Palazzo Versace goes PINK this October in the flight to find a cure for breast cancer. Pink Ribbon Morning Tea Palazzo Versace and Cross Promotions present a stunning morning tea in the hotel's light-filled lobby. All money raised will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.No bookings required. Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 10am Cost: A donation at the doorVanitas Restaurant All ladies who dine in Vanitas in the month of October will receive a glass of Pink Ruinart Champagne to enjoy. Le Jardin Bar Manager Tim Glasson has created a special pink cocktail called Fiori to enjoy for the…
Hello to all my dear friends and supporters, I am 'walking on crutches' rather than running (8 weeks after a total knee replacement!) in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sunday 22nd September and I would love your support. I'll do the hard part, your part is easier! By supporting my efforts you will help hundreds of people find the gift of peace in the midst of the challenge of cancer, grief, loss and trauma...I am supporting Quest for Life, a cause that you all know is very close to my heart. Please consider making a donation in support of my…
Once again I am participating in Walk With Me, our annual fundraising event to assist children and young adults with disabilities.Have you ever thought about what it actually takes to help a person with a physical disability live a quality life? The number of hours of therapy, the respite care, the fitting of wheelchairs and orthotics that a person requires just to function? MontroseAccess receives funding to provide about 70% of the services that we currently supply to clients. The balance is funded by donations and other fundraising from the community, through events such as Walk with Me. I'm regularly…
Friends of the Animals (FOTA) Gold Coast is a group of like minded Animals Lovers raising funds for the Animal Welfare League of Q'ld (AWQL). FOTA Gold Coast was founded in February 2013. The AWLQ was founded in 1959 and during it's 53 years has been caring for abandoned and strayed animals in South East Q'ld. To date AWLQ has rehomed over 130,000 animals. AWLQ does not receive any government funding and is dependent on donations from the community. So far this year FOTA has organized seven luncheons and a Mt. Tamborine bus trip including wine tasting and Lunch at…
LIPTEMBER - PUCKER UP FOR WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH Liptember helps kiss away the blues in September An innovative campaign is urging Aussie women to pucker up and use their love of lipstick to help raise vital funds and awareness for women’s mental health in September. Now in its 4th year, Liptember’s purpose is to raise funds and awareness around issues such as anxiety, self-image, post-natal depression and menopause affecting hundreds of thousands of women in Australia. Those wanting to take part in the campaign simply purchase an official Liptember Lippy from any Chemist Warehouse, My Chemist or My Beauty Spot…
Support Election Sausage Sizzles (www.electionsausagesizzle.com.au) tion of charity fundraisers on election day. The Election Sausage Sizzle Map shows details about each sausage sizzle, cake stall, arts and crafts stand or other fundraiser on 7 September 2013 - federal election day. If you know of a sausage sizzle or other fundraising activity at your local school, scout hall, or other location please add it to the map on www.electionsausagesizzle.com.au Support Charity Causes and Vote!
Roy and Carol Langsford established the Sydney-based Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation, with a great team of volunteers, after watching their daughter Trish suffer and lose her life to the dreadful disease multiple sclerosis (MS). The Foundation's goal is to find a cure or preventive strategy for the debilitating disease MS. What sets the Trish Foundation apart is the Foundations' dedicated team of volunteers and their policy that every dollar raised feeds directly into MS research. The Foundation Directors cover the administrative expenses. Having raised over $2.7 million, the Trish Foundation is making a significant contribution to MS research in Australia and the world-wide MS research effort. Much…
CharityDOs recently visited with Hear and Say (http://www.hearandsay.com.au/) at their Headquarters in Auchenflower Queensland. Led by Founder Dr Dimity Dornan and Charman of the Board Paul Laxon, Hear and Say is one of the leading paediatric Auditory-Verbal and Implantable Technologies (including cochlear implants) centres in the world, teaching children who are deaf to hear, listen and speak since 1992. With 500+ children in the Hear and Say program this year, the charity relies on fundraising events and activities, and the generous support of their donors and partners. In particular Hear and Say are fundraising for their recently launched Project: Possibility Under Construction to develop a state-of-the-art hearing precinct as a part…
CharityDOs attended the recent Mater Foundation Red, White and Sparkling Dinner on a beautiful Queensland winter evening at the Hillstone Golf Course in St. Lucia Brisbane. The dinner raised funds for the Mater’s medical research projects and highlighted the success of the "Smiling For Smiddy" campaign that raised funds for cancer research. During the evening we heard from speakers including the Mater Foundations’ Director Nigel Harris who updated us on the research conducted by the Mater Medical research staff. Many dollars were donated and the silent auctions generated much needed funds for this worthy cause. Attendees enjoyed a lovely evening of fine food and wines at Queensland’s premier wine event with four courses…
CharityDOs recently visited with Amanda Barnett, General Manager Butterfly Babies for the Perinatal Research Centre at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH). The Butterfly Babies extensive fundraising program provides funds for the world class and cutting edge Perinatal Research Centre. The Perinatal Research Centre, led by Professor Paul Colditz (pictured above), is committed to improving perinatal health through world class biomedical and clinical research. In particular, the ultimate goal of the Brain Research Group is to develop therapies which will minimise neurological injury and improve infant outcome through a better understanding of the mechanisms of cell injury and death in…
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