Monthly Archives: February 2012

volunteers needed! can you spare just 3 hours?

It was 1994, it was hot.  I was dressed up in an old, mangey full body koala suit standing in the middle of the Victoria Bridge in Brisbane’s CBD on a hot Queensland summers day. Crazy?  Possibly.  This was my … Continue reading

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What would you do if you were told you had 27 months to live?

Ok, I have to warn you up front.  This post is quite long, and has been my most difficult one to write so far. But please bear with me – you’ll be rewarded by one of the most incredible and … Continue reading

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cards for a cure

Today I am posting a note from my lovely friend Kerri, who’s mum is this week undergoing her fourth round of surgery for cancer: Dear Friends and Family, As many of you are aware, my mum has just undergone her … Continue reading

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shoe boxes of love

The concept behind Shoe Boxes of Love Inc. is simple. To provide  love, hope, and support to individuals directly affected by a disaster, through the provision of Shoe Boxes of Love; boxes of essential and luxury items. Shoe Boxes of Love Inc was launched by Kimberley … Continue reading

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