Register before February 8 for this great fundraising initiative!

Tip Top is supporting the fundraising activities of local schools, parishes and Aussie communities by offering a special Easter Hot Cross Bun Drive in conjunction with World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08).

A 6-pack of premium Tip Top Hot Cross Buns in special edition WYD08 packaging can be bought for $3.50, with a Recommend Retail Price of $4.50.

Groups can choose a price point with all profits to go to their WYD08 fundraising efforts.

Groups can put the funds towards sending pilgrims from their local parish, neighbouring countries or remote Australian Indigenous communities to Sydney for WYD08.

But groups must act now! Registration closes Friday 8 February.

"We are looking forward to a positive and enthusiastic response to mark this once in a generation event," said WYD08 Coordinator Bishop Anthony Fisher OP.

"I encourage all schools, parishes, community groups and movements to support this initiative and register to take part in the Tip Top Hot Cross Bun Drive".

Catholic Education Offices around Australia are also joining Bishop Anthony Fisher to endorse and offer their support of the Tip Top fundraiser, with hundreds of schools already registered.

"As a supporter of WYD08, Tip Top hopes that this fundraising will ensure that many Australian and international pilgrims have the opportunity to participate in this historic event," said Serge Costi, Assistant Brand Manager, Tip Top Bakeries Australia.

Register now by emailing hotcrossbuns@handlingmatters.com.au or calling the Hot Cross Bun Infoline on 1800 018 605.

Once registered, groups will be sent a Tip Top Hot Cross Bun Drive Fundraising Kit with all the tools needed to make the fundraising a success.

More information about the initiative is available on the WYD08 website: www.wyd2008.org

Sydney will host the 23rd World Youth Day from 15 - 20 July this year. Organised by the Catholic Church but open to all, WYD08 will mark the first visit by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia.

Key Dates

8 February: Deadline for registration

27 February: Orders and payments due

5 - 7 March: Organisers for each school, parish, community group and movement will be contacted to confirm the delivery date and time.

11 - 14 March: Delivery of Hot Cross Buns to schools

Only 172 days to go to WYD08!