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As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to
do the same.”
―
Nelson
Mandela Chief
Patron, Afrika Tikkun
Cockatoo Island Event
Thank you so much to all our supporters who recently attended the “Unsung Heroes” fundraising event on Cockatoo Island in Sydney. It was lovely to see you there! For those who couldn’t make it, I’d like to just share what was a fabulous and unique night out.
Originally intended as a visual experience to accompany a photographic book, Unsung Heroes, The Documentary is not a story about poverty, but rather showcases a nation of children eager for opportunity. As the journey unfolded, the inspiring film brought tears to the eyes of an engaged and supportive audience of 200.
This behind-the-scenes documentary was produced to follow international children’s photographer Luca Zordan and the book/film’s producer Alethea Gold, as they traveled across South Africa to shoot their (second in a charity series) photographic book: Children of South Africa. As you might know, the book was launched in conjunction with the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and then several events were hosted around the world to raise funds from the book for Afrika Tikkun’s Sports Program. Over 3,000 books have now been sold or distributed.
After the
screening, the humbled crowd, joined by singer Leo Sayer and South African High Commissioner Her Excellency Ms Koleka Mqulwana, enjoyed an after-party at Biloela Heritage House
on the island, overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour. The event was a
huge success thanks to Alethea Gold and her amazing team. As one of the two beneficiaries of donations and other funds
received at Cockatoo Island, we are extremely grateful once again for the
support Alethea Gold has offered Afrika Tikkun.
Thank you so much Alethea!
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CONGRATULATIONS! Our team entered the Hunter Valley Winery Run last Sunday and raised nearly $1,000 for Afrika Tikkun, while having a HUGE amount of fun ... (and just a couple of sore and achy bones!). Many thanks to Richard, Ryan and David and all the team for their dedication and commitment to Afrika Tikkun. Not long now till Sydney Running Festival guys! :-)
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He did it and survived to tell the tale! Congratulations Michael, you're a legend .... and a fundraising genius! Michael's networks supported his 12 km Ocean Swim last Sunday by collectively donating $7,500 for the development of our new ECD Centre in Hillbrow. What an amazing effort .... thank you to all who made that possible and Michael, thank you for being such a great Ambassador for Afrika Tikkun.
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Talk about a fundraising legend! .... Michael has received over $3,000 in donations for Afrika Tikkun - in less than a week. He's well on his way to achieving - if not blasting - his fundraising target. Have a look at the support he's receiving in preparation for his South Head Roughwater BIG SWIM on Sunday 20th May - and enjoy the comments from his family and friends. Thank You again Michael!
http://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/MichaelsOceanSwim
Feel tempted to enter a sporting event and support Afrika Tikkun while you're enjoying what you love to do? Contact me! gaelm@afrikatikkun.org I will create a fundraising page for you. All you have to do is participate in your event and send out the link to your fundraising page to all your family and friends. It's so EASY!
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Look what supporter Michael Croghan's doing for Afrika Tikkun! On May 20th 2012 he's swimming (with the sharks, jellyfish and bluebottles) from Bondi Beach, out to sea, heading north up the coast past what is a long stretch of steep cliffs, into Sydney Heads and then south finishing at Watsons Bay. 12 kms and 3-5 hours in the ocean without a wetsuit is keen indeed! You can be part of this huge effort too. Michael's set himself a fundraising target of $5,000. Please help him achieve it by donating and leaving him a message of support:
http://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/MichaelsOceanSwim
Go Michael. You're a legend! The team at Afrika Tikkun are right behind you :)
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Today TEAM AFRIKA TIKKUN conquered the Sydney Urbanathalon! A big big thank you to David Shubert, Ryan Shepard and Murray Palmer for taking part and for helping to raise funds. We had a great morning running, climbing, leopard crawling and hurdling around Sydney.
A big big thank you also to Bev Bermeister, Simon Buckingham, John Otterson and Scott Philips for their generous support.
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I’ve just returned from South Africa and Wow! What a difference 4 years makes (since I was last there). |
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