Charities and Fundraising Events
For all charities/events listed, more information can be obtained from the website provided.
Camp Quality is a non profit organisation committed to bringing hope and happiness to every child living with cancer.
Joke-a-thon (August 2007)
Do you have the funniest joke in town? Camp Quality wants to know about it! Just visit the Camp Quality website and submit your joke for a $10 donation. The funniest jokes will be featured in our annual Joke Book published by Scholastic.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (Thursday 24th May 2007)
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of The Cancer Council Australia's most popular fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. Since 1994, every morning tea held has raised funds that have contributed to vital cancer research and essential support services. The outcome of each of these events is more survivors and more services for patients and families. Every cup really does count in the fight against cancer.
Daffodil Day (Friday 24th August 2007)
Daffodil Day aims to deliver a message that will change attitudes about cancer and give hope and support to all those touched by the disease.
National Bandanna Day (Friday 26th October 2007)
National Bandanna Day is CanTeen's signature fundraising event. The bandanna became CanTeen's symbol in 1994 and in 2004 the year we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of our bandannas.
The bandanna was chosen as the symbol of CanTeen because certain forms of cancer treatment result in hair loss and many people choose to wear a bandanna during this period.
It's never too early to show your support for National Bandanna Day! If you are an individual wanting to get involved, you could:
Bandaged Bear Day (Friday 30th March 2007)
Bandaged BearTM is the main day where the selling of merchandise is targeted at train stations, shopping centres, and major business areas such as Martin Place. Bandaged BearTM is everywhere! All money raised goes directly to The Children's Hospital at Westmead, all with the aim of making sick kids better.
Bandaged BearTM, the mascot of The Children's Hospital at Westmead, is a symbol of all the hospital stands for: a caring, healing environment providing specialist medical care, support, and resources to the children of NSW and their families.
There is no doubt that Bandaged BearTM is a popular and much loved Bear among the community. It is the love of our Bear and growing support of The Children's Hospital at Westmead that has seen Bandaged BearTM Day go from strength to strength.
Heart Week (29 April - 5 May 2007)
Heart attack is a life-threatening event. Each year, coronary heart disease - mainly heart attack - is the underlying cause of death for almost 25,000 Australian men and women.
To help us save lives, we need your help during Heart Week 2007. You can help us by holding an event or setting up a display to tell people in your workplace or community about the warning signs of heart attack, and the immediate steps to take when a heart attack happens.
If you would like to be part of Heart Week 2007, register online or call Heartline 1300 362 787. By registering you will receive your Heart Week 2007 kit, which includes two A3 posters, 30 Heart Attack booklets and five Heart Foundation balloons.
Using the National Landcare Directory, put in your postcode and volunteer with your closest tree planting group.
Every day, young Australians are doing it tough. Situations such as family breakdown, lack of education, and getting in with the wrong crowd have exposed them to risk and uncertainty. As a result tehy face unimaginable challenges in their lives. Unemployment, abuse, and homelessness - even self harm and suicide.
With your help we can reach out to these young people by providing them the support they need to build a brighter future. Without help, many will continue to feel trapped inside a dark place and face fear and risk every day.
You can help make it right for young Australians today.
Your support will help vulnerable young people out of immediate danger and on the path to a safe and brighter future.
Pink Ribbon Day (Monday 22nd October 2007)
Woodford to Glenbrook (Run, Walk, Cycle) (Sunday 24th June 2007)
All the family can join in on this fun-filled day in the Blue Mountains. Walk with the family, run with friends, or compete in the cycling part of the event. Dress in your favourite costume. This is a major event which aims at providing the funds to keep our doctors flying and saving lives.
For over ten years, CareFlight Bears have been a favourite with the people of NSW. Every bear that you purchase helps support CareFlight and contributes directly to the saving of people's lives. To order CareFlight Bears, please call 1800 631 678.
Good Start Breakfast Club Program
The Good Start Breakfast Club is a community program run by Australian Red Cross in partnership with Sanitarium and Coles Supermarkets where volunteers serve breakfast every day for school kids in areas of greatest need around Australia.
This vital service provides nutritional support in a comforting environment and works towards encouraging children to develop social and living skills. Through nutritional and social support, the Good Start Breakfast Club program can help young school students to achieve their full potential.
The role of volunteers is critical to the success of the clubs. By volunteering as little as two hours per week, you can contribute directly to the positive development of a young child and be joining a team of 2,000 volunteers nationally who are currently running Good Start Breakfast Clubs.
Red Cross Calling Appeal (March 2007)
Red Cross Calling is our major annual appeal for funds to support our work in Australia and the Asia Pacific. The target for 2007 is to raise $9 million to continue our work for vulnerable people.
McHappy day occurs each year. Alternatively, go to the website and make an individual donation or volunteer at a McDonald House.
Red Shield Appeal (19-20 May 2007)
This year The Salvation Army is asking for 100,000 volunteers to assist in our Door Knock Appeal.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal door knock. When you volunteer, you help raise vital funds for the running of The Salvation Army's vast network of social services. It may mean a roof to someone without a home, or education support for a child at risk of dropping out of school. Door knocking only takes a couple of hours and can be great fun.
Loud Shirt Day (11th May 2007)
Organise a group of friends and make a donation.
Red Nose Day (Friday 29th June 2007)
Laugh and help stop the tears...
Make sure everyone NOSE it's Red Nose Day, Friday 29th June, and help SIDS and Kids find the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
The phone number 1300 308 307 or above web address can allow you to register to help sell merchandise or get involved by purchasing merchandise on the day.
Volunteers undertake a variety of roles within the Society from answering phones to folding and packing letters to working part-time in our Vinnies Centres and providing pastoral care and support in the Society's many Special Works. Other volunteers deliver food to the homeless in Night Patrol vans while volunteers at a conference level visit families and people in need in their homes as well as in hospitals, prisons, and detention centres.
Starlight Day (Friday 4th May 2007)
The official date of Starlight Day is Friday 4th May; fundraising can take place any time throughout April and May 2007.
Starlight Day raises vital funds for children and families who live with serious illness and hospitalisation.
You can sell Starlight Day merchandise any time throughout April and May 2007 to help raise money for Starlight.
Starlight offers a range of merchandise including the exclusive Dinosaur Designs Key Ring in a range of colours plus Stress Stars, Pens, Star and Ribbon Pins, Silicone and Hospital Wristbands, and Flashing Wands.
Volunteers are an integral part of hospital life. The Sydney Children's Hospital have over 140 volunteers who assist in many areas including Play Therapy, Clerical, Cafe, Starlight, Ward Helpers, Ward Grannies, and in the School. The hospital volunteers help relieve the pressure on staff by keeping the patients entertained with crafts, books, or just a chat. Our volunteers' loyalty and dedication is inspiring, and many of our volunteeres have over 20 years of service with the hospital. We are very lucky to have such devoted helpers.
Around forty million people are living with HIV throughout the world - and that number increases in every region every day. In the UK alone, more than 60,000 people are living with HIV and more than 7,000 are diagnosed every year. Ignorance and prejudice are fuelling the spread of a preventable disease.
World AIDS Day, 1st December, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year, it's up to you, me, and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice.
40 Hour Famine (17-19 August 2007)
The 40 Hour Famine is a fantastic way to do something real for hungry kids. Going without food (or something else that really matters to you) for 40 hours is a great way for young Australians to get a taste of what life's like for kids struggling with poverty and hunger around the world.
This year's Famine focus country is East Timor, one of Australia's closest neighbours and the poorest nation in Asia. A shocking 40% of kids in East Timor suffer from malnutrition - one of the highest rates in the world.
The good news is that every $40 raised in the Famine will help feed and care for eight hungry kids for one month.
Famine funds are also supporting World Vision's work in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, and helping poor families survive natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones.