Page 31 - The Outdoor Showman magazine July - September 2025

Support the Victorian Showmen’s
Guild through
A FUNDRAISER WITH HEART
The Victorian Showmen’s Guild
is excited to announce a unique
opportunity to support our
organisation, while also investing
in your safety and wellbeing. In
collaboration with SURVIVAL, we are
launching a fundraising event, where
purchasing first aid products directly
contributes to our Guild’s future.
When you buy first aid kits, supplies,
or educational materials from
SURVIVAL, you are not only preparing
yourself for emergencies but also
empowering our community.
Every purchase helps fund the
Guild’s initiatives, ensuring that
we continue to strengthen our
bonds, traditions, and support for
each other in the years ahead.
A story of resilience and care
SURVIVAL’s journey began in 1988,
when co-founder Tim Tyrrell,
along with his twin brother Jerry,
experienced a heartbreaking loss—the
death of a young life that could have
been saved if bystanders had known
basic first aid. This tragedy became
the catalyst for creating something
powerful: SURVIVAL, a company
dedicated to empowering individuals
with the life-saving skills they need.
What started as the innovative
SURVIVAL: The Board Game soon
grew into a global movement. Today,
SURVIVAL is known for its award-
winning first aid kits, handbooks,
and tools that help families, schools,
businesses, emergency responders,
and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
Their products are trusted by
millions, and the best part? SURVIVAL
remains a 100% family-owned and
operated business—an embodiment
of care, simplicity, and community.
Why we trust SURVIVAL
As members of the Victorian
Showmen’s Guild, safety is our top
priority. Whether you’re running
your carnivals, managing an
amusement ride, sideshow game
or food canteen, or looking after
a team, having the right first aid
tools and knowledge is essential.
This is where SURVIVAL stands
out. Their commitment to quality
and preparedness is not just a
business practice—it’s personal.
In 2004, Mike Tyrrell, the General
Manager of SURVIVAL, was in
Thailand when the Boxing Day
Tsunami struck. In the midst of
the disaster, Mike found himself
in a position to help others, a life-
changing experience that reinforced
the importance of preparation. He
knows, as we do, that when people
are prepared, lives are saved.
How you can help
By purchasing first aid kits or
equipment from SURVIVAL,
you are investing in your safety
and supporting the Victorian
Showmen’s Guild in one simple
step. Whether you’re looking for a
first aid kit for your home, vehicle,
or workplace, or need to brush up
on your first aid skills with their
free iFirstAid App and First Aid
Emergency eBook, SURVIVAL has
the tools and resources you need.
Here’s how your purchase
supports the Guild:
•
Buy from SURVIVAL: Visit
their website https://
survivalfundraising.au/
showmen and shop for
first aid kits, supplies, or
resources. Make sure you use
the discount code SHOWMEN
•
Support the Guild: A portion
of your purchase goes directly
to supporting the Victorian
Showmen’s Guild’s ongoing work.
•
Help a Family Business: Not
only will you be supporting our
Guild, but you’ll also be backing
a company with an inspiring
story—a family-owned business
dedicated to making a difference.
It’s not just about First Aid
— It’s about community
At its core, this fundraiser is about
more than just first aid. It’s about
preparation, care, and connection—
values that both SURVIVAL and the
Victorian Showmen’s Guild share.
When you support this campaign,
you’re not just buying products; you’re
investing in the future of a community
that cares deeply for one another.
Remember: preparation isn’t just
peace of mind—it’s an act of love.
By supporting this fundraiser, you’re
making a real impact on the safety of
your loved ones, as well as the future
of the Victorian Showmen’s Guild.
Thank you for your continued
support, and together, let’s build a
safer and stronger community.
Visit the Showmen’s
page on the SURVIVAL
website today to
learn more and make
your purchase!
Members, please
ensure you apply
the discount code SHOWMEN
https://survivalfundraising.au/showmen
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