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Earlier this year, my colleague Keith Mitchell and I agreed to take on the iconic 3 Peak Challenge to raise funds for the Race Against Dementia charity. Why Race Against Dementia? You will be surprised to know that there is currently no cure for dementia, which is devastating so many lives. Today, there are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. This means that one in three people born today will die with dementia and every 3 seconds, someone is diagnosed with dementia, scary stats. I hope you will agree that something needs to be done to prevent this dreadful disease. Your support will go towards accelerating dementia research and to drive a significant breakthrough in finding a cure. The Challenge: We will be setting off on the 13 June with our partners Dee Watters and Emma Mitchell. The 3 Peaks Challenge involves summiting the highest peaks in England (Scafell Pike), Scotland (Ben Nevis), and Wales (Snowdon). Respectively, it is a gruelling test of endurance and determination, covering over 42 kilometers of hiking and 3,000 meters of ascent. We will be navigating varying terrain, and this challenge will certainly push our physical limits while raising funds for Race Against Dementia. Please take a moment to donate using our charity page below. Your support will be appreciated. https://lnkd.in/eTPA__by

The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh was one of three nonprofits featured today by WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh in this video and article on the impact of #GivingTuesday https://lnkd.in/dYUF7a2y "A worldwide movement, Giving Tuesday, we've all just spent lots of money through shopping and now it's time to give back and thinking of organizations like ourselves as a nonprofit, it's so vital, to consider a donation," said Meredith Peterson, the executive director of the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh. "Providing free resources, support, connection opportunities, all of those things are needed. And we need your support to be able to do that and provide those types of things to our families." Peterson said her 15-year-old daughter has Down syndrome, so she understands firsthand the impact the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh can make on a family. "We are working directly with individuals with Down Syndrome, we're providing free programming with adaptive fitness, we have free yoga, we have cooking classes. We provide free resources," she said. "As a teenager with Down Syndrome, connecting with other people like her, you know, where she can take a cooking class and be surrounded by other individuals with Down Syndrome doing their thing. (It's) exciting because they're here with that unique connection." But those free resources and activities can't be provided without donations. To give to DSAP, visit https://dsapgh.org/

As I recently shared, I am now working for St Vincent de Paul - QLD, so for the first time since 2008, I am not working in or for a Medical Centre. Given the diversity of the skills, experiences, and qualifications I gained in that time, it was time for a new industry, complete with new challenges. The very first project I was given, was helping with this years FNQ Vinnies Community Sleepout. The goal of this event, has three main components: 1) Raise awareness to the plight of over 22,000 Queenslanders who will tonight not have adequate or long term living arrangements, and will be braving the elements anywhere they can find 2) Raise awareness to the Good Works that St Vincent de Paul Society has done, continues to do, is about to do, and would like to do in the future. 3) Raise monies towards through events such as this to help achieve the goal of building 500 homes in Queensland over the next five years. You have the choice to spend the night under the stars with nothing but cardboard boxes for shelter. For so many others, they have lost this choice, and sleep wherever they can, possibly not even knowing where that will be each night. Sadly I, like so many others, suffer from Sleep Apnea, so sleeping rough for me is not really an option unless I have somewhere I can plug my CPAP machine into. But, I would still like to be part of the Fundraising, so have registered a donation page and have made the first donation. I'm asking if my extended network can do two things for me. Share this post, and donate $1.00. More if you can, but you would be amazed at how quickly this can grow. If you tell two people, who tells two people, who also tells two people, etc., after 4 iterations, my 600+ connections could extend my reach to 4,800 people, and raise $4,800.00 if everyone donates $1.00. My personal goal is $2,000.00, but I think we can smash this in no time! My donation page can be found https://bit.ly/AdzyCSO Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to thanking each of you individually for your share and donation.

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Each year we Wahooligans at Wahoo ride to raise money for the Davis Phinney Foundation to help fund their mission of providing research and support for those affected by Parkinson's. I haven't bugged my network in the past couple of years to kick in some dollars, but I'm reaching out this year to see how big of an impact we can make. There are at least 3 reasons to contribute right now: 1. You know the impact that Parkinson's has had on the lives of yourself or others and you want to see how you can help. 2. You just did your taxes and realized that you were not that great at giving back last year and you have a resolution to fix that in 2024 (well, start now). 3. You want to force a big guy like me to suffer for 10 or so hours riding some of the most challenging indoor workouts.  This year there are two routes. I've chosen the Sufferlandrian Route to amp up my suffering during the tour. Note that due to travel, I'm actually going to have to ride the tour early (to make sure I get it in), so insiders who donate will benefit from an inside view of the Tour before anyone else gets it. Whether you fall into one or more of the reasons above, here's how you can contribute. Just click this link and put in as much as you can. There's no minimum (and no maximum) - any donation is appreciated. https://lnkd.in/e9WpDw-C

🎁🌟 GIVING TUESDAY 💙💙💙 This GivingTuesday, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation & #Love for the incredible support we've received from our AMC Community, Organizations, Hospitals, & Fundraisers. 💪🤝💙 This year, we're excited to introduce the AMC Holiday Fund, a new fundraiser that aims to bring joy & relief to AMC families nationwide during the holiday season.💙🎄💙 Our mission is simple: help AMC families enjoy the holidays without the burden of expenses. Many AMC families face overwhelming challenges, including medical expenses & hospital visits. Your support can make their holiday season one to remember & every contribution brings us closer to achieving this goal. .🎅🎁💙 Your donations will go directly to support various AMC families within our community. To contribute to the AMC Holiday Fund, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gKUvMPuY As a token of our appreciation, every donation of $200 or more will receive a free June 30th T-shirt & have their name prominently displayed on our website for the 2023 Giving Tuesday Celebration.🎉👕💙 Let's come together & make this holiday season special for AMC families. Your generosity can bring smiles, warmth, & happiness to those who need it most. To learn more about how you can raise awareness & get involved, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gVTSASY 💖🙏💙 Hashtags: #GivingTuesday #AMCHOlidayFund #PayingItForward #SpreadLove #GiveBack #ShareTheLove #AMCSupport #AMCSI #BlueForAMC #Donations #Appreciation #Support #SpreadAwareness #RaiseAwareness #AMCawareness #Incluision #Acceptance #Advocate

In just over a week’s time, our service users and staff at the Early Interventions Service will be climbing Scafell Pike to raise money for our charity, Caring Minds. 🌄   On Friday 14 June, a team of six service users and four staff members will be climbing up the iconic Scafell Pike in the Lake District. Their aim is to raise £500 that can be used towards funding equipment or activities for mental health patients that are over and above what the NHS can afford.   Our Early Interventions Service (EIS) works to support people aged 14-65 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.   Towering at 3,209 feet high, the summit of Scafell Pike will be a challenge, but it is one that the group are looking forward to conquering. As well as raising funds, this trip will combine the benefits of physical exercise, a sense of community and more than anything, pride in themselves for achieving a goal set. 🙌   Coordinator of the event, Luke Rose, Lead Health Instructor, said:   “Some of our service users had set what they thought were ‘unrealistic’ goals when they accessed support from the health instructors within EIS, however, with strong determination and mindset, these goals are now very much achievable!   Empowering service users to realise their potential really is the foundation of everything we do, whether it be through gym-based exercise, mountain biking, tennis or any other form of physical activity.   “The positive impact that some of our smaller hikes and photography walks have had on service users’ physical and mental health really does speak for itself.”   If you would like to contribute towards this fundraising expedition, no matter how big or small, your donation will be very much appreciated for all involved.    Donate today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ez5eMZxt   #Charity #NHS #MentalHealth #Fundraising LoveBrum NHS Charities Together 💙

Giving Tuesday Is Here!!! 🤗💙 Our Giving Tuesday campaign this year is the AMC Holiday Fund & we know you are probably receiving a bunch of emails about contributing to the many important NonProfits & Organizations today, so we'll keep this short ;)💙 Our mission is simple & one we hope you will share: help AMC families enjoy the holidays without the burden of expenses. Many AMC families face overwhelming challenges, including medical expenses & hospital visits. Your support can make their holiday season one to remember & every contribution brings us closer to achieving this goal.💙 To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gKUvMPuY Do you have a favorite story to share with the AMC Community about how AMCSI has helped you through grants, scholarships, conferences, or how we have improved your life? We’d like to hear about it! Email us at [email protected] or visit the link above!💙 To read about how AMCSI has helped AMC Families over the years, please visit our Testimonials & Feel Good Stories webpage at https://lnkd.in/eAHC4Hfz To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gKUvMPuY Hashtags #GivingTuesday #AMCHolidayFund #PayingItForward #GenerosityMovement #SpreadLove #GiveBack #ShareTheLove #AMCSupport #AMCSI #BlueForAMC #Donations #Appreciation #Support #SpreadAwareness #RaiseAwareness #AMCawareness #Inclusion #Acceptance #Advocate #GrantApplication

🎉 Today, we're celebrating Hats for Headway Day at Headway Shropshire's Community Wellbeing Centre and offices! 🎩 Hats for Headway is an annual campaign celebrated by different Headway charities across the country, sparking conversations and actions to raise awareness of brain injury. Did you know that every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to the hospital with a brain injury? It only takes a few seconds for a life to be completely knocked off course. From strokes to falls, road traffic collisions to assaults, brain tumours to meningitis, the causes of brain injuries are varied and often unexpected. These injuries can have devastating, life-long effects on anyone, including you and your loved ones. But here's the good news: Headway is here to support everyone affected by a brain injury, and those caring for them. Through our network of local groups and branches, our free helpline, and comprehensive online resources, we rebuild lives – second by second, step by step, day by day. So, take a second to find out more about our work, and if you can, please get involved. Whether it's by donating, volunteering, or simply raising awareness of our services, every action counts. And here's an extra incentive: if you donate via our link today, your contribution will be doubled by the Big Give Kind2Mind campaign. Thank you for your support, because every 90 seconds, someone like you needs our help. https://lnkd.in/eNT-5FyV #HatsForHeadway #BrainInjuryAwareness #SupportingRecovery #BigGiveKind2Mind 🧠💙

"My name is Meghan. I’m a Skabe in Women’s & Non-Binary Withdrawal Management Services. I teach them how to smudge, drum, bead, learn new songs, make dreamcatchers and medicine bags. One of my favourite things is watching the participants grow into a different version of themselves. When they first join the program, some will say that they love seeing these crafts, but they can’t do it themselves. I always tell them to trust the process even if they don’t like the way it looks at first. And when they’re done, they are so proud of themselves that they’re gifting it to people they love! When they first come here, they’re dealing with various issues in their lives. When I take them for wellness walks and help them reconnect with their culture, they learn things about themselves along the way. Oftentimes I’ll be the one to take them to their first sweat lodge. They get their spirit names, and they find a higher purpose for themselves. 18 months ago, I came here as a participant. From there to working here, I’ve come full circle. I feel so connected to the folks here because of that, and I’d love to see their progress. It’s surprising how affected I am by these people. What many people miss is that the people we are serving are humans too. They’re someone’s mother, daughter, aunty – they’re our relatives. We want to see them do well. One of the biggest challenges of my role is not being able to always be there for everybody. Sometimes I feel like I’m being pulled here and there. In many ways, our ability is limited. We can’t grow food for them or make toilet papers. Those small donations go a long way. Even donations of paint and canvases have an impact because just sitting and painting for a few hours can make someone’s day, give them hope and open them up to healthy conversations." Help us raise funds for our front-line programs by supporting Into the Cold. 💙 Register or donate: https://ow.ly/hLSj50QL671 #MSPBuildingStability #Winnipeg #Manitoba #IntoTheCold