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Since a young age I have always believed that I was put on this planet to make a difference, and when I saw a link to the casting of Adventure Allstars TV series linking travel and entertainment with philanthropy I couldn't not apply.
Inherently a go getter, who thrives on adventure and saying yes to different experiences in life, I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to embark on this journey as one of the Adventure Allstar Cast Members with the mission of being able to raise funds for a philanthropic cause close to my heart.
I believe experience changes lives, and through this experience I am excited to be able to make a difference and help turn around the lives of children who haven't experienced the best start to life.
Every child has the right to be happy and to be given the opportunity to create happy memories, and I am so happy to be raising money for Southern Cross Kids Camp, who do exactly that for children who have experienced trauma associated with abuse and neglect.
With a background in supporting children diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum and those struggling with their mental health, I am very passionate and driven in being able to support any service that I believe will make a real difference in changing lives.
I believe Southern Cross Kids Camp does exactly that. As a not-for-profit organisation Southern Cross Kids Camp is dedicated to bringing fun and laughter back into the lives of children whose everyday existence is less than ideal. Providing annual camps across Australia, Southern Cross Kids Camps mission is to create 'a week of happy memories' to support 'children in becoming adults that flourish, encumbered by their past.'
For many of us, one week at a camp might not seem like much, but to a child who’s been abused or neglected, it’s a really big deal.
So how can you help?
Taking part in the Adventure All Stars TV Show comes as a reward for me being able to raise the target amount of $10,000. With it costing $500 to change just 1 childs life, $10000 can really go a very long way. I have no clue what I have signed myself up for with this adventure, but i'm prepared to do anything and everything knowing that it's for such an amazing cause.
Please help support and be apart of this journey with me, it's life changing stuff in more ways than 1.
Why am I fundraising and how can you help me?
Many children are robbed of the opportunity to just be children, something that most of us take for granted. Each year hundreds of thousands of notifications of child abuse and neglect are made to authorities across Australia. These are not just alarming statistics, each of these reports is a child who is in great need of support and care to rebuild their sense of safety and hope. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility and Organisations who facilitate the health and wellbeing of our vulnerable youth need our support to provide self-esteem affirming experiences, counselling and community programs. With your help children who have experienced a traumatic start to life can be given a chance to flourish and reach their full potential.
Net proceeds raised throughout this project will be granted to Southern Cross Kids' Camps. https://www.sckc.org.au/
Background
Charity TV Global has been producing inspiring TV content since 2005. In that time many awards have been won, both in Australia and abroad. Current TV broadcast deals are in place for Australia (Seven Network’s 7Two) and New Zealand (TVNZ 2). As a registered ACNC entity, Charity TV Global Foundation has created an award-winning filming and fundraising platform (Adventure All Stars), with net proceeds from every project distributed to their philanthropic partners. As a socially conscious organisation their mission is to use entertainment as a vehicle to steer global audiences into ‘giving back’.
Testimonials, past fundraising successes, TV shows, extensive press coverage and more can be found at www.charitytvglobal.com
Southern Cross Kids' Camps: (03) 9762 7636
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Lifeline: 13 11 14
SOURCES
Southern Cross Kids Camps: https://www.sckc.org.au/
Australian Institute of Family Statistics: https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/child-abuse-and-neglect-statistics
Australian Government Department of Social Services National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020: https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/publications-articles/protecting-children-is-everyones-business?HTML#sec1
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: (2016). Child protection Australia 2014-15. Canberra: AIHW. Retrieved from www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=60129554728
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