Australia dances, runs and decorates nails to #cureFOP
Because of your support, FOP Australia raised over $5000 for FOP research during February and March. This was the result of a diverse range of activities all over the country, and contributions from hundreds of people. Every contribution, whatever size, is hugely appreciated as a sign of support for those with FOP.
- Kicking off with the first fundraiser of 2017, Tyson Stanley and his mates organised a superhero themed disco in Somerville on February 11. ‘Tyso and Gypsy’s Marvel-ous Marvel vs DC disco’ raised $538. Thank you Tyson and team!
- Shan Carty ran an online Jamberry fundraiser during February, including a Facebook party on Rare Disease Day to connect our supporters across the country. Thank you for helping Shan raise $941, meeting the aim of beating last year’s total of $902!
- A fundraiser that everyone in Australia and NZ can get behind is 2017/18 Entertainment Books. Opening in March, by the end of the month this had already raised $114 online, with sales open for several months yet. Thank you Amy Ellingworth and Lara Boniface for their ongoing work on this fundraiser.
- FOP Australia has also been very lucky to receive over $600 through direct donations using the ‘Donate Now’ buttons on our website and Facebook page. We were particularly excited to see our first regular monthly donation set up through this facility!
- A lovely surprise was the $970 raised by the Peninsula City Church in Victoria at a quiz night on the 17th March. Our treasurer Talia Wilson attended on behalf of the FOP Australia board to thank everyone for their contributions.
- The 12km Bay-City fun run was the first FOP Australia fundraiser in South Australia. $2010 was donated to our team of eight runners and walkers who completed the 12km course in t-shirts promoting our organisation. If there is a fun run near you that you would like to use as a way to support FOP Australia, we would love to help you!
The Bay-City fun run was also the first time we have used our new ‘mycause’ platform. The mycause platform makes it easy for our supporters to fundraise using events or ideas of any size, whether it raises $20 or $20,000! As well as making it easier to manage funds for large events, it can also help people create gift cards, accept donations for FOP in lieu of birthday/anniversary gifts, or support individual pledges. This is an exciting new development for FOP Australia to help us expand our range and type of fundraising activities. If you have ideas or questions about mycause, please get in touch at info@fopaustralia.org.
Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible, and our ‘Donate Now’ and mycause facilities automatically generate and email tax receipts directly.
As outlined in our 2016/17 strategic plan we aim to make a $10,000 contribution to the global FOP research effort at the end of this financial year through the International FOP Association. IFOPA ensure that our hard-earned and highly valued donations are directed to support high-quality research necessary to further the fight to cure FOP. So far we are on track to meet this goal, THANK YOU!
Photos clockwise from top of map: Jamberry fundraiser afternoon tea in Broome WA, Entertainment Book image, Tyson Stanley with family and friends at his disco in Somerville Victoria, the Bay-City team prepare in Adelaide, SA.