The Foundation Team
Our hardworking team strives to ensure that the Hospital receives vital
funds so we can give the highest quality of care and support to our
patients and their families. We believe we can make a difference and
understand the community is key to helping us reach our goals. Our
management team includes:
Adam Check – Chief Executive
Adam Check was appointed Chief Executive in January 2008. After
completing a degree in Science, Adam commenced his career with the
Australian Red Cross, and has held executive roles with St Vincent’s
Hospital, The Millennium Foundation and the State Library of NSW
Foundation over the past 15 years. He has been an adviser to a number of
leading non-profit and private sector enterprises. Adam has two young
daughters and is passionate about his role and the impact of the
Foundation on the health and wellbeing of children.
Rebecca Havas – Fundraising
Rebecca Havas began work at the Foundation in 2005 in the Special Events
team, and was promoted to Special Events Manager in 2007 before being
appointed to her current role as Fundraising Manager in 2008. Rebecca
holds a Science/Law degree from the University of NSW and previously
worked at corporate law firm Minter Ellison. Coming from a philanthropic
family, Rebecca has a passion for fundraising and finds her role
extremely rewarding and fulfilling.
Sally Long - Operations, People & Culture
Sally Long joined the Foundation as the Manager, Operations, People
& Culture in 2005. Prior to this Sally worked for global investment
bank Goldman Sachs for 13 years in the Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo and
London offices, her last role being Vice President Corporate Services.
Sally holds a Business Diploma from the Metropolitan Business College,
Sydney. She has two young daughters and thrives on working in a children
related environment.
Kate Meikle – Communications
Kate Meikle joined the Foundation team in 2005 after working in
television production and communications and media management for a
national not-for-profit organisation in Canberra. She was promoted to
Communications Manager in 2007. Kate graduated from the University of
NSW with Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication) in 2003 and is
currently studying a Master of Arts in Communication Management at UTS.
Kate is passionately committed to building the Foundation’s profile in
the community, and enjoys working in an organisation which helps
children and their families.
Rebecca Murray – Gold Week
Rebecca Murray joined the Foundation’s Special Events team in 2004, and
was appointed Special Events Manager in 2006. In 2009, Rebecca moved
into the Gold Week team and was promoted to Gold Week Manager in 2010.
Prior to working at the Foundation, she worked in event management at
five star hotels and at another leading NSW not-for-profit organisation.
Rebecca enjoys the challenges of the Gold Week campaign and is inspired
to work in an organisation that supports ill children and their
families in time of need.
Edward Wales – Finance
Edward Wales joined the Foundation as Finance Manager in May 2010.
Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant, Edward spent 15 years in the
profession before moving into the commercial world where he has worked
in a variety of senior finance roles with large US multi-nationals such
as The Gillette Company and The Seagram Company with their operations in
New Zealand, USA and Australia. Edward also spent three years at the
State Library of NSW as Accountant Operations, which included the State
Library of NSW Foundation. He is excited to be working for a highly
motivated and professional not-for-profit organisation.