Hard Rock Pinktober 2009 Raising Money for the Caron Keating Foundation
Leave the first response October 27, 2009 / Posted in Breast Cancer AwarenessTo mark October being Breast Cancer Awareness month around the world, Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels are hosting Pinktober parties and live music events, to raise awareness of and money for local, national, and international charities such as The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Caron Keating Foundation. This year is the 10 year anniversary of Hard Rock’s support in raising awareness and finding a search for a cure for breast cancer.
There are still a couple of events in the UK coming up including Mark Rueberry with support acts live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cardiff on Wed 28th October- the only entrance fee is a £5 donation to the Caron Keating Foundation.
The Women of Rock @ Royal Albert Hall charity gig is taking place on November 1st and features brilliant female singers including Melanie C, Joss Stone, Bananarama and Bonnie Tyler. Tickets cost from £40, proceeds benefiting the Caron Keating Foundation- there are tickets still available! For more ticket information or to go buy some now, click here
Below is a clip of the brilliant Melanie C performing in aid of the Caron Keating Foundation as part of Pinktober at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester in October 2008.
This gig was filmed using three camcorders and the with the help of Melanie’s fans! The whole gig is now available to buy on DVD and all profits from the release will go to the charity.
Add a Pudsey Bandana to your Social Network Profile Pictures to Support Children in Need
Leave the first response October 26, 2009 / Posted in ShoppingIn 2009 just about everyone uses one form of social network website and you may have started to notice people attaching badges or ribbons to their pictures to show support for causes close to their hearts.
Now you can show your support for Children in Need by creating your very own custom spotty picture to use on all your social networking profiles, by downloading a choice of three Pudsey bandanas for just £1 each! You can choose from a dotty bow, a dotty bandana and another one, which we can’t get a look of at the moment, sorry! We think it could be an eye patch, however we are sure it will also be dotty 
Don’t forget, the whole £1 goes to The BBC Children in Need Appeal and will help them to support even more disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. To date, only £582 has been raised so far- let’s help get this total raised.
To keep up to date with what the bear is up to with his fundraising events around the UK, follow Pudsey on Twitter http://twitter.com/pudseybear and become a fan of Pudsey on Facebook
Work for your Favourite Charity with Vodafone
Leave the first response October 26, 2009 / Posted in NewsVolunteers are an essential part of a charity’s work and without them, a good many would not be able to survive. As the current economic climate remains grim, with less grants and funding being awarded to charities as well as public donations decreasing, the volunteer worker has never been so essential to a charity’s survival.
However, could the same economical climate be putting people off becoming a volunteer, as time working needs to be paid work to make ends meet? Want to work for your favourite charity, but can’t afford to take a cut in wages? This is where Vodafone can help!
Vodafone are giving you the chance to get a two month paid placement at a charity of your choice in the UK in their World of Difference 2009 scheme which is run by the Vodafone Foundation registered charity no. 1089625.
Here’s a video from Lewis Hamilton explaining the World of Difference programme.
To apply, send in your details along with the charity you would like to work for. You will also need to contact your nominated charity to discuss your placement. If you are successful, the Vodafone Foundation will pay the charity you choose to work with £2500. You will receive the balance left after the charity has paid all National Insurance and Tax contributions for your placement. Vodafome will also provide you with a new mobile phone, with a preloaded SIM card, so you can keep them up to date with your placement.
You must apply before the closing date of the 3rd of November! For more information click here
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The Blue Cross BBC One Lifeline Appeal on Sunday 25th October
Leave the first response October 24, 2009 / Posted in NewsThe Blue Cross is a lifeline for animals, a pet charity for animals in the UK giving support, information and advice for pet owners. They have been chosen as the subject of a BBC Lifeline Appeal which is being presented by the lovely actress and celebrity supporter Felicity Kendal.
The appeal will be first shown on BBC One at 16:25 on Sunday 25th October and repeated on Wednesday 28th October on BBC Two at 14:00.
The program will feature animals and people who have benefited from the charitable work of The Blue Cross. Viewers will be able to meet Carlos, the huge Great Dane and his owner, Mr Brennan, who both have heart problems.
The Blue Cross doesn’t receive any government funding, but thanks to the kindness of the public, they can ensure that pets get the love and attention they deserve. Unfortunately, despite the hundreds of owners and animals that they are able to reach every day, there are still many more that need help. For more information on the Blue Cross or to register your support, click here to visit their website.
Lifeline is the BBC’s monthly television charity appeal programme. For more than twenty years, Lifeline has helped raise money for and increase the profile for UK charities.
Ann Summers are in the Pink for the Breast Cancer Campaign
Leave the first response October 22, 2009 / Posted in Breast Cancer AwarenessAnn Summers are proudly supporting the the charity Breast Cancer Campaign throughout October which is Breast Cancer Awareness month in the UK. This charity funds research to beat breast cancer, a disease which affects 1 in 9 women in the UK and which claims the lives of nearly 12,500 UK women per year.
Buy one of Ann Summers Pink Products during October and they will donate 10% to Breast Cancer Campaign plus you will also be entered into the prize draw to win £200 of Ann Summers vouchers!
The Pink products are:
Pamper Parlour price £35 – £3.50 of which will be donated.
Rose Petal Clit Stim price £15 – £1.50 of which will be donated.
Pink Dita Suspender Brief price £12 – £1.20 of which will be donated.
For more information or to shop now click here
In case none of the above tickle your fancy, we have listed a few more cool items below, the proceeds of which will also go to cancer charities!
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