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Denis Walter raises over $5,000

Posted by: Ben Wise | 25 February, 2010 - 12:31 PM


ABOVE: Watch a highlights package of Denis' busk.

REPORT: Hundreds of people turned up to Flinders Street train station on Thursday to support 3AW's Denis Walter in his bid to raise funds for Youth Beyond Blue.

Walter's charity busk, which was sparked by a Facebook group being set up daring the Afternoon Program host, proved to be a big hit with spectators who came along to see the event and passers-by who stopped in to donate to a great cause.

After an initial count it appears the charity busk has raised over $5,000 which will aid young people suffering with depression and mental illness.

The only snag in the works came when a grumpy V-Line staff member interrupted Walter mid-song to say he was singing too loud.

The Afternoons program would very much like to thank everyone who put so much effort in to make the event a success. Special mentions to:

- Youth Beyond Blue

- Lord Mayor Robert Doyle

- Melbourne City Council

- Flinders Street Station

- Betstar

- Blind Factory

- The Sweaterham Stud

- David Cameron

- Peter Mcpherson

- Gary Leckti


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Denis Walter's Afternoons page

Denis Walter 3AW Afternoons provides a feast of entertainment and helpful information between 12 and 4pm every Monday to Friday. Denis Walter, one of 3AW's favourites, hosts the program each day - with highlights regularly uploaded to 3AW.com.au.

Blog comments Your Say

  • My thoughts exactly Denis, but then again I'm biased being a fan of your for many years :) Well done!

    Diane from Norlane Wednesday 3 March, 2010 - 9:50 PM
  • Denis you are a star, heart, personality, a voice and you sang my favourite song - Long way to the top -- Yeah!!!!!

    Lynne Saturday 27 February, 2010 - 8:58 AM
  • Hi Dennis great to see the video and what a good sport the mayor is. Great to hear the day was a success.

    Julie Friday 26 February, 2010 - 12:27 PM
  • Great idea to raise money for beyond blue.....

    Loved the country songs..can you sing on radio a number every friday may'be with the boys doing backing singing...cheers michael from werribee

    farmermick Thursday 25 February, 2010 - 11:35 PM
  • Well done Denis, you are a good person with a huge heart.
    Did you sing "Through the years" ??????
    I just love you singing that song,
    Good for you

    judy Thursday 25 February, 2010 - 4:37 PM
  • Well Done Denis and sponsors,
    A huge thank you to Ben Wise for getting this up and running...............
    onya Ben!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oonagh Allen Thursday 25 February, 2010 - 2:48 PM

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