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Author Archives: charityspam
yoga for cancer
Last week I heard about two lovely souls, Keren and Jacqui from Brisbane Yoga Space, who in 2011 launched Anahata Healing an initiative that supports those affected by cancer through yoga. So far Anahata Healing has helped over 200 people across Australia. … Continue reading
Friday 21 June – wear your pjs ALL DAY
Did you know that there are now close to 40 000 kids in foster care in Australia ? There is a strong link between low literacy levels and homelessness, poverty and incarceration. Statistics show that children in care have significantly … Continue reading
Dare 2 Re Wear – for Sids for Kids
OK Brisbane ladies – my friend Bec Byrnes from SIDS & Kids QLD has just finished sorting hundreds of fabulous up-cycled/pre-loved and new dresses, skirts, shirts and accessories into categories of $10, $20, $30, $40, $50 and $60. Brands include … Continue reading
smiling for smiddy
I didn’t know Adam Smiddy, but I kind of wish I had. Adam Smiddy was a talented physiotherapist, a triathlete and a loved friend of many. On 6 August 2006, 26 year old Adam Smiddy passed away after a short … Continue reading
stop traffick – the JC Denim Project
The United Nations estimate that 20.9 million men, women and children are trafficked around the world for purposes of forced prostitution, labor and other forms of exploitation every year. This is equivalent to the entire population of Australia. This figure … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, GIVING, HIV / AIDS, Homelessness, KINDNESS, Pay it forward, Social Enterprise
Tagged Cambodia, Destiny Rescue, ethical fashion, forced labor, human trafficking, JC Clothing Company, JC Denim, JC Denim Project jeans, JCCC, Social Enterprise
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the suspended coffee movement
I am deliberately sending this to you, hoping to catch you just before you dash out to grab your morning coffee… have you heard about the suspended coffee movement yet? If not, this movement will warm your heart faster than … Continue reading
Queensland Charity Events 2013
So I went looking for a list of what charity events are on in Queensland this year, more specifically the frock-up-for-your-favourite-cause type charity Balls and couldnt fine one. So I decided to write my own. So dust off your penguin … Continue reading
Posted in Breast Cancer, Brisbane Events, Children, Community, GIVING, Homelessness, KINDNESS, MND and Me Foundation, Mummy's Wish, Pay it forward, Second Chance, Uncategorized, Variety Queensland
Tagged 2013, ACT for Kids, Brisbane charity events, Bulimba Fashion, CCS, Childhood Cancer Support, Cystic Fibrosis, Dance for Daniel 2013, Daniel Morcombe Foundation, DMF, Hear and Dream Ball 2013, Hear and Say Centre, Jelly Baby Ball, Mater Little Miracles Ball 2013, MND and Me Gala Dinner, Mothers Day, Mummy's Wish, One Night for Youngcare 2013, Queensland charity events, Scott Sullivan, Second Chance Programme, Silver Gala Ball 2013, sunshine coast charity events, Swing into Spring, The Breathless Ball 2013, Toogoolawa School, Triple Zero 000 Ball, Variety Queensland, Youngcare
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Eat Out to Help Out
I love the little things in life that you can do to help someone else that makes a big difference. Like, eating a piece of cheesecake that helps a charity…did I get your attention, yes you read correctly, cheesecake = … Continue reading
a call for help – 2013 #bne BBQ for homeless and others who need it
There is a Big Issue vendor in Brisbane known as “Grant the Polite Guy” and each year he organises a large scale and free BBQ for homeless people (and others who need it) in Musgrave Park in West End, Brisbane. With … Continue reading
Posted in Brisbane Events, Children, Community, CSR, Flood relief, GIVING, Homelessness, Second Chance, The Big Issue
Tagged #qldfloods, BBQ for homeless, charity spam, Dalton Hospitality, Grant the polite guy, Jerome Dalton, Musgrave Park West End, Queensland Floods, Sunday 17th February 2013, Tara Castle
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