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Buckle Up for the Shitbox Rally (This Isn't Your Typical LinkedIn Post but who doesn't love a tax-deduction)! Let's be honest I don't normally post here about non-work related stuff and LinkedIn usually isn't the place for outback adventures and questionable vehicles, but here we are! Sal and I are undertaking the legendary Shitbox Rally this Winter. This epic challenge has us navigating the Australian terrain from Melbourne to Alice Springs – all in a glorious (questionable?) $1,500 "shitbox." There's more to the Shitbox Rally than just a quirky road trip. It's about raising crucial funds for the Cancer Council, Australia's largest community-led cancer fundraiser. Their Winter 2024 target alone is a staggering $2 million, and we're proud to be a part of it! Cancer touches far too many lives, and we believe in supporting research and critical services. ️ Each team needs to hit a minimum fundraising goal which we've already covered ourselves! Additionally, Cboe Australia through its charitable matching program has matched my personal contributions, so all round we are off to a great result. This means every single donation you make goes directly towards making a difference for the Cancer Council. Bonus: All donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible! Let's turn this outback adventure into a force for good. Consider donating to our team/Cancer Council and joining us on this crazy journey! https://lnkd.in/g9Z-jZ4f #ShitboxRally #CancerCouncil #DazeofThunder #OutbackAdventure #MakingADifference #nottaxadvice

Some really positive and eye-opening stats from the latest Enthuse Mass Events Report 💡. Here are my key takeaways:  🙌 1 in 4 are committed to participating in a charity event in the next 12 months  💰 39% raise up to £500 per event; 48% raise between £500 - £3,000 per event; and 13% raise £3,000+ per event  🎯 The most successful event fundraisers start six months out from event day, with four in ten (38%) of those raising £3,000+  😥 In contrast, just 8% of those who started fundraising a month from the event hit the £3,000 mark #charity #fundraising #eventfundraising

When young Jake Spurdle wheeled himself into the old studio down at the Marina and asked for help, Bron did not hesitate for one second. Jake was just fourteen at the time, and dealing with a very serious cancer diagnosis, and had dropped by with his mum Nyky, asking for help to raise funds for his family and to increase the awareness of his rare form of cancer. What started with ideas being thrown about for lamington drives or some sort of event, quickly grew to what became known as 'Play 4 Jake'. This event is one for the history books, one that our team will never forget. Play 4 Jake ended up with a fantastic golf day, a charity dinner and a wheelchair rugby game like no other, with over $60,000 raised for Jake and his chosen charity 'Engenic'. The South Sydney Rabbitohs sent their 'old boys', well known football stars who had played for the team, and Australia. We have shared their official video of the event here, and we hope you enjoy it, please watch it to the end. Bron says the gift of bringing so many of Jake's dreams to reality, is something she treasures to this day. In fact, it is the back story to the 'Make Everyday Count' merch we have produced...because tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. Event management is one thing, bringing a kids dream to life, giving him the best weekend ever, knowing that life was being cut short, is another. We miss you and love you Jake...forever fifteen. #thesocialcoachforbusiness #socialmediamarketingagency #socialmediacoach

🌟 Exciting News & A Call for Support! 🌟 After a refreshing family holiday where I focused on connecting my kids with their relatives, I’m back on LinkedIn with a purpose-driven challenge. At The Transformation Group, we’re fortunate to align our professional values with meaningful causes. I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be supporting our primary charity partner, Tour de Cure Australia, by taking on a personal challenge: running 50km to raise funds for cancer research with Suncorp Group the sponsor of the event. Having recently completed a 450km cycling challenge, this run feels like a different kind of uphill battle without the luxury of training. The cause hits close to home as my wife’s family has recently faced a heartbreaking loss due to cancer. This run is dedicated to all the families affected by this disease, and I’m committed to giving it my best shot despite my fears of injury (currently dealing with two strained calf muscles so can't run more than 8k). Here’s where I’d deeply appreciate your support: Donations: Every contribution helps us get closer to a cure. Training Tips: With only 2 weeks to prepare, any advice on running, nutrition, or injury prevention would be incredibly valuable. Moral Support: Just knowing you’re cheering me on would mean the world! Feel free to contribute or share your insights via the link below. Let’s come together to make a difference! https://lnkd.in/gRajRPQ2 - team of 1 Thank you for your support and encouragement! #CharityChallenge #CancerResearch #RunningForACause #SupportAndDonate #MakeADifference

Is your charity ready to tap into one of the most powerful virtual fundraising events? 🎉 Facebook Challenges are an incredibly effective way for charities to reach new audiences, engage with supporters, and boost fundraising efforts. 🚀 We've teamed up with Bone Cancer Research Trust – who have raised more than £3.4M through Facebook Challenges – to share the top tips for planning and running a successful charity Facebook Challenge. 👇 - https://lnkd.in/dRJicHwC #Fundraising #Charities #FacebookChallenges

Childhood cancer sucks. It can be really hard to know how to help. Our founder Mitch made it easy when he made the pinky promise years ago: help families with everyday expenses so they can focus on what matters most - their child. There are so many ways you can help outside of a donation. Here are four more: 5. Employee Giving. Check your company for a match to help twice as many families! 6. Grants. Some companies offer grants to non-profits. Consider nominating Pinky Swear. 7. United Way. Designate Pinky Swear as your charity of choice! 8. Donor Advised Funds. Support kids with cancer through yours today! No matter how you give or how much you give, you are helping kids with cancer and their families. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3zB1LOK #PinkySwearFoundation #HelpingKidswithCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #cancersupportforfamilies

🌍 Today on #InternationalDayofCharity, we would like to thank everyone who has donated, volunteered and supported us in any way. It is because of your support that we can continue to work towards achieving our vision of 100% survival for 100% of cancers. If you would like to help us achieve our vision, there are several ways that you can support the cancer research we fund, including: - Fundraising through events or challenges - Volunteering at one of our collection days - Donating on our website No contribution is too small. To learn more about the ways that you can support us, click here: https://lnkd.in/eDsE_xhi #BreakthroughCancerResearch #CancerResearch #Volunteering #MakeMoreSurvivors #Charity

⭐⭐ Marathon Hike to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support ⭐⭐ 💰 Donate 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWJpTbjp Following the success and generosity of everyones help raising £1755 for MacMillan Cancer Support last year on a marathon trek across the Cornish coastline, I'll be Donating a Day this year on 31st August to complete another! ...and clearly someone at MacMillan got the hint as they have a properly sponsored and organised "Mighty Hike" this time, vs last year with just me, a mate, a backpack and high winds. 💕 About MacMillan Your help is hugely appreciated and any donation, no matter how small, makes a real difference to someone living with cancer. With 1 in 2 of us getting the big C at some point in our lifetime, one way or another it touches all of us. As someone who's lived through that myself (as you may know from my fund raiser last year) - if you know someone living with the C right now, there are many ways you can help from a cup of coffee, to a listening ear, to help with small things around the house. With treatment being so tiring, even a home cooked meal can make a real difference to someone's day - trust me. 🚶♂️ The Walk Last year I picked a route close to my home down in Looe through to Charlestown near St Austell. This year, Macmillan have a "properly" organized trek route including stewards, medical staff, drinks and snacks at pit stops. Could have done with that last year at about mile 15! The route starts in Padstow and runs along the coast, through Mawgan Porth and finishing in Newquay. More about the event - https://lnkd.in/eQ5xxRfU ⌛ Last Year 9 hours, 33 minutes, 42 seconds - 27 miles, enough elevation to do Ben Nevis, storm force 50mph winds and wet and muddy. Zero training and almost busted my hip in the process. ⌛ This year Who knows? - 24 miles, about half the elevation, and hopefully dry... I type that while looking out the window at torrential rain. I'm on a calorie counting diet at the moment, but similarly poor general fitness. Anyway - I really appreciate your support, and please do think of those in your life affected by the Big C. Tom

FUNDRAISING UPDATE - €3k target passed and now at €5k. Thanks to those who have given so generously to date and this is the final push before I head off in September. **Making a Difference Together: Support My Journey from Paris to Nice for the Irish Cancer Society 🚴♂️** Hi everyone, As many of you know I am on the final countdown for the Paris2Nice 2024 challenge, not just for personal achievement, but to support the amazing work of the Irish Cancer Society. This cause is deeply personal to me, and I’m determined to make a significant impact. **Why Your Support Matters** The funds we raise will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society’s essential services and research. Together, we can truly make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. My goal was to raise €3,000 (we have already passed €5,000) and with your help, I know we can exceed this. **How You Can Help** **Donate:** If you’re able, please consider donating. No amount is too small, and every contribution gets us closer to our goal. Secure donations can be made through the ‘Donate’ button on my fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/eVZ9AZMr . **Spread the Word:** Share this post within your network. Awareness is powerful, and your share could be the key to reaching our fundraising target. **Engage:** Like, comment, and interact with this post. Your engagement boosts the visibility of this cause. I’m incredibly grateful for any support you can offer, whether it’s through donations, sharing this message, or simply sending words of encouragement. Thank you for considering supporting this cause. Together, we can achieve remarkable things. With gratitude, David #Paris2Nice2024 #IrishCancerSociety #CyclingForACause #Fundraising #CancerResearch #MakeADifference #SupportTheCause #CharityRide #EndCancer #TogetherWeCan #CommunitySupport #CyclingChallenge #DonateNow #SpreadAwareness #FightCancer

What are your company's #CoreValues? Are any of them #Altruism? If so, giving back is essential to its ethos and therefore it must always be looking for opportunities to lift up and support people and their efforts through corporate giving. If that sounds like your company, I've got the perfect opportunity for you. Meet Lucas Smith. Lucas was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer just three short months ago and he's not even 40. Lucas lives in Fort Myers, FL, and is entirely uninsured. Therefore, in order to pay for treatments, including the chemotherapy he started this week, he is in need of big donations in a big way. The kind of donations that only corporations with big pockets can provide. And, although individual donations have started pouring in, he still has a long way to go to get his needs covered. If you and/or your company would like to donate to Lucas's #GoFundMe, please find the link below. There you'll learn more information about him, his needs, the current state of his health, and how dire this need is. Please be sure to watch the video from Lucas, as well. Remember that #corporategiving to GoFundMe may be a tax write-off, depending on where you're headquartered, and therefore could fit perfectly into your corporation's annual giving plan. I implore you to consider his cause and I thank you for your time. Be well and Let's Help Lucas Live. https://lnkd.in/eQzYH2HC