BYD Australia entered the Australian new energy vehicle market a little over four years ago with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of Australians through innovative and sustainable solutions. Today, that commitment for a better future extends beyond just new energy vehicles, with the company proudly helping advance paediatric healthcare through its sponsorship of the RCH Foundation’s inaugural Gala Dinner.
As the very first ‘Beacon’ sponsor of the Gala Dinner taking place later this year on 3 December, BYD Australia has made a generous commitment of $100,000. On top of this incredible financial contribution, the company has gone the extra mile and will also be donating one of its most popular
vehicles for auction on the night.
This remarkable contribution sets the stage for a truly memorable evening. But most importantly, it will help make new, cutting-edge advanced therapies accessible to children battling rare and complex diseases across the RCH – a cause that directly aligns with BYD Australia’s mission to bring benefit to the wider community through innovation.
“Before building vehicles, BYD was at the forefront of new energy acquisition, storage and application and finding ways to help society reduce its carbon footprint. In this way, we are trying to have a positive impact on people’s lives,” Paul Ellis, the Director of Public Relations at BYD Australia shared.
“We were attracted to the RCH Foundation and its Gala Dinner because of the commitment to pioneering advanced therapies and delivering the best outcomes for sick children,” Paul continued.
The Gala Dinner gives BYD Australia a rare opportunity to showcase their motivation to create a tangible difference and experience the lifechanging impact of their support up close.
“Being a ‘Beacon’ sponsor gives us a chance to also raise money as opposed to purely just donating funds. It means that we can use one of our pioneering new energy vehicles to help raise funds for advanced therapies and innovative research that goes into making and keeping the RCH as one of the leading children’s hospitals in the world,” Paul shared.
For Paul, the chance to form this relationship and gain a deeper understanding of the lasting impact of their generosity is critical.
“We’re looking forward to attending the Gala Dinner because it gives us a chance to learn about all the great work that’s going on. Anyone can handover a cheque, but developing a connection and understanding the work being undertaken is really important to us,” Paul emphasised.
Above all else, Paul and BYD Australia are incredibly proud to be part of this transformative event and to help create a lasting impact for children and young people across Australia. To anyone thinking about getting involved, Paul shares a powerful message.
“Just get on board – it’s the right thing to do. There are so many wonderful and worthwhile causes, but there isn’t anything more important than changing lives and making a difference to families,” he concluded.
The RCH Foundation’s inaugural Gala Dinner offers a rare opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to sick children and young people – while being part of an exceptional evening that marks the beginning of an important new legacy in support of children’s health. Learn more here.