Fundraising and Events
We are currently working on the May 2012 edition of our Enigma magazine. If you would like to put in a story, peom or photo please do so by 29th of February. We would love to have your submissions as this is what makes our magazine so special. Please see below for a word from our CEO on the future of our magazine.
Dear Supporters,
We trust you received your December 2011 Issue of Enigma and enjoyed the new look and feel. But most importantly we hope you found the content beneficial and of interest and comfort to you, wherever you are on life’s journey. This is why we are committed to continuing to provide Enigma, which will now be via email and online.
Due to the expensive costs of printing and postage for a quality magazine like Enigma, we had hoped to cover these costs through subscriptions as well as advertising. Unfortunately, we did not receive the minimum number of subscriptions but we did receive some positive feedback about making Enigma available via email and online.
The next issue of Enigma will be available electronically via email as well as on our website for you to download and print. We are very excited about the added benefits of incorporating Enigma as part of our Online/Social Media strategy that we hope will touch even more lives in a meaningful way. This is also more cost effective which will help us to ensure our continued focus on providing the best possible educational programs and bereavement support services through qualified counsellors.
Yours sincerely,
Derek Brown
CEO
See below for some ideas on how you can have great fun while raising much needed funds for SIDS and Kids
Channel Ten’s 1 Million Kilo Challenge is a 10-week healthy lifestyle challenge that aims to equip all Australians with the resources, advice and motivation they need to achieve and maintain their healthy weight goal. The challenge will run for 10 weeks (starting Monday 30th January) and promotes healthy eating, exercise and happier lifestyles for everyone that participates. In partnership with Everyday Hero, 1 Million Kilo Challenge also offers participants the chance to raise funds for a charity close to their heart, upon completion of their registration.
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/1millionkilochallenge
MOOLOOLABA TRIATHLON FESTIVAL 2012
Date: 23rd – 25th March, 2012
The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival will celebrate its 20th year in 2012. Held from 23rd to 25th March 2012 along the picturesque Mooloolaba Esplanade, the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival is recognised as the 2nd largest Triathlon event in Australia. The 2011 Festival welcomed over 8,000 participants and over 25,000 spectators – setting a new record in the events 19 year history.The Mooloolaba Triathlon is the centrepiece of the three-day Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival that celebrates the best of the Australian summer lifestyle, at one of the world’s premier beachside resort locations.Catering for competitors of all abilities and age groups, the Mooloolaba Triathlon has grown into one of the largest Olympic Distance (1.5km swim/40km cycle/10km run) triathlon events in Australia.USM EVENTS hopes to raise memorable funds for charities through the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival and we encourage you to build your own page and start fundraising.
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON 2012
Date: 30th June – 1st July, 2012
The 34th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon will be staged on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July 2012 – always the first weekend in July. More than 24,000 took part in 2011 … why don’t you take on the challenge in 2012 and do it for charity. Entries open for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon in MARCH but you can set your own personal challenge now. Start your training and fundraising today, by building your own page. Let your family and friends know by e-mailing your unique link to them or posting it on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Run for a charity of your choice or run for the official charity of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon – Cancer Council Queensland.
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/gcam2012
NOOSA TRIATHLON MULTI SPORT FESTIVAL 2012
Date: 4th November, 2012
The festival raised nearly $170,000 for charity in 2011 and hopes to exceed this amount through the 2012 event! Help break the record and raise memorable funds for official event charities or for one close to your heart. It has been Australia’s most popular triathlon for 29 years and sells out within hours of entries opening, drawing 8,500 competitors to the Olympic-distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) challenge that also lures our top professionals.
If you think it’s all about triathlon, you’d be absolutely wrong. There’s a weeklong festival of swimming, cycling, running, triathlon events for everyone from 7 – 80+, golf tournament (celebrity and corporate), Queensland’s largest sport and lifestyle expo – the SEVEN Noosa Sport and Lifestyle Expo, corporate/VIP facilities, and serious after Party you’ll also need to train for.
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/noosatriathlon2012
Christmas Memorial Service
Our 2011 Christmas Memorial Service held in December was a lovely event with many touching moments. Michele Freemantle our SIDS and Kids Queensland founder was one of the featured speakers and was it was very moving to hear her story. At the end of the service we had a butterfly release which was was beautiful to watch. We thank everyone who was able to attend as well as the people who kindly volunteered their time on the day. Please see our photo Gallery page
for pictures from the day.
Hi everyone, our lovely new Counselor Esther is starting up a new support group – Steps to Healing walking group. Walking combined with therapy is a great way to assist with grief and healing. The group will run for one hour and cater for all fitness levels. It will commence in 2012 and will be held once a month on a Saturday 9am to 10.30am. Coffee/tea and biscuits will be provided afterwards. The dates for the first half of the year are – Feb 25th, March 31st, April 28th, May 26th, June 30th and July 28th. If you would like to come along on any of these dates please RSVP by the Thursday prior on 3849 7122 or queensland@sidsqld.com.au
Please go to our Bereavement Support page for the details and dates of our other 2012 groups.
Memorial Wall Opening day
The Memorial Wall opening day was a wonderful day with many of our SIDS and Kids families in attendance. We had the QUMS choir, Face painting, a sausage sizzle plus heaps of other yummy food. Our Memorial Garden is available to anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. If you would like to come to the garden to sit and have some quiet time please feel free to come any time 7 days a week. There are paint pens available at reception Monday to Friday for those who would like to write on the message boards. If you would like us to order a plaque for your child to go up on our wall please let us know.
Go to our Photo Gallery page for more photos from the opening day.
Surviving Miscarriage – In the arms of an Angel
Dr Lisa Phillips-Leece recently launched her new book “Surviving miscarriage – In the arms of an angel” at our SIDS and Kids office. Lisa is generously giving SIDS and Kids a portion of the proceeds from the sales of her book.
Lisa Phillips-Leece is a Clinical Psychologist, who for many years counseled women in the area of child loss through miscarriage, stillbirth and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. One day she had a first hand look through their magnifying glass when she lost her own baby through miscarriage…followed by 3 more unborn babies and the death of an embryo in the IVF lab.She continues to volunteer her services to SIDS and Kids Queensland and today works in private practice helping families deal with many issues including fertility loss, blended families and psychological disorders.
If you would like to purchase the book ($29.95), please contact us on 3849 7122 or queensland@sidsandkids.org