Community Page
Sanctuary for Kids exists because of the global community that wants to make a difference. We encourage you to fundraise in your own communities in the way that works best for you! Please write in and tell us what you are doing and we will post it here. For more information on organizing your own event click here...
One note: Team work, works the best! Below is a photo of our intrepid GABIT team at a recent convention who indeed form the backbone of our fundraising machine. Thank you GABIT!
Fundraising around the Globe:
Another Fabulous Night of Music!
April 27th, Patrycja Kubiak and the CoOperate Orchestra and Choir performed "Flight to Neverland" for a packed audience in Poznan, Poland. Over $750 was raised for Sanctuary for Kids. Well done!
Triple Peaks Challenge
March 9, 2013: Jyandra Maciel has completed her 47 km run through New Zealand wine country and whose loyal group of supporters raised over $2000 for S4K along the way. Congratulations, Champa, and thank you!
Orchestra Back by Popular Demand
This Friday, November 30th, the CoOperate Orchestra and Choir will perform "Dry Your Tears" in Poznan, Poland. With over 200 people standing or sitting in the aisles at the concert in October, Patrycja Kubiak and her 243 colleagues decided it was worth a repeat performance. This will be the third concert that they have hosted with all proceeds going to Sanctuary for Kids. Thank you to all organizers and performers!
AT6 Raises over $47000 for Sanctuary for Kids
A very big thanks to the GABIT team who hosted another highly successful fundraising weekend- it is amazing what a small determined group of people can achieve. In addition, it is a warm wonderful time; where friends are re-united, new connections are made, and many laughs are had!
Operation North Pole is Back for a fourth year
If you're not familiar with the project, a minimum donation of $5 CAD to Sanctuary for Kids gives you the ability to send Amanda Tapping a Christmas card (or letter, drawing, etc.) and since Amanda was kind enough to sign two photos at Fan Expo Toronto, we'll also have an auction this year! For more information on how to participate you can visit the Facebook page at http://facebook.com/operationnorthpole or, if you prefer Twitter, direct your tweets to @SanctuaryON
VAT 1 Raises $1000
First ever Virtual Amanda Tapping Event unites supporters unable to go to London and participate in the S4K auction in person. Pariticipants played in a virtual scavenger hunt and made personal donations, all in the name of being a part of it all- great fun! Read more
Push Up Challenge
November 9th, 2012 Personal trainer Nicole Gillespie has organized a push up challenge at her fitness centre in Perth, Australia, for this weekend. All proceeds go to Sanctuary for Kids. http://fb.me/181r71RMM
Olympic Torch Bearer, Sunday, July 24th
Julia Hague is one of the Torch Bearers for the Olympic Games in London this weekend. She is working hard to raise awareness for Sanctuary for Kids, through this honour, and is asking people to donate using #TorchFaceLondon2012. Good luck Julia!
3rd Annual Happy Birthday Project
Summer 2012: Project "Happy Birthday from Around the World" is back again this year! A Thank You scrapbook for Amanda Tapping is being put together so fans can tell her how much they appreciate what she's done for them while raising money for Sanctuary for Kids. You can participate for a minimum donation of $5 - just put "Thank You Scrapbook" in the comments section when you donate.http://amandatappingonline.com/?page_id=859
Bracelets for Charity
June 30, 2012: Tina Nowatchik is making corded bracelets and donating the proceeds to Sanctuary for Kids. For $5, you can have one of these homemade bracelets. Check out sizing and details on her blog: http://sanctuary082803.blogspot.ca/
A Virtual Village Video Game
June 14, 2012: Loved building the S4K Village? We invite you to play an interactive video game in the spirit of that fundraiser. Show that you want to live with S4K, Amanda and all fans/supporters and make a donation to build your own virtual
house, with your own virtual character. Everyone who downloads the
finished game can visit your house then and learn about you. Or use
one of the many many other contribution ideas. Place a gravestone of
honor for someone you loved, so everyone can read your praise. Add
your own humor, figures and action. Possibilties are endless where the real world
ends. Horrible humor and merciless 2D included for a good cause.
To check out Amanda's Village, go to
http://www.conventionwoes.com/ or @ConventionWoes on Twitter
Throwing Shot Put for S4K
Summer 2012: Single mum Sue Rann, of Hexham, Northumberland, is challenging an age-old stereotype this summer by entering the Highland Games as a novice thrower in the Heavy Events: shot put, scottish hammer, throwing the weight for distance, weight over bar, and tossing the caber. All proceeds go to Sanctuary for Kids.
47-year-old Sue was dubious at first because she was English, and thought only Scots could compete, but soon discovered that people all over the world, from Canada to Eastern Europe to Iceland, hold Highland Games! But the biggest surprise was that at most of the Games she has entered, she will be the only female competitor. “It's been a real eye-opener,” Sue says. “When I called the Games committees, they were all terrifically polite, but obviously quite taken aback to be approached by a woman. Of the twenty or so Games I'm competing in this summer, only two or three have Ladies' Heavy Events – in all the rest, I have to enter the Open Heavy Events with the men, and throw the men's weights.” These can weigh up to 56 lbs! check out Sue's blog and consider making a donation to S4K to support her in her efforts. http://www.throwingmyweightsaround.com
Running for a Cause
June 8, 2012: Congratulations to Angela Malmberg and Christina Christensen, who just completed a 10 K run, raising over $400 for S4K.http://runningfors4k.wordpress.com/
Postcards for Amanda
Have you got something you’d love to tell Amanda Tapping but you’ve been too scared to say it? Has she changed your life in a way you can’t express? Here’s your chance to say it anonymously. No fear of sounding like a fool and no fear of stuttering over your words. Small Pebbles are organising a positive fundraiser called Postcards to Amanda. The cards will be sent in one package at the beginning of August, 2012, so that they hopefully reach Amanda for her birthday. There is no minimum or maximum donation on this one, and everyone with something positive to say to Amanda can join in. Follow the link for more information.
Raising Hunger Awareness for S4K
On the 22nd of Feb Emily Ahern and Sarah van Breda will begin an attempt to live for one week on just $2 of food and drink a day (the international poverty line). They wish to raise sponsorship and then donate all proceeds to Sanctuary for Kids, and also to bring awareness to the facts of life for so many less fortunate than ourselves. http://two-dollars-a-day.blogspot.com.au/
No Caffeine for Sanctuary for Kids
Nat Emery is giving up caffeine for the seek of February 1st - 7th. She is seeking sponsors to keep her motivated in her pursuit of a caffeine-free week. Since this is a very strong addiction, this is a serious matter. She will be donating all proceeds to S4K. For more info: http://www.smallpebbles.org.uk/dev/?p=1660
Weight Loss for Sanctuary for Kids
Tina Nowatchik set herself a three month goal and has lost 29.5 lbs, 4 inches from her waist and 3 inches from her hips. She got sponsors to see her through the process and has donated her collection to S4K. Way to go Tina!
Before After
Apple Who Travels Fundraiser
Until February 10th, one of our signed copies of Apple Rocks and Apple Boxes will be taking a global trek, and making money for us along the way. If you were not able to get a copy of the big and would like to be a part of this fundraiser, check out the blog.
Christmas Card Fundraiser
Operation North Pole is back this year. You can still send a message to Amanda that she will receive for Christmas!
https://www.facebook.com/operationnorthpole
Book of Illumination
Small Pebbles invite you to take part in creating a unique Book Of Illumination for Amanda Tapping, just enter your photo with a donation to s4k, check our website for details, www.smallpebbles.org.uk ... you have until 14th January 2012 to enter.
Globetrotting Money-Raising Nubbins
These folks sent these two friends around the world, made a photo album of their travels for each, and auctioned them off at the Sanctuary Experience last summer in Vancouver. What an inspired idea!
Songs for Sanctuary (for Kids) 2!
Jennifer Shark and friends are back to perform in June for us. Thank you so much in advance!Saturday June 25, 2011 at 7.00 pm
The Triad NYC
158 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
Tickets $25
Buy your tickets in advance via triadnyc.com or at the door.
The Triad requires a 2 drink minimum. All ages show.
(You must be 21 years old or older to purchase alcohol.)
Vancouver Production for Sanctuary for Kids:
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress a play by Alan Ball. This event took place in March, 2010, with $1 from every ticket sold going to Sanctuary for Kids. Thanks to Krista Rand and company for their great efforts!
Songs for Sanctuary (for Kids)!
January, 2011. This evening of song was a huge success and great fun for all involved. These talented individuals sang their hearts out and raised $1000 for S4K at their most intimate night of song in New York City. Thank you to you all!
Sanctuary Experience Calendar
Fans from convention are selling a calendar and giving proceeds to Sanctuary for Kids. (To order..)
Greeting card fundraisers have a life of their own!
Kyla and Krystle ran a highly successful birthday card campaign for Amanda this summer. Kyla and Tarrah and are returning to organize Christmas greetings this season. They are also going to have a dvd signed by the cast for a lucky winner. Thanks to these great teams for their energy!
Cast and Crew Host Vancouver Concert
In July FRIENDS OF FOLK, featuring cast, crew and friends of SANCTUARY, hosted a very spirited concert at the Biltmore in Vancouver. Thank you to all the supporters and we will see you next time around!
Head First for Children
Rachel Holt of Great Britain had never jumped out of a plane before. In her enthusiasm to support S4K, she decided that this will be her fundraising intiative. Rachel had a very successful dive in March 2010, and lived to brag about the tale. Good one Rachel!
Sci Fi Germany supports Sanctuary for Kids
After hosting a highly successful "Create your own Monster" contest, the network that airs 'Sanctuary' in Germany is now inviting fans from all across Europe to take the fun and creative winning drawings home - on t-shirts, mugs, bags and much more! Sci Fi Germany is donating all the proceeds from the merchandise sales to S4K.
Available throughout Europe. For more info and to order online:
http://scifi-monsters.spreadshirt.de/
Operation North Pole
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Kyla Pelletier and Tarrah Stephens led the Christmas card writing campaign which raised over $1000 at Christmas. Each donor sent in a personalized Christmas card to Amanda with a contribution to S4K.
AT4 Convention
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At the AT4 Convention in the UK, presented by GABIT Events, the fans showed their generous spirit and love for Tapping which translated into more than £16000 for Sanctuary for Kids. Four lucky fans won a raffle to sit down and chat with Tapping over coffee. Others got into the mood of the event by passing a hat around to contribute while Tapping, always good natured and responsive to her fans, agreed to show off her baton twirling skills for the excited crowd. One of AT4’s organizers donated proceeds from the sale of her own book to the organization. And not wanting the wave of generosity to stop, many big-hearted convention-goers even started donating their own treasured memorabilia and autographed items to the auction so more funds could be raised for the foundation.
Book Proceeds
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Julia Hague of England has written You is for Unique, a collection of women’s reflections meant to give voice to real women’s feelings about their own body image and self-esteem issues. All profits from each book sale goes to S4K. Julia has pledged that Sanctuary for Kids will always benefit from the proceeds of the sale of her book and additionally from her growing speaking and networking engagements with women.
