BENJI AND JOEL MADDEN
Artist/Band : Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte are a band who need no introduction. Originally formed as a pop punk act in Waldorf, Maryland, in 1996. The band consists of vocalist Joel Madden, his identical twin brother guitarist Benji Madden along with guitarist Billy Martin, bassist Paul Thomas and the latest edition drummer Dean Butterworth. They have sold over 10 million records to date, penned countless mainstream radio hits such as 'The Anthem,' 'Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous' and 'Hold On' and shared the stage with everyone from Justin Timberlake to Third Eye Blind.
“This year it’s the 20th Anniversary of McHappy Day in Australia so it’s a big milestone for the charity and we’re thrilled to be able to take part.”
Joel Madden
“We’ve been so impressed by the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities in keeping families together in a difficult time. It has been wonderful meeting the families and hearing their personal stories.”
“We’re passionate about the work we do to support kids and we’re really excited to be on board supporting McHappy Day in Australia this year.”
Benji Madden
STEVEN GILHAM
AFL Football Player
Key defender whose value to the Hawks is more appreciated inside the club than out.
Back to full fitness in 2010, he played every game for the year, ranked fifth for rebound 50s and even pushed forward to jag a goal in the round 21 rout of an under-strength Fremantle.
Should be pushing for a leadership position.
NATHAN BROWN
VFL Football Player
In 2007, Brown played every game for the VFL side and was developed as a future centre half-back for the club.
The following year he debuted for the senior team in round one and played 23 games, earning a rising star nomination along the way and establishing himself as one of the competition’s best young key position players.
Brown's 2010 ended on a high when he took part in the 2010 premiership.
STEPHANIE RICE
Swimmer
Stephanie Rice burst onto the international stage in 2006, when, at just 17, she won gold in the 200 & 400 Individual Medley at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
In 2008, Stephanie Rice cemented her dominance in both Individual medleys and as the lead off swimmer in the 4x200 Freestyle relay team, with the stunning haul of three Olympic Gold medals and three world records.
In 2009 Stephanie Rice won two silver and one bronze medal at the World Swimming Championships in Rome.
Her next focus will be on the London 2012 Olympics.
Chris Murphy
Artist/Musician
2006 Australian Idol Finalist Chris Murphy is a musician with an incredible voice, and an uncanny ability to captivate an audience.
Chris was brought up in a musical family, and was a founding member of Murphy’s Lore, a group that formed in 1993 and became an institution in venues all around the State.
Murphy has toured the world alongside, legendary Australian acts like Jimmy Barnes and Daryl Braithwaite.
