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”Have
the Strength, to hear your Heart’s voice…
and have the Courage, to be True to your Heart.“
CHARITY
FUNDRAISING
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19th of November 2003
"Pink Ribbon Day Fundraising Success"
The Integrated Martial Arts Academy of Burrum Heads/Hervey Bay recently joined forces with the Maryborough Youth Community Association (MYCA) to raise funds for breast cancer research and support. Students of the Integrated Martial Arts Academy along with various members of the MYCA group embarked on this fund-raising for charity venture and through their co-operation were able to raise a total of $282.00.
Youth Support Worker Michael Green was
very proud of the thoughtfulness that was displayed from so many local
youths in Burrum Heads, Hervey Bay and Maryborough to unite their
efforts together for such a good cause. “It is very inspirational
to see so many young people within the Fraser Coast region who are
eager to make these kinds of generous contributions towards others”.
“Fund-raising for charity can go a long way in helping to promote
generosity and kindness throughout our communities and within society
as a whole, and is also very spiritually uplifting and character building
for all those involved.”
“It was great to witness the high amount of support and encouragement
that was given to these young people by their families and friends
in order to be able to make such a contribution to the Qld Cancer
Fund”. www.CancerQld.org.au
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Local Youths Unite For Charity
(30th of March 2004)
Various students of the Integrated Martial Arts Academy from Hervey Bay and Burrum Heads recently joined forces to raise a total of $295.00 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fund-raising for charity ventures are an essential requirement for all members within this local not-for-profit club’s self-development curriculum. The funds gained by each contributor are sent to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which are then utilised for further research of the Muscular Dystrophy disorder and also to assist with the individual and family support of those in need.
The members of the Integrated Martial Arts Academy mostly consist of children between the ages of 4 and 17, who as part of their goal setting and personal achievements are encouraged to embark upon at least one major fund-raising for charity venture per year. Integrated Martial Arts Instructor and local youth worker Michael Green was once again very proud of all those involved in this latest group achievement. “Generosity and thoughtfulness towards others in life is an important virtue to share and express and can become a very character building catalyst for all those involved”.
“It is always great to witness people of such an early age uniting their energies and efforts together in order to help others. I am very grateful towards all of the children and also their families who participated as a whole to enable our small local club to make such a contribution to the Muscular Dystrophy Association”. www.mda.org.au
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The “Kids Helping Kids Day” that took place on the 1st of October 2006 at Scarness. During this very memorable occasion our Academy contributed to the important efforts of the ForgetMeNot Children’s Home by providing a Martial Arts training workshop as well as a Martial Arts Team Demonstration during the event.
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The “Kids Helping Kids Day” was a great success and I feel very grateful that our Academy was invited to be part of this particular event.
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I would like to express a special note of Appreciation in particular to two organisations that gave me their valuable support towards our Academy’s involvement for such an important goal. The Burrum Heads Progress Association helped us by providing tables and chairs that not only us but also the ForgetMeNot members and volunteers were very grateful for and made good use of. I also received valuable assistance by the Reid family of Otto’s Fitness World who provided us with the shade shelter/annexe which luckily for me I was surrounded by helpers who actually knew how to put it together ? ! Thankyou in particular to Daniel who helped me load my Dad’s ute with all of the tables and chairs from Burrum Heads as well as following me all the way back there after the event and helping me return them. It was a long day for us but definitely a very worthy one.
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We helped the ForgetMeNot organisation to raise a grand total of $ 3142 throughout the day which is now channelled towards their orphanage in Nepal. Thank you to all of the many students(and all of our very supportive families) for helping the Integrated Development Academy to move towards the very positive direction of kindness and generosity to such worthy avenues in life. (A DVD of the event is available, if anyone may be interested just let me know.) : click on the link to go to the ForgetMeNot Website
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Our major sponsor this year was Otto’s
Fitness World who through their support assisted me to purchase a
total of 17 shirts with screen-printing that will be presented to
each of the 17 people who participated in the Pushup/Situp-Athon.
The remaining funds that we raised will be put towards trophies, certificates
and the Academy’s Christmas BBQ supplies.
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The 2007 Kid’s Helping
Kid’s Day that was held at the
Scarness Esplanade on Sunday the 21st of October.
I must say how grateful I am for all of the students and families
who braved the adverse weather conditions and remained dedicated to
our 20 minute Martial Arts demonstration. I feel that our annual performance
at this particular event is very worthwhile and it was definitely
encouraging to receive some very positive comments from the organisers
and spectators that were there watching us on the day. If anyone would like to find out
more about the ForgetMeNot Organisation there is a lot of good info
at the website ForgetMeNotOrphanage.com Thankyou to Mark for operating our camcorder and also to my big bro Tony for taking the photo’s. I am in the process of producing a DVD with the event footage that will also include a photo slide show with the images that were captured on the day. Just let me know if you would like one.
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The Walk Of Inspiration
(22nd of July 2007) A total of 33 students and family members of the local Integrated Martial Arts/Self-Development Academy recently joined forces to raise a grand total of $829.50 for the GreenPeace organisation. The Fundraising event was named "The Walk Of Inspiration"and involved walking as a group along the coastline from Toogoom to Dundowran. To raise the money each participant was given generous sponsorship by various individuals and business owners within our community. Fundraising for charity ventures
are an integral aspect of the Self-Development training that all students
within the Integrated Martial Arts/Development Academy are encouraged
to be involved in. As part of their goal setting and personal achievement
curriculum all members of the Academy are inspired to direct their
energy not only towards their own self-development but also to focus
it back into the world in which they live in the form of courage,
kindness, generosity and mutual respect. Integrated Martial Arts Instructor
and local youth worker Michael Green was once again very proud of
all those involved in this latest group achievement. “It was very uplifting to see
so many people willing to unite together to put in a strong effort
towards such a worthy cause. On the morning of the event the weather
was not the best so I was very proud of everyone who participated
for stepping out of their comfort zone for the 3 hour journey along
the coast line”. “Every year our Academy embarks
on at least 1 fundraising for charity venture and it is always a good
feeling to be able to send the much needed funds away to the chosen
organisations. We decided to choose GreenPeace this year because of
the issues overseas with the killing of the whales and also in respect
to making a stand against the problem of Global Warming and Environmental
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Our annual Situp/Pushup
Athon was held at the Burrum Heads Community
Hall on the 1st of December 2007. Because of your personal determination
and also the generous support from our sponsors we were able to donate
$250.00 to the Starlight Children's
Foundation Of Australia. Congratulations once again for everyone
who contributed to such a worthy cause. www.starlight.org.au
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Walk Of Inspiration
(13th
of July 2008) Dear Integrated Academy Students,
Families and Friends, Thankyou all so much for being part
of the Walk Of Inspiration event on Sunday! It was an awesome experience and
one that I will cherish always. Thankyou to all of our generous sponsors
and supporters who assisted and encouraged us to converge together
on this very positive journey of Inspiration, Awareness and Unity. For all of the participants... Well
Done for going the distance and Thank You for deciding to share in what ended up being an awesome and heart
warming experience. Next time that I see you all I will be handing
out all of the Participation Certificates as just a small symbol of
appreciation for your involvement towards such an important cause. Please keep reading the text below
as I have included the message that I sent to the members of The Orion
Project to notify them of the completion of our event. Regards and appreciation from Michael The Walk Of Inspiration event was
a great success! We had 59 participants (58 Humans
and 1 Canine :) ) that arrived on the day to be involved in the event.
As well as sharing a very uplifting experience together we were able
to raise a total of $ 1 423.75 AUD for the Orion
Project! This ended up being one of the most
memorable and significant experiences of my life as during the event
I was able to facilitate a special "Positive Unity and One World
Peace Meditation/Visualisation". For three successive mornings
leading up to the event I intuitively felt to grab a note pad and
pencil and began writing it. (the scanned pages are attached to this
message). I send heartfelt thanks to all of
the team members of The Orion Project for the importance of that which
you have created, and for giving me the opportunity to be called forward
in such a positive direction. I feel a deep sense of gratitude and
humility because so many of the Integrated Academy students, friends
and families all got to share in a very beautiful and meaningful experience
for such a great cause. With Sincere Blessings of Peace and
Enlightened Abundance, Michael Green: Integrated Development
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4th of June 2009
RedKite Foundation
It was an honour for our Academy to contribute a total of $83.35 to the RedKite Foundation who through their generosoity and compassion are caring for children with cancer. Redkite is an Australian charity that supports children, young people and their families through cancer by providing emotional support, financial assistance and educational services. The Integrated Academy were able to contribute to this very worthy cause due to our ongoing gold coin donations received in exchange for the Inspirational Posters that we have been producing and making available to the public throughout the year. A huge thankyou goes to Daniel Reid of Otto's Fitness World for assisting us in this endeavour. If you would like to find out more about the RedKite Foundation please visit their website at www.redkite.com.au
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The
Walk Of Inspiration
(21st
of June 2009)
The 2009 Walk Of Inspiration ended up being our most successful charity fundraising event ever since the Academy was founded! Thankyou to all that have supported us and encouraged us... this has been a great opportunity to join forces in positive unity and generosity towards such a worthy cause.
Here is an overview of the event...
The Walk Of Inspiration event held in Hervey Bay on Sunday proved to be a great success with a total of 78 participants all joining together to raise a healthy abundance of $2754.25. This annual event is organised by the Integrated Development Academy which focuses on supporting its students upon a life-path of courage, self-development, truth and inspiration. The chosen charity organisation that will receive the donation this year is the Humanity Healing Foundation who are funding the Mahavidya Girl's School in South India, as well as the Community Outreach Project in Uganda, Africa. The Humanity Healing network is also focused devotedly towards the creation and sharing of inspiration, peace and unity throughout the world.
Event organiser Michael Green was very proud of everyone who participated in the Charity Walk and also wishes to extend an appreciation to all of the generous sponsors within the Fraser Coast Community and further afield who helped to make this event so successful. $2191.25 was raised through sponsorship of the participants, a further $503 was earned from the Auction. An extra $60 was also contributed by the Fraser Coast Camel Safari's who joined in with us for the first segment of the walk. The Humanity Healing banner was donated by the Sign Doctor company in Pialba and was carried along very proudly by the event participants. Video Ezy in Hervey Bay donated towards the BBQ and Otto's Fitness World once again was very supportive of this years event.
Michael would also like to thank his family and friends who have continually given support an encouragement towards him in life. Strength and Courage Forever... Osu!
Main Website: www.humanityhealing.net Foundation Website: www.humanityhealing.org Community Network: www.humanityhealing.ning.com YouTube Video’s: www.youtube.com/user/Humanityhealing
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Well done to all those who participated in the Pushup/Situp-Athon
2006 fundraising event that took place at the Burrum
Heads Hall on the 29th of November. Because of your
determined efforts and the generosity of our sponsors we were able
to donate $252.50 to the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia. www.bcia.org.au
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Congratulations to all of the students and parents who took part in this Inspirational event and thankyou to everyone in the
community who supported us through their generosity and encouraged us along the journey.” www.greenpeace.org.au
In total there
were 25 people who participated on the day and also another 4 people
who were unable to be there at the event but completed their 1 hour
worth of
pushups/situps at other venues instead. Well done to you
all for showing your commitment and perseverance to be determined
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Click
here for The Orion Project Website
7th of December 2008 : “The Annual Situp/Pushup Athon”
In total there were 20 people who participated on the day and also another 2 people who were unable to be there at the event but still completed their pushups/situps at other venues instead. Well done to you all for showing your personal commitment and determination.
Even though we didn’t quite have as many participants as last year I am proud of you all for being the warriors that you are.
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I am happy to be able to say that because of your personal efforts in combination with the support from each of your sponsors, that as well as earning funds for our Annual Christmas BBQ & Trophy Presentations, we have been able to also send a cheque to the value of $225 to the Qld Guide Dogs Association. www.guidedogsqld.com.au Congratulations once again for everyone who contributed to this particular cause.
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Kids Helping Kids Day 2009
The 2009 Kids Helping Kids Day occurred at the Scarness foreshore on Saturday the 26th of September.
This was an event that our Academy is invited to every year and it is always a great opportunity to unite together as a team towards another important goal.
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This year we provided a 30 minute training workshop and also a 20 minute Martial Arts
& Self Development demonstration for all those in attendance.
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Our team consisted of 15 students who all not only performed well during the demonstration but also through
their participation demonstrated a personal decision to share kindness and generosity with the community.
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Our efforts helped the ForgetMeNot Children’s home organisation generate an abundant total of
over $7000 that will be directed into the building of their new orphanage in Nepal.
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To find out
more about the ForgetMeNot Organisation there is a lot of good info
at the website: ForgetMeNotOrphanage.com
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6th of December 2009
This year we had a total of 29 participants who all joined forces together to help raise money for our end of year fundraising venture. A percentage of the funds that we raised were put towards the Academy Christmas BBQ & Trophy presentations. Due to everyone's great efforts we were also able to donate a total of $239.50 to the Qld Guide Dogs Association. www.guidedogsqld.com.au.JPG)
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It was very uplifting to see how much determination and perseverance that everyone was able to tap into
within themselves whilst also helping to bring out the best in one another. Well done to you all!
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FOR THE CEREBRAL PALSY LEAGUE
13th of March 2010
This event occured on Saturday the 13th of March at the Hervey Bay PCYC. It was a great success! 30 participants, 3 hrs of non-stop Martial Arts action, raised $332.50 for charity (Cerebral Palsy League). Congratulations to all participants for an outstanding display of Inner Strength, Courage, Endurance, Humility and ...Sportsmanship!! And thankyou also to everyone that came to support and assist the Integrated Academy to make this special annual event something that we all enjoyed and valued so much.
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STRENGTH AND COURAGE FOREVER OSU!
14th of March 2010
Thankyou to everyone who attended and helped out on the day, and especially to Nathan & Amanda Hartley from “GlobeRiderz” for their generous contribution.
Thankyou also to Will Somerfield, Levon McGrath, Kerry & Sheila MacKenzie for their services and to Tony & Angela Green for supplying the land and for their generous donation.
Since the time that this event occured Matty has undergone a successful heart transplant operation and is surging forward strongly on his road to a full recovery!
