not too much news to report this week...we are hoping to get the fence posts around melon's garden by the end of the month, and we have been busy working on a bit of a 'craft' stall to raise a bit of money for Angel Flight at the end of september...
The old "BLA" - Bairnsdale Ladies Auxuillary has a new name "Charity Chooks"...we are in the process of becoming incorporated with the primary aim of raising money to help others, including "Eli's Foundation" when all the paperwork is through. So the girls are concentrating hard on making 'crafty' stuff for our little stall (so if you are happy to help out, let us know!)..all proceeds will be donated to Angel Flight with the stall happening on 26th September...
Pete and I are also looking forward to a new initiative by the Leukaemia Foundation called "LIGHT THE NIGHT"...it will be a night of 'rememberence' for us and will be held in Melbourne at the Alexandra Gardens. For those who have lost a 'loved' one, we will carry a gold balloon, for those that are undergoing treatment, a white balloon will be carried, and for those who are supporting leukaemia sufferers, a blue balloon will be for you...
we are excited to get involved in the inaugural event and have been asked to be the "Gold Balloon" ambassadors. I think around 4,000 people are expected and it will be held on the 16th September. The Leukaemia Foundation are looking to organise a bus from Bairnsdale to allow people from the country to travel up...and we are extremely keen to get the message out to all our family and friends in and around Melbourne to come along. It would be fantastic to share an event like this with you guys and to say thanks to all of you who continue to support us. We are looking at being involved to share our story and to advocate on behalf of the Leukaemia Foundation about the great work they do. As a 'gold balloon' ambassador, we will be 'switching' on our balloons (balloons have a groovy light in them)...and when they are all on, we go for a walk around the gardens. Apparently "light the night' was held in a couple of the other capital cities and this is the first year in Melbourne. My understanding is that it was a fantastic night, and a great opportunity to show support for other families who are either supporting loved ones through their treatment, or for those who have lost their loved ones. Apparently James Reyne will be there as well as a couple of bands. Keep an eye on this space as details come to light...we will certainly keep you posted...as always..u can send us a message at eli-simpson@hotmail.com
its a night we are very much looking forward to, and we hope you can join us!
The other couple of things worth mentioning is a "movie for Challenge"...something that is in the works for the "charity chooks", and again will probably coincide with the September Holidays. Proceeds of the movie ticket sales will be forwarded to Challenge - Supporting Kids with Cancer. Last year, we did a similar event and raised just under $500 for the Leukaemia Foundation which is fantastic...hopefully we can get this one up and running as well..
So, plenty of things coming up over the next couple of months. If you would like to contribute something to our 'craft' stall, please get in contact...things that dont sell on the day will be kept and sold at little markets around the area and proceeds will be donated to other charities that are near and dear to our hearts.
One last thing (and here i was saying that not much is happening!)...we have booked in our venue and date for the ANGEL BALL - yes, its happening once again...so no excuses for you not to attend...It was a fantastic night last time...and we are looking at having a "CHRISTMAS IN JULY THEME"...so, we are pleased to say the Bairnsdale RSL will have us again, and it will be on Saturday 24th JULY 2010....book it in ur diaries!
If anyone can help us out with some gifts/prizes to raffle off again, that would be fantastic... just get in touch through eli-simpson@hotmail.com. This year, we raised just under $7500 for Angel Flight and are looking to go even better next year...
Look after yourselves, and i will try and get some piccies up of the worlds greatest shave 'thankyou' really soon...
luv and hugs
the simpsons
xox
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