With thanks

Celebrities who have supported the work of Northcott Disability Services as ambassadors for the not-for-profit organisation’s 80th year were among those thanked at a morning tea event on Monday, 1 February 2010.

The celebrity ambassadors who have promoted the abilities of people with disability and the historic anniversary of Northcott include Mike Munro, Stephen Abbott, Dr Cindy Pan, Peter Wynn, Parramatta Eels player Joel Reddy, Paralympian Jayme Paris, Susie Maroney and the Captain of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team Alex Blackwell.

On the day, Northcott also thanked the 2009 client ambassadors, Jacqui Facaris and Ingrid Kelly, for their support and launch its 2010 client ambassadors: Riana Head-Toussaint, who is paraplegic as a result of a car accident and Tony Petrin, who is living with cerebral palsy.

Northcott Disability Services CEO, Kerry Stubbs, said the celebrity support made their 80th anniversary even more special.

“The time and energy the celebrity ambassadors put into attending events, spending time with our clients, and promoting the work of Northcott was wonderful,” Ms Stubbs said.

“Their genuine interest in the lives of people with disabilities and commitment to their role as an ambassador is commendable for such busy people.”

“Together with the wonderful representation of our client ambassadors, they have brought awareness of the achievements of people with disabilities and the services Northcott provides to a broad section of the community. I believe they have also found that their contact with Northcott clients and supporters enriched their own lives.”