Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift  

Mackillop Catholic College in consultation with Chris and Keely has decided to remember Tegan in a practical way.

College principal Mr Michael Lee said she would be long remembered through the "Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift', which would be awarded annually and administered by a committee of teachers and students.

"To make certain that her compassion endures in a practical way, the college has decided to establish a fund that will support students who have a worthwhile need or initiative," he said. "It will be sustained by ongoing fundraising and subscription."

Mr Lee said the fund would be set aside for worthy student projects, ideas and initiatives. "Tegan was very much a person who looked out for other people. She was quick to put up her hand to volunteer and brought energy and enthusiasm to everything. Tegan's care for others will go on." He said she would be remembered for her "generous spirit" and "ability to look after others in need".

If anyone wishes to find out more information about the gift or would like to make a donation, you are invited to do so by either sending an email via the 'Contact' link above or by getting in touch with the College directly.

31/12/14

Thanks to the support of Teegs family, friends and many others who did not know her; it looks like the Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift will be $200 better off :)

Teegs Dad Chris entered a photo into the Canberra Times Lake Burley Griffin 50th Birthday photo competition. It made the final and with voting closing tonight (Teegs Birthday) it is currently in first place! (a position Teegs always strived for and often succeeded).

The 'Gift' helps current and former Mackillop students with funding to help them reach their goals. For example, it has helped an Olympian with training travel costs and a volunteer to travel to Tanzania to teach English.

31/12/13

Mackillop Day

Besides celebrating the canonisation of St Mary Mackillop who is the Patron Saint of the College, Mackillop Day is a fun filled day of activities that is held annually with proceeds raised going to the Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift.

In the lead up to this years Mackillop Day, five high-profile sporting teams donated signed memorabilia to the College to help in the raising of funds for the Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift. The Great Western Sydney Giants donated a signed jumper, The ACT Brumbies donated a signed jumper, The Canberra Raiders donated a signed Rugby League ball, The Canberra United Women's Soccer team donated a signed soccer ball and the Canterbury Bulldogs donated a signed jumper to be raffled off on Mackillop Day. Mackillop's Faith and Community Captain, Grace Wilkinson said "it's awesome that these sports teams are so willing to support the Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift which is a fund that helps students achieve their sporting, academic, cultural, or social justice goals. Tegan was such a generous student and her legacy lives through the Gift. Mackillop does a lot of fundraising for various charities but the Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift is special in that it helps the Mackillop students who need that extra bit of help"
Also in the lead up to Mackillop Day, both Tegan's Sister Chelsea and former Student Brianna Thomas spoke to Students and Staff at the College assembly. Chelsea bravely spoke about her big Sister and Brianna spoke about the impact of losing her class mate and friend while in Year 11. Both Chelsea and Brianna expressed their gratitude to the students for continuing Teeg's legacy by raising money for the Tegan's Memorial Fund.

31/12/12

A considerable amount of money was raised in 2012 for the Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift by way of proceeds from:

1. The Mackillop Variety Night;

2. Mackillop Day;

3. 12W2's Photo Booth;

4. An ACT Brumbies Rugby Jersey and a Greater Western Sydney Giants jersey raffle;

5. PE and Health Week;

8/6/11
Fund update
The current Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift fund balance is around $20,000 following a further $3,000 that was raised at the St Mary Mackillop College Variety night on the 27th May.

• Dancing tours
• Australian Rules Football
• Swimming
• Art Supplies
• Tennis
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Art Gallery Exhibitions
• Soccer
• Music Eisteddfods
• Cycling
• Athletics and the Commonwealth Games
• Overseas travel to Schools in East Africa

2/8/09
Inaugural recipient
The first recipient of the 'Tegan Blunt Memorial Gift' is Michael Phelan from Year 12. Michael is the current Australian Under 19 Road Cycling Champion and will use the $2000 awarded to help fund his trip to Europe where he will represent Australia in the World Junior Road Cycling Championships to be held in Moscow this month.
Michael was good friends with Tegan and even trained and competed together in track and road cycling so is certainly a most worthy inaugural beneficiary of this gift. Congratulations Michael and good luck in Moscow.

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