Issue 22, 2011

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First Aid Officer

Do you know a qualified first aid officer who would be willing to attend Bootcamp voluntarily? Accommodation and all meals will be provided from 15 April 2011 (7 pm) to 19 April 2011 (9 pm).

Contact us if you can assist with this need.

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Kerri Pottharst will be presenting at Bootcamp, she runs a great session on challenges. She would like to give the Little Sisters a copy of her inspirational book. We need funding of $500 to make this possible. Please contact LCEF if you or your organisation can help.

"I’d love for all the girls to receive a copy. It is such a valuable tool and I really believe it will make a difference for them. It will reinforce all my messages. They’ll always have it and have the memory of walking on the glass."
Kerri Pottharst

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.."
Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

Dear Life Changing Supporter,

A warm welcome to 2011 and a very Happy New Year to you all. As we begin another year and the 2011 SISTER2sister Program, we have high hopes for amazing changes and opportunities this year.

We look forward to welcoming our new Little Sisters, they will no doubt challenge us and give us the chance to better ourselves. We are excited about the journey they are about to embark with their Big Sisters who will be making a positive difference to their lives. We look forward to the many opportunities the Foundation has to grow, and will continue to build a strong network of support for our volunteers.

This year has already begun with exciting ventures. Life Changing Experiences Foundation will be publishing a cookbook, "Cooked with Love" celebrating motherhood. This cookbook will be launched in time for Mothers' Day.

I have been selected for the Commonwealth Bank Local Hero program, this will be an opportunity to raise much needed funds to support the SISTER2sister Program.

We welcome our new partner, Magnolia, a fast-growing jewellery store, we are very excited to have them join us as Life Changing.

As we travel through 2011, I’d like to thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to updating you on the activities of the Foundation and the SISTER2sister Program.
 
Kind regards,

Jessica Brown  

What's New at Life Changing

Jessica Brown and Life Changing Experiences have been selected as the NSW recipient of the Commonwealth Bank Local Hero Program. This will be launched in March and we would love for our supporters to get involved.

Click here> to see more about the Local Heroes program.

SISTER2sister News

We are thrilled to once again welcome NIVEA as our Corporate Partner. For more on the partnership please Click here>

Applications for Big Sisters in the 2011 NIVEA-SISTER2sister Program close by 3rd March 2011. Please Click here> to check the 2011 calendar to ensure you can meet the commitment and attend the key dates.

Key dates coming up in March for Big Sister mentors are:

• 12 March – Selection Day (compulsory)
• 26/27 March – Mentor Training Weekend (compulsory)

Welcome back for 2011!

A warm welcome to our returning team leaders and facilitators -  Louise Moule, Louise Majkut and Linda Beauzeville

Life Changing volunteer presenters and supporters - Andrew Mackell Wong, Kerri Pottharst, Justine Whipper, David Wolstenholme, Lisa Knowland, Olivia Standish

Big Sisters - Gina Mammone, Joanna York, Karyn de Mol, Kara Burgess, Rachel Burling, Morag Malloy and Jackie Rennie.

Fundraising News

A Mothers’ Day Fundraiser

"Cooked with Love" – recipes my mother taught me

We would like to invite Life Changing supporters to be part of a very exciting Mothers’ Day fundraising initiative to give tribute to our mums and grand-mums and the recipes that they have passed on to us. Read more>

Thank you Jurgen Schmechel!

We would like to acknowledge all our supporters who actively fundraise for the SISTER2sister Program.

This month we highlight Jurgen Schmechel’s efforts. His wife Ingrid was a Big Sister mentor in the 2010 NIVEA-SISTER2sister Program so he has seen the benefits that mentoring provides to disadvantaged teenage girls. Jurgen has set himself a challenge to do the 1.5 km ocean swim and to raise $1500 and has already passed the $1000 mark.

To support Jurgen in his challenge and raise funds for the SISTER2sister Program please see his HERO page here>

Sponsor Spotlight

Andrew Mackell-Wong has been an invaluable supporter of LCEF for many years. His dymamic presentations are always well received. Andrew currently has an offer for free seminars which are open to all our supporters. Read more>

Diary Notes

Click here> for calendar of events.

Media Buzz

For a rundown of Life Changing in the media click here>