Rethink Breast Cancer Charity Saves Boobs
Leave the first response September 22, 2009 / Posted in Breast Cancer AwarenessRethink Breast Cancer are a Canadian breast cancer charity who have come up with a tongue in cheek video on You Tube to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Boobyball Save The Boobs video stars TV host Aliya-Jasmine who also wrote and co-directed the commercial.
At first glance, a film with a big breasted lady in a Myleene Klass IACGMOOH style bikini strolling round a pool in a bouncy way, may be considered gratuitous and sexist, but that would be missing the point.
Rethink Breast Cancer use creative and unconventional ways to communicate about breast cancer and aim to get across the serious issues of breast cancer in a creative and positive way to women young and old who may not be away of the risks of cancer or who are scared about doing a breast self-exam.
Show your boobs some love, check your breasts regularly and get your partner to join in too! For information on self breast examination, ask your GP or local nurse or click here to visit Dr Chris Steele’s website for instructions and helpful instructional video.
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Time To Change Launch Schizophrenic Man Viral
Leave the first response August 25, 2009 / Posted in Time To ChangeAn interesting new viral campaign has been launched by Time to Change to highlight the ignorance and stigma that is attached to schizophrenia. The video is titled “Schizophrenic Man Terrifies Kids at a Party” is designed to test our own prejudices. The title alone perhaps conjures up something many may not want to see, but the reality is a very clever piece of educational and thoughtful video that should make you think twice about mental health.
‘Time to Change’ is England’s biggest and most ambitious campaign to end mental health discrimination. Time to Change is run by leading mental health charities Mind and Rethink, and backed by £16 million from the Big Lottery Fund and £2 million from Comic Relief.
This viral video has already attracted over 100 comments so far and almost 48.000 views on Youtube – have a watch!
You can find out more about the work of Time to Change on their official site as well as follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
Arctic Monkeys Launch Crying Lightning Through Oxfam Stores
Leave the first response August 10, 2009 / Posted in OxfamOn August 17th, Sheffield band, The Arctic Monkeys will set a music industry first when the launch their new single Crying Lightning through the UK’s Oxfam stores. It will not be available in the mainstream stores like HMV and it’s the first single since Do They Know It’s Christmas, by Band Aid, to appear in Oxfam’s high street shops. The single will cost £2.99 and includes an MP3 version of the song so you can add it to your iPod or MP3 Player at no extra charge.
By selling the record Oxfam will be able to raise much needed funds and you can contribute further to their cause by dropping off old and unwanted singles and albums at your local shop.
David McCullough, Oxfam’s director of trading, said about the initiative:
“We were thrilled when we heard about the idea for the new Arctic Monkeys single and are delighted to be partnering with Domino on something that will be great for music fans, and help us raise money to fight poverty at the same time”.
More details can be found at the official Oxfam/Arctic Monkey’s microsite.
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Win £100 & Help Macmillan Cancer Support With China Search
Leave the first response July 15, 2009 / Posted in CompetitionsOccasionally when we’re updating competitions over on Loquax we come across a charity related promotion that’s worth a mention here on Donate To. Many people like the idea of raising money for charity but time, and perhaps even the credit crunch, means it’s not always that easy. Well, help is at hand from Chinasearch, a china and tableware supplier.
They are running a High Tea Competition and they want your pictures or videos of you enjoying high tea in a daring place. The person with the most daring location will win themselves a £100 voucher to spend at Chinasearch, but more importantly £100 for their favourite charity.
If you’re thinking “I don’t have anywhere daring to enjoy High Tea” don’t worry – still enter a photo, even if it’s just you and the kids having a picnic! For every entry Chinasearch get they’ll be offering a £1 donation to Macmillan up to a maximum of £100. A little bit of your time means a donation goes to Macmillan.
The competition runs until the 31st October and you can follow the entries by becoming a fan of Chinasearch on Facebook.
Win £100 & Help Macmillan Cancer Support With China Search
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Father’s Day Charity Gift Ideas
Leave the first response June 11, 2009 / Posted in Shopping
Dads are the probably the hardest family member to buy presents for, and chances are he’s probably got enough socks and ties to last him until the year 3000! Why not get him a gift to remember this Father’s Day?
Charity gifts have become popular in recent years as people look for more unusual gifts for their loved ones. Charities such as Oxfam, World Vision, Present Aid and Practical Presents offer a wide range of gifts starting from as little as £6.
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