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Post by Melissa on Dec 9, 2009 2:22:58 GMT -5
I you haven't already heard about this new organization and all of the wonderful, tangible work they are doing to continue Michael's legacy, do check it out: www.healtheworldforchildren.org/They are a worldwide network of volunteers and organizers that organize events such as children's festivals and hospital visits to make a direct impact on children in honour of Michael's mission. Here's to being the change.
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Post by karencanada on Dec 9, 2009 3:15:11 GMT -5
Melissa thank you for posting this, it's great to see that change is happening! Want to start a Canadian chapter, anyone?
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Dec 9, 2009 10:05:58 GMT -5
Melissa, thanks so much for finding this website! To be able to help children in Michael's name is thrilling I would love to do something with a Canadian chapter, but not sure where to start. I already looked into volunteering at the children's hospital here in Winnipeg, but I will need to get a criminal record check done first. That's the law here when wanting to work with or for children.
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Post by Melissa on Dec 9, 2009 21:20:59 GMT -5
Karen - Yes, let's! Maybe I'll contact the administrators and see what they already have going on in Canada and we can either get involved or head it up!
Mal - what a great idea to volunteer individually at a children's hospital. That may get some ideas flowing through contacts at the hospital. I think I may do just that in Vancouver.
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Dec 10, 2009 0:02:56 GMT -5
Melissa, I'm interested too... please keep me posted!
Do you need to get a criminal record check done in Vancouver? Just curious. I remember quite a few years ago when I volunteered for Child Find Manitoba, and I had to have a criminal check done then too. Child Find not only looks for lost children, but mainly works on fundraising for prevention, to keep kids safe. They came out with fingerprinting and tags for kids at large events like fairs. It was actually fun, but the most rewarding part was reuniting crying children with their frantic parents.
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Jul 17, 2010 20:57:37 GMT -5
I just got this email from HWC... I'm not posting the pictures here, but the t-shirts look great! And all proceeds are to help fund a children's festival on Michael's birthday. For anyone who's interested... Hello dear friends, Just a quick update, in case you missed it. We have new cool tote bags on our website. You could order yours and help us put together Children’s Festivals in so many cities, on August 29! TWO SIZE TOTE BAGS GIVING TREE MUG NEW! WE HAVE BABYDOLL T-SHIRTS TOO! www.healtheworldforchildren.org Love, Heal The World for Children www.healtheworldforchildren.org
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Post by GiveInToMe on Jul 18, 2010 10:29:53 GMT -5
this website is great Mal! thanks for posting
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Aug 29, 2010 5:04:38 GMT -5
Sorry I didn't post this sooner! Get your copy of Make a Better World, the first edition from Heal the World for Children! I'm ordering mine today! www.magcloud.com/browse/Issue/104977Change the World!
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Jan 15, 2011 15:14:16 GMT -5
Their 2nd issue is on sale now! Our Voices Will Be Heard... very appropriate. www.magcloud.com/browse/Issue/152399Do you see how Michael is changing the world, even today? It's through all of us, and some amazing organizations who are so inspired to keep working for his legacy.
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