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Our next face-to-face is happening on Sunday 17th November at 10am in Kent. For children with JIA aged 5+ (siblings aged 5+ are welcome too), we have arranged an incredible Chocolate Workshop near Tunbridge Wells. Places for this 2 hour workshop are usually £35 per child but thanks to a grant we have received, we are able to offer subsidised spaces at £5 per child. (Please don't let finances be the reason that you don't attend - so please let Katherine know in confidence if finances are an issue.) To request a space, please email Katherine@jarproject.org with the names and ages of your children, your address, and parent/carer details who will be attending. Katherine will then be in touch with further details. Please note that spaces are limited so please let Katherine know ASAP if you'd like to attend. Please do spread the word about these upcoming events to anyone who may benefit from attending. #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #JuvenileArthritisResearch #Kipo #Arthritis #ChildhoodArthritis #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #JARProject #JIAWarrior #ArthritisAwareness #charity #CharitableCause #NonProfit #Donate #Support #causes #fundraising #philanthropy #KidsWithArthritis #KidsGetArthritisToo #DontBeAloneWithJIA #InstaCharity #RaiseAwareness #ThinkJIA #AwarenessIsEverything #PaediatricRheumatology

🌍 Today is #WorldKindnessDay, a beautiful reminder of the power that kindness and compassion hold in creating a better world. At #REDNOSES, we’re on a journey to spread joy, lift spirits, and bring laughter to those facing challenging circumstances. 🫶 This year’s theme, "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰," reminds us that kindness knows no boundaries. From young children in hospitals to older people living with dementia, humor has the power to ignite hope and positivity, even during life’s darkest moments. 💖 Our work wouldn’t be possible without the support of caring people like you who believe in the transformative power of kindness. If you’d like to be part of our mission, consider donating today: https://lnkd.in/ghZEyCST 🎈𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝! #BuildingAKinderTomorrow #InLaughterThereIsHope #PsychoSocialSupport #CaringTogether #ExpandingHope #BringingSmiles #ChildrensHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #MakeADifference #MentalHealthMatters #Donate #SocialImpact #SocialCause

Our next face to face event (and the final one for this year) is happening on Sunday 17th November at 10am near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It's a fantastic Chocolate workshop (some of our volunteers have done it before and it really is brilliant). It is for children with JIA and their siblings (children need to be aged 5+ to take part) and parents/carers will be staying to watch and chat. We know that having a condition like JIA can be isolating so events like these are really important for children and young people to know they aren't alone and for parents/carers to connect too. Please contact Katherine@jarproject.org for more information and to book a space. A £5 non-refundable deposit applies but please don't let financial reasons be the reason not to come - just let Katherine know if cost is an issue. #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #JuvenileArthritisResearch #KentCharity #Arthritis #ChildhoodArthritis #Chocolate #AutoimmuneDisease #JARProject #JIAWarrior #ArthritisAwareness #charity #CharitableCause #Kent #Donate #Support #causes #fundraising #philanthropy #KidsWithArthritis #KidsGetArthritisToo #DontBeAloneWithJIA #InstaCharity #RaiseAwareness #ThinkJIA #AwarenessIsEverything #PaediatricRheumatology

In just over a week’s time, our service users and staff at the Early Interventions Service will be climbing Scafell Pike to raise money for our charity, Caring Minds. 🌄   On Friday 14 June, a team of six service users and four staff members will be climbing up the iconic Scafell Pike in the Lake District. Their aim is to raise £500 that can be used towards funding equipment or activities for mental health patients that are over and above what the NHS can afford.   Our Early Interventions Service (EIS) works to support people aged 14-65 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.   Towering at 3,209 feet high, the summit of Scafell Pike will be a challenge, but it is one that the group are looking forward to conquering. As well as raising funds, this trip will combine the benefits of physical exercise, a sense of community and more than anything, pride in themselves for achieving a goal set. 🙌   Coordinator of the event, Luke Rose, Lead Health Instructor, said:   “Some of our service users had set what they thought were ‘unrealistic’ goals when they accessed support from the health instructors within EIS, however, with strong determination and mindset, these goals are now very much achievable!   Empowering service users to realise their potential really is the foundation of everything we do, whether it be through gym-based exercise, mountain biking, tennis or any other form of physical activity.   “The positive impact that some of our smaller hikes and photography walks have had on service users’ physical and mental health really does speak for itself.”   If you would like to contribute towards this fundraising expedition, no matter how big or small, your donation will be very much appreciated for all involved.    Donate today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ez5eMZxt   #Charity #NHS #MentalHealth #Fundraising LoveBrum NHS Charities Together 💙

 Happy Leap Day, everyone! Today is that magical extra day we only get every four years, so let's make it count! Why not use this bonus time to spread some love and support? Consider making a difference by giving back to Legacy Community Health!  Every donation helps make a lasting impact in our community. Let's leap into action together! Visit https://lnkd.in/gr3p7d6Z to learn more about the services and programs you can support. #LeapDay #SupportLegacyCommunityHealth #donate #MakeADifference    See less

When I know what I need and want, I’ll also understand the things I can’t do for myself. When I lean on the collective, knowing what I am asking those around me to help me with, I also understand what I can offer back to the collective. Liberatory self-care is about understanding what I need and then understanding how to get what I need while offering others what they need. Ultimately, what we all need is to get free. If you have benefited from my offerings, please consider offering a donation as an act of reciprocity in ensuring the continuation of the work of me and my team. Your generosity and reciprocity is what enables all of us to resource each other in healing ourselves and getting free. Your generosity is an act of community care that I deeply cherish. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/ePsDpuxM #lamarod #reciprocity #work #werk #donate #selfcare #collectivecare #liberation 

Great cause to get behind, please also follow our staff on their journey! An even better idea... how about donating to the #JustGiving page set up in the link below!

2023 was a big year for Rareminds as we converted from a Community Interest Company (CIC) to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a young and relatively small organisation, this was a strateic decision by our Board to ensure sustainable growth as we pursue our mission to make specialist rare disease mental health accessible for all. You can read more about our activities and impact in our first Annual Report: www.bit.ly/RaremindsAR2023 #charity #impact #raredisease #mentalhealth #raremindsmatter #RareDiseaseAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #NonprofitOrganization #MentalHealthAwareness

As we look towards the new year, we’re celebrating those who inspire our mission at Mission MSA. From providing vital resources and connections for families to funding research aimed at better treatments and, one day, a cure, none of this would be possible without you. Will you give today and extend our impact? A donation of $75, $100, or $250 can change the experience of an MSA patient, their family, and the larger MSA community. Donate today and be part of the progress: https://lnkd.in/gCXMcPnq #MSA #multiplesystematrophy #msaawareness #raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #donate #getinvolved #rarediseasefundraiser #community #rarediseasecommunity #rarediseasestory #communitystory #parkinsons #parkinsonism #parkinsonsdisease #patient #caregiver #awareness #giving #donate #donation #contribute #contribution #missionmsa #nonprofit #msacommunity

Over the past three years, I've been very fortunate to visit some of the hospitals that received our supplies and equipment. The impact something small can have is sometimes mind blowing. Here's an example of one of the stories shared with me on these visits: An expectant mother who lives 5 hours (walking) from the closest hospital, might easily choose to have her baby at home. However, if a complication arises and the family doesn't have a vehicle, there are not a lot of options for either mom or baby. In order to help combat infant/maternal mortality rates, hospitals are trying to have more mothers give birth there - so they are on call if needed. One of the things many doctors and nurses said brought moms in? Diapers and baby supplies. The expectant mother felt more confident in the hospital's ability to take care of both her and the infant when they had the basic supplies to do so. The reputation of the hospital goes up in the community, more moms come in to deliver there babies, and more babies survive. It's very obvious how the bigger stuff we send - OR lights, tables, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, etc - can have a huge impact on someone's life, but even the smaller items can have huge ripple effects. To give you an idea - $25 sends $500 worth of supplies or equipment. And that can literally mean the difference between life and death for someone. Please consider donating today and asking your employer if they can match your donation! #GivingTuesday