Hello! In case you are not already aware, I held a live music and auction event on 25 June 2010 in order to help raise the profile and funds for two largely unknown charities: Odyssey and the Willow Foundation. I have been volunteering for these two charities for some time - they both focus on ‘special day’ type of experiences or outdoor activity-based programmes.
Having lost a close friend to cancer recently the event was particularly poignant and part of me was spurred on by her unexpected sudden loss. (Kay had been on the Odyssey programme and she formed some special friendships that meant a huge amount to her and her family – particularly in her final few months.)
The fundraising evening was a great success and I managed to raise over £1000 through some quite imaginative auction items donated by local business, contacts of mine as well as some of the guests themselves etc.
ut I am trying, if I possibly can, to hit the £2,000 mark – which could then be split between the two charities.
So if you would like to help with this further fund-raising effort please do so safely and securely by donating online to either of the good causes by following the steps on their respective JustGiving pages.
This page allows you to donate to Odyssey. If you wish to contribute to the Willow Foundation, please go here: Donations to the Willow Foundation.
Odyssey is a charity which enhances the quality of life for people with cancer through imaginative programmes of challenging and dramatic activities using the outdoors. It uses the stimulation of uncertainty and surprise to help combat the psychological and emotional devastation caused by their illness. Part of the adventure lies in meeting unknown people whom they know nothing about, but will have shared similar experiences.
Odyssey was founded in in 1994 by consultant oncologists Dr Howard Smedley who saw a gap in the provision of support at the point where people leaving their treatment. Odyssey helps people to turn their battered souls outward again, to lift their eyes to the horizon and seize hold of life with both hands.
Many thanks for your donation and support,
Hazel
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
