held at Wrest Point on the evening of Thursday 20 January 2011

Pontings Scoring Runs for Tassie Kids

Feb 19 2010

Ricky Ponting today returned to his home town of Launceston to catch up with his family and make a very special presentation to the people of Tasmania. Joined by his wife Rianna, Ricky handed over a cheque for $200,000 to the Premier of Tasmania, David Bartlett.

Cricket Art Prize Auction

Feb 10 2010

The Ponting Foundation is an appreciative beneficiary of the Cricket Art Prize - an annual competition that offers cash prizes to the winning artist, as well as Highly Commended and Peoples’ Choice awards.
Fourteen of the works from the 2009 Cricket Art Prize will be on sale from 16 to 23 February via GraysOnline

Run Ricky Run Open for ODI Series

Jan 19 2010

Following the success achieved by Run Ricky Run during the 2009 Ashes Series, the Ponting Foundation fundraising initiative is again open for donations.

Premier Opens the Batting With $100,000 Donation

Jan 11 2010

Ricky Ponting today notched up one thousand centuries in his home State - not on the cricket field, but through a $100,000 State Government donation.

Foundation Joined by the Federal Group

Jan 02 2010

The Federal Group through its Tourism Brand “Pure Tasmania”, has confirmed a three year partnership with the Ponting Foundation to support its ‘Hitting Childhood Cancer for Six’ program in Tasmania.

Ponting To Hit Childhood Cancer For Six

Nov 26 2009

Ricky and Rianna Ponting have announced a three year project to raise in excess of $500,000 for Tasmanian families affected by childhood cancer.

Ricky Talks 'Run Ricky Run'

Jun 30 2009

Ricky Ponting recently recorded a request to the general public to support Run Ricky Run

Ricky Talks About The Foundation

Jun 12 2009

Ricky Ponting recently recorded his thoughts on CA TV about the Foundation and Run Ricky Run.

Run Ricky Run

May 19 2009

Ponting to score runs for childhood cancer

Camden South Public School Twenty20 Charity Match

Mar 10 2009

On the 27th of February 2009 around 300 people attended a Twenty20 cricket bash at Belgenny oval in Camden to raise money for Camden South Public School and the Ponting Foundation.

Ricky and Rianna visit Southern Health’s Children’s Cancer Centre

Feb 26 2009

In February Ricky and Rianna Ponting made a special visit to Southern Health’s Children’s Cancer Centre and wards at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton.

July 2009 Ashes Celebration

Oct 27 2008

During the week of the Lord’s Ashes Test, Ricky Ponting will be hosting an Ashes celebration at Room by the River on London’s Southbank, in aid of the Ponting Foundation.

Cerrone Launch Supports Foundation

May 2010

Renowned jeweller, Carmela Cerrone, launched her 2010 collection at a special lunch in Sydney in support of the Ponting Foundation.
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Ricky and Rianna Visit CCIA

Feb 2010

The Pontings visit the "Ricky and Rianna Ponting Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory" at the new CCIA research facilities, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, University of New South Wales. With Ricky and Rianna are Professors Murray Norris and Michelle Haber.
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