Jodi’s Voice was set up out of tragedy. It was named after Jodi Sanderholm, who was murdered by a stalker that had been watching her for ten years. Jodi was only 19 when she died – which meant she had been watched by her killer since she was only nine years old. Sadly, this is…
As 12for12k continues into 2010 and beyond, one of our key goals is to empower local communities to help charities in their neighbourhoods. As part of this approach, 12for12k will be officially supporting the organization Boundless during April. Established in 1984, Boundless is dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized youth, adults and children at…
As 12for12k evolves throughout 2010 and beyond, one of our goals is to help as many charities as possible (and not just those that are officially supported as part of our year-long initiatives). One of the ways we’re doing this is by highlighting organizations our supporters are helping. One such organization is the XXI Century…
I don’t think I need to explain the human disaster that’s unfolding in Haiti. An earthquake of devastating proportions has ripped the heart out of the country, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. There are fears that there could be more than 100,000 fatalities and countless more injured and missing. This…
Four years ago, the world watched in disbelief as a hurricane ravaged the city of New Orleans. Fifteen years ago, the world finally paid attention to the worst genocide since the Holocaust. One million Rwandans were massacred while the international community largely did nothing. In both of these communities it was women who shouldered the…
Along with love, music is universal. It can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion and creed. It has the power to give us goosebumps as well as raise our spirits when down. It can affect a single person; it can affect a crowd. That’s why we’re delighted to be supporting Musicians on…
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