The Balmoral Burn reached new heights on Sunday May 27, smashing the fundraising record for the event by raising more
than $1.6 million for 11 hospitals across Sydney.

As early fog gave way to a sunny day, more than 8000 people gathered at the bottom of the notoriously steep Awaba Street
hill to support the family fun day.

Highlight for the tiny tots was children’s act Hi-5, who got little legs warmed up with some groovy songs before leading them
on the mini Hi-5 hike up Awaba Street. As a special treat, the group then performed some of their new tracks on stage for
thousands of young (and not so young) fans.

Celebrities including Jane Flemming, Luke Ricketson, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, Sophie Delezio, Kerry Chikarovski, Shelley
Taylor-Smith and Jason Little showed their support for Humpty by volunteering their time on the day. Event founder Phil Kearns
even roped his family into the act, leading them up Awaba Street for the parent and child race.

Local politicians Tony Abbott and Gladys Berejiklian also came along to support the event.

For race caller, Peter Hadfield the event had a special significance this year. After assisting Humpty behind the microphone
for the past six years, Peter was co-opted into his corporate team this year, running a leg of the relay for Australia Post.

The traditional Balmoral Burn Sponsors' Dinner was held on Balmoral Beach on the Friday night, with more than 500
“Good Eggs” enjoying a delicious menu designed by well-known chef Serge Dansereau of the Bather’s Pavilion, accompanied
by Vintage Veuve Clicquot champagne, Alex Beaumont cocktails and Brown Brothers Wines.

While Human Nature got the crowd up dancing (and singing along), it was the heart-warming speech by 15-year-old Grace
Cooper that stole the night.

At just nine years old, a rare auto-immune vascular disorder attacked her hands and feet. After 17 operations, she lost both
her feet and the tip of one finger. She reflected her biggest wish “wouldn’t happen overnight, but it will happen” – to get
prosthetics fitted in London that look more “real” and allow the wearing of high heel shoes.

In typical Humpty fashion, the crowd didn’t take long to make her dreams come true. Emirates quickly threw in the flights for
her family, then accommodation was donated and the last $10,000 needed to pay for the prosthetics was donated.

The Jones family also reminded the audience about how Humpty has helped some of our smallest bubs. Baby Matthew was
born at just 24 weeks old at Royal North Shore Hospital. The list of Humpty-donated equipment that was used to help save
Matthew’s life filled a page. Their story drew more than a few tears from the audience. As one gentleman was heard to
remark: “the sponsors’ dinner is one of the few places a grown man can cry in public”.

Man Investments generosity also came to the fore on the night. In a single donation, they bought Royal North Shore Hospital
a $105,000 Retcam Shuttle which allows the most accurate assessment possible of the eyes of premature babies, so
potential problems can be identified early and treated.

Other pieces bought ranged in price from $1100 to $55,000. All 11 hospitals across Sydney got their wishes fulfilled - by
the end of the night, every single item on the wish list had been donated by Humpty’s generous supporters.