Launched in 2006, the Bubble Ball is now The Asthma Foundation of Victoria’s key fundraising and awareness event. To date, the Bubble Ball events have raised over $180,000 to support The Foundation's education, training and research programs, in addition to maintaining its 1800 645 130 HelpLine.

Visit the Gallery to see photos from the 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 Bubble Ball events.

About Asthma - the quick facts

Asthma is an illness that kills approximately 400 Australians every year, and although there are medications available that allow sufferers to manage their condition, there is no cure for asthma.

Asthma is the leading chronic health condition in Australia which has amongst the highest rate of sufferers in the world. It is amonst the top reasons for childhood hospitalisation and school absenteeism.  Not restricted to younger age groups, 1 in 10 adults are affected by asthma. Asthma costs the community an estimated $1 billion dollars annually in medical fees and lost productivity.

Why Bubbles?

Asthma restricts a person's airways when exposed to certain 'triggers' with the minimum result being shortness of breath and heavily laboured breathing. The event's light-hearted concept of bubbles of air connects with the underlying seriousness of the Foundation's cause and our aim to 'Blow Asthma Away'.

Be a part of Bubble Ball history!

Growing in profile and notoriety each year - if you or your company would like to become a Sponsor of the 2010 Bubble Ball event, would like to donate auction items or would simply like to attend the next Bubble Ball contact Randall Crocker at The Asthma Foundation of Victoria for more information - call (03) 9326 7088 or email rcrocker@asthma.org.au