Meet the Ambassadors

The Variety Santa Fun Run is generously supported
by wonderful Ambassadors:

  • Photo of Libby Tricket
  • Photo of Laura Andon
  • Photo of Mel
  • Photo of Melody Horrill
  • Photo of Sue Stanley

Libby Trickett

Libby Trickett, Australian Olympic gold medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics. Libby’s swimming dossier is lined with gold and bound by her own world record efforts. She is the ambassador of both the Variety Challenge and the Santa Fun Run in 2009 to support Variety, the Children’s Charity.

“Come and join me in the Variety Santa Fun Run to support Variety, the Children’s Charity. With your help we can make Christmas brighter this year for kids of all ages!” – Libby

Laura Andon

Laura is a model and pro–surfer. She also teaches PDHPE and is very interested in promoting good health in young women, and is a great role model for children of all ages. Laura is hosting the fashion show at Variety of Chefs red carpet dinner and is taking part in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival.

Mel Doyle

Melissa Doyle co–hosts Seven’s Sunrise program with David Koch. Melissa has worked as a reporter, presenter and anchor within Seven’s News and Current Affairs department since 1995.

Melissa Doyle has a knack for asking what everyone else is thinking – and has a higher audience approval rating than anyone on breakfast television on any network in Australia.

Melissa Doyle supports many charities benefiting children, and has been associated with Variety, the children’s charity for over 10 years.

Melody Horrill

Melody Horrill is the week day weather presenter and reporter for Adelaide’s No. 1 rated SEVEN NEWS. Melody joined Seven News in 2004 as their environmental reporter and back up weather presenter since 1999.

Sue Stanley

Sue Stanley, Triple World Aerobic Champion and Ms. Fitness World Champion. Sue is considered one of the leading Australian women in sport; a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, an Australia Day Ambassador, and is the recipient of the Advance Australia Award for her contribution to sport. Sue is a Variety Victoria Board Member, Celebrity Ambassador and Victorian Ambassador for the Santa Fun Run in 2009.