COMFORT BEAR TAX APPEAL
Read Aarmy’s full story HERE
In February of 2018, happily married Mum of two Aarmy was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. She was referred to Mummy’s Wish, and provided with tailored support which included a care pack. ‘the most cherished item of all’ was the Mummy’s Wish comfort bear for Kelsey.
Specially designed to support children of Mums with cancer, each one has a recordable heart hidden inside and whenever the bear receives a hug, it plays a special, loving message from Mum. The bear comforted Kelsey during difficult times and also allowed Aarmy, now in remission, to reach out from her hospital bed and surround her with love.
We provide comfort bears to every eligible child, which is more than 1,000 per year. However as a small, non-funded charity, we can only do so with the support of generous donors. For just $40 per bear, you can provide immeasurable comfort to both Mums with cancer and their children.
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MUM’S SUPPORT UPDATE
What a challenging few months we all have had dealing with COVID-19 restrictions and adjusting to a new normal. Combine that with a cancer diagnosis, going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy, having major surgery and needing to provide support to your children, and you have the result of families needing more support than ever. We have continued to provide support across Australia, albeit with some changes to ensure the safety of the mums and their families and are back to providing cleaning, which is a huge relief to many mums we support.
The past 12 months has seen over 800 mums with cancer register with us for support. We are proud to have reached this goal and appreciate the honest feedback we receive from the mums. Our recent survey to mums we have supported will be analysed and asssit with improving our support services.
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THANK YOU!
We are thrilled by the support of the following Trusts and Foundations, Community and Corporate supporters. Mummy’s Wish receives no Government funding and is sustained solely by the generosity of wonderful contributors in our community.
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
Collier Charitable Fund Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust
The Collier Charitable Fund granted $30,000 The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust
that provided essential funds allowing us granted $3,200 to ensure our
to expand support to 87 mums and 176 essential cleaning services were
children throughout Victoria. provided to mums in Brisbane.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Birthday fundraisers: Kimberley, Jane, Shiela, Aarmy and Cheryl!
Emma & Poppy Williams filled their Mary Bobbin Accessories and
driveway with beautiful flowers and Bode Burnout collaborated selling
and balloons for their Mother’s Day earrings, raising $2000!
stall, raising an amazing $476!
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CORPORATE SUPPORT
Breast Friends Ltd are a group of friends, Billykart Kitchen, a local Brisbane
and long-time Mummy’s Wish business, collected over $500 by
supporters, who raise money for the having a MW tap and go machine
ultimate goal of a cancer-free future at their restaurant.
and donated $15,000!
Stratus Financial Group had fun stuffing Tracey from White Label Noba
our comfort bears with love at their hosted an online sale of their
recent ‘Bring a Bear to Life’ workshop. beautful ruffle collection and
To host your own click HERE. donated $1,500!
The amazing Big Mumma’s Italian Tony of Tartufo, BMIF sponsor and
Feast (BMIF) has been rescheduled to host, is back open for business. If
the 15th October 2020. you missed out on a BMIF ticket you
can still visit and enjoy his delicious food!
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CONGRATULATIONS
Mummy’s Wish ambassador Carla Hadden, who hosts the annual fundrasier, BIG MUMMA’S ITALIAN FEAST, has been recently rewarded for her dedication to the community as the Winner of the REIQ Community Service Individual Award, representing Place Real Estate in Bulimba. Congratulations Carla – well deserved!
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