Rose Charities Events and Supporter Programs

"Many voices, one song" : health promoting schools: Meeting, South Africa

2011-11-15T05:54:00.000-08:00

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Donate a bread - save a life; Thailand flood relief event: Rose Charities Malaysia

2011-11-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

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Vancouver: 'Fun and Games Night' : 1st December 2011 @ 'Simply French'

2011-10-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

Incredible luxury ski auction for Rose Charities Australia !

2011-10-05T18:40:00.000-07:00

If you love skiing - this is a wonderful chance. Who knows what great price you could get this for - your bid may well be the winner ! And if you do win, you will be helping the disabled of Cambodia and other fine Rose Charities Australia projects (click on the poster below to enlarge)

Scrabble and Bridge Event for Zambia - West Vancouver: 15th October 1.30pm-5pm

2011-09-27T07:26:00.000-07:00

Scrabble and Bridge Fun Competition:

For Malambo Grassroots Zambia - Schools, Health, Community Projects

Where: West Vancouver United Church

When: Saturday 15th October 2011. 1.30pm to 5pm

15th MyDance, MyChristmas: Charity Ballet Concert: Penang, Malaysia, 25th Dec.2011

2011-09-26T12:33:00.000-07:00

Trivia Night: Sydney: Friday 7th October 2011

2011-09-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

7th October 2011

Trivia night

bring your thinking caps and a great sense of humour to help Rose Charities Australia raise funds for their Cambodia project. tables will be for eight or ten: you can come alone, or bring a team.

when: friday 7th october

where: willoughby bowling club – 13 robert st

time: 6:30pm

tickets: $50/person or $35 if you’re under 25

payment options will be sent through on receipt of RSVP

(ticket includes a bbq and drink to get the night started!!!)

RSVP: edwina at rosecharitiesaus@gmail.com

by friday 23rd september

4th Rose Charities International Meeting and NGO Conference - Penang 23rd-25th March 2012

2011-09-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

Schedule of events:

Thursday 22th March 2012 - Recommended arrival date for Rose Charities specific meeting. Evening: Private arrangements (dinner for any who wish to dine together in local 'hawker cafe' )
Friday 23th March 2012 - Rose Charities Annual planning meeting and AGM. Theme "How to move forward, yet still remain community based" Special session on " Generating the best The Fund-Seeker and Fund-Donor relationship"

Recommended date for arrival for General Conference.
Rose Charities informal dinner in Old Town restaurant

Saturday 24th / Sunday 25th March 2012. Conference and open meeting(s). Hosted by Rose Charities Malaysia . Saturday. Formal conference dinner (to be arranged).
Monday - departure

Venue: Paradise Sandy Beach Hotel: Tanjung Bunga, Penang (appx 15 min from old town)

Recommended accom. Paradise Sandy Beach Hotel, Hotel Malaysia (more economical and in old town)

Email Secretary for event (click)

Note: For this and any Rose Charities Meetings, NO donor funds are used, unless specifically directed for that purpose. All directors pay their own way, and there are no 'perks' or 'paid luxury trimmings' .

Rose Charities Canada Project Presentation Forum. 18th November 2011

2011-09-17T10:43:00.000-07:00

Event: Rose Charities Project Presentation Forum

Date Friday, 18th November 2011
Location: Creekside Community Centre, Olympic Village, False Creek, Vancouver
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm (if you are prepared to come early 6.30 to help set-up, it would be
Parking: There is 2 hour meter street parking or pay underground parking

A repeat of the very successful, informal forum last year. Short (5 - 10min) presentations from all field projects. Free entry. 'Pot-luck' food optional (for a $10 voluntary donation - proceeds to one of the projects). All with interest in international project work are welcome. This year Rachel Greene of Rose Charities USA is coming specifically for the get-together and will give a short (10minute) presentation on Social Networking - a particular strength of Rose USA.

Rose Charities Malaysia Charity Concert : 10th September 2011. Penang

2011-08-28T14:37:00.000-07:00

"Out of the Darkness" (Film). Auckland NZ. Sunday 14th August 2011

2011-07-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Rose Charities NZ
Hopetoun Alpha, 19 Beresford Square, Auckland City, Auckland

Sunday, 14 August 2011, 5:30PM

Tickets at door or contact@rose-charities.org

A documentary screening to raise funds for an outpost eye clinic in Nepal.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS is an inspiring documentary by Stefano Levi about a Nepali eye surgeon, Dr Sanduk Ruit, who treks for days to the remote village in the mountains of Nepal where he was born to set up a portable hospital and offer eye surgery to the villagers. Blindness, which is a common affliction in developing countries like Nepal, is not only a personal tragedy but a devastation to the economy of whole families and the community.

The fundraiser on AUGUST 14 will help equip a rural outpost eye clinic at Kapilavastu in the south of Nepal which will serve a catchment of 20 million poor people.

It will also be the launch for a new hand cream, coriander and rose, made especially for Rose Charities by Nellie Tier New Zealand. !!

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Mothers Day Line Dance Carnival Penang, Malaysia, Sunday 22nd May 2011

2011-04-28T11:52:00.000-07:00

Come Sunday 22 may ,over 800 participants mainly women from all ages and walks of life throughout the country will be coming to Penang to celebrate Mother's Day Line Dance Carnival,organised by Rose Malaysia at PranginMall Shopping Complex from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. non-stop dancing carnival.

There will lots of free goodies for participants,lucky draws,dutch auctions to raise money for the Sendai ,Japan earthquake and tsunami victims..etc during the carnival.

Silent photo-auction for tsunami relief / Tohoku region rehabiltiation: Vancouver: 28th April 2011

2011-04-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

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Sunshine Coast B.C.: Arts auction fundraiser for Japan tsunami relief: Support for Red Cross and AMDA Japan teams

2011-03-30T12:41:00.000-07:00

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   News Story: Sunshine Coast Fundraiser for Japan
   With images of the destruction left by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami seared in our hearts and minds, a small group of Sunshine Coast residents decided to raise money for devastated Japan, and the Sunshine Coast Japan Disaster Relief Fund was born.
Sechelt resident, Kiyo Greer, had the original idea to raise money for Japan. â€œI had to do something.â€ She contacted Motoko, a well known artist on the Sunshine Coast, and others with experience in organizing fundraisers. Ed Hill signed on as auctioneer for whatâ€™s expected to be an outstanding collection of art donated by some of the Coastâ€™s best known artists including those from the Westwind Gallery in Gibsons.
The silent auction includes exquisite Japanese arts and crafts including an autographed copy of David Suzukiâ€™s latest book. Look forward to traditional Japanese entertainment along with a personalized video message from Joy Kogawa, author of Obo-san,
   The evening includes a Japanese inspired dinner with appetizers and sushi prepared by Sushi Bar 5517 in Sechelt, dinner prepared by The Restaurant at the Painted Boat Resort in Pender Harbor, and dessert provided by Sheer Bliss Bakery Cafe in Gibsons.
Those who are unable to attend the fundraiser are invited to donate to the Sunshine Coast Japan Disaster Relief Fund at any branch of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union. Donors may direct their funds to either the Canadain Red Cross (Red Cross Japan, www.redcross.ca) or Rose Charities (AMDA, Japan Tsunami Relief, www.rosecharities.ca). Funds are earmarked for the devasted areas.
   One person who understands the true nature of this disaster is Mr. Abe, who owns Gohanya in Wilson Creek. Originally from Fukushima near the damaged nuclear power plant, Mr. Abe lost family members, friends, and his childhood hometown. To Mr. Abe and others of our neighbors who have suffered such terrible loss, the Sunshine Coast Japan Disaster Relief Fund committee extends its heartfelt sympathies.
   The cost to rebuild Japan is currently estimated to be $312 billion. It is huge even considering that Japan is the third largest economy in the world. As a comparison, Hurricane Katrina was estimated to cost $200 billion, and New Orleans is still not rebuilt. We donâ€™t yet know the outcome of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, so costs could end up being much higher.
   The Japanese are an enterprising, hard working people, and they will rebuild the destroyed areas. Yet help is needed from people around the world as no country recovers from such an immense disaster alone.
   Please show you care by donating to the special account at the Sunshine Coast Credit Union or attending the fundraiser Sunday, April 17th at the Sechelt Senior Activity Centre. Doors open at 5:30 pm for viewing auction items, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at Gaia Fair Trade Gifts in Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Credit Union in Sechelt, Bluewaters Books in Madeira Park, and John Henryâ€™s Marina in Garden Bay.
   For further information, please contact Rosemary Bonderud at 604-883-2407

Street Hockey Tournament - NYC. 9th April 2011. 8.30am

2011-03-07T04:21:00.000-08:00

Street Hockey Tournament: New York City

Saturday 9th April 2011. 8.30am

Where: Tanahey Park/Moffo rink in downtown Manhattan near Cherry and Catherine

Entry: $70. All proceeds to Rose Charities NY, USA

Entry details

Malambo Grassroots at Nelson. B.C. Christmas Fair

2010-11-13T10:21:00.000-08:00

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Malambo Grassroots will have a table at the Queen City Craft Fair in Nelson, BC.

Friday, November 19, 5:30-8:00pm

at the Prestige Inn on Nelson's waterfront

The craft fair is a great place to browse for Christmas presents. If you're in the area, come out and see the women's work

Rose Charities Canada - Activities Meeting (for board, member projects, subcomittees, associated members, friends / family etc)

2010-11-12T13:05:00.000-08:00

Dear Board Members,

I have organized a Rose Charities Celebration to be held on Friday 3rd December at the Centre for Peace on 1825 West 16th Street Vancouver. The purpose of the event is to bring to gether all the volunteers from all the different Rose Canada projects so that we can all

learn about each others projects
strengthen everyone's links to Rose Charities
celebrate our extraordinary year
learn new project management skills

The evening will begin with a 1 hour meeting chaired by Eric and Linda to learn a new system to better monitor and manage projects. This meeting will be for project managers and any board members who are interested. 6.00pm-7.00pm
At 7.00pm other guests will arrive ( they are welcome before- they just might find it boring!) There will be a Potluck Dinner ( so please bring a dish) and presentations from all the projects. Please also feel free to invite anyone who might be interested- just let me know numbers ( we already have 70 invitees- but there's lots of room- but need plates etc)

Proposed Project Presentations ( 5 min each)
Rose Madagascar, Stand Tall, Malambo Grassroots, African Hearts/Brighter Smiles, Asolate, Volset, Mayan Health and Education, Hillman Fund in Kenya and Pakistan, Haiti, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam. Websites, PR group, Emergency Response, Rose International

I really hope yo will be able to come.

Love Josephine

Monster Mash: Ho Chi Minh City: 30th Oct. Sat. 2010: Rose Charities Vietnam

2010-10-26T11:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

The Ten Dollar Bill Band rides again! Come join us for a Hallowe'en eve thrash at the fabulous Boathouse Bistro (BP Compound, An Phu) for drinks, dinner and dancing.

1/4 of the ticket price goes to Rose Vietnam for disaster relief for the central coast flood victims.

Come say hi and au revoir to Bill and Jan Johnston who are heading off as Rose volunteers to a project in Phnom Penh.

Prizes for the most ghoulish costume.

Tickets at the door: $40 which includes a sumptuous buffet, free flow wine and beer and boogie till you drop.

We hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Bill and Jan Johnston www.rosevietnam.org www.rosevietnam.org

Scrabble for Zambia - Vancouver

2010-10-25T00:56:00.000-07:00

'The Last Days of Decadence' Laura Case Trust, UK, London

2010-10-15T10:47:00.000-07:00

Time	Sunday, November 7 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location	The Last Days of Decadence 145 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE. London, UK

Created By	Samantha Clayton, Joanna Amey, Vicki Eyre-Brook, Nicola Richmond, Despina Tsatsas, Alexis Jones, Dominic Moor, Will Edge, Melissa Case, Meirion GylesShow all (10)

More Info	SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 7th November Clear out your diaries, shrug off those Sunday night blues and prepare yourselves for another fabulous night of live music and comedy in aid of The Laura Case Trust! We're delighted to announce the second Laura Case Trust Supporter's Event on Sunday 7th November, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm, at The Last Days of Decadence in Shoreditch. Have a look: www.thelastdaysofdecadence.com The Laura Case Trust is a wonderful little charity that aims to help medical and educational projects both here and abroad. In its first three years the trust has already had considerable success in continuing Laura's work in rural healthcare in Africa, particularly in Uganda where she was working when she was killed in a traffic accident in 2007. Details of the Trust's work are at http://www.thelauracasetrust.org/. We'll have more news on the event lineup to whet your appetites shortly, but in the meantime do make sure you've saved that date... The Hillman Fund (Rose Charities Canada) cooperates with the Laura Case Trust to deliver the Emergency Triage Course (ETAT) for medical and health workers in Uganda and Kenya

Scrabble tournament for child education Zambia - Nov 14th, Vancouver

2010-10-13T20:10:00.000-07:00

Malambo Grassroots is holding a Scrabble Tournament in aid of their education, health and training programs in Zambia.

Where: 2062 Esquimalt, West Vancouver, BC
When: November 14th. Time: 2 - 5 pm

All welcome ! See http://malambograssroots.ca

Vancouver: An evening of music, wine and enjoyment for Rose Charities, Oct16, 2010

2010-10-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

African Nights: Drumming and Dancing: Vancouver 21st September: Granville Island at 'Perfomance Works' Theatre

2010-09-05T23:56:00.000-07:00

Performance Works Theatre: Granville Island, Vancouver. B.C.

Tuesday 21st September 2010

Stage Earth 2: Vancouver 26th September 2010. Film, Songs, Words with theme on Peace. Dr Norihito Kuwayama

2010-08-30T23:46:00.000-07:00

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Dr Kuwayama worked with Dr Will Grut in 1992/3 in the then debilitated and destroyed scenario of intra-conflict Cambodia. He is a well known Japanese Psychiatrist, singer/songwriter and artist of audio-visual presentations. This should be an event very worth attending.

Rose Charities Australia Dinner. Sydney (Concord), 27 Aug 2010

2010-08-05T14:19:00.000-07:00


Time	August 27 · 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Location	Chilli Jam, 104 Majors Bay Road, Concord



More Info	Please join us for Rose Charities Dinners $60 for 2 courses (4 mains to share, 3 entrees) and wine $50 for 2 courses (4 mains to share, 3 entrees) and no wine ...August 27th, 2010 at 7.30 pm Chilli Jam 104 Majors Bay Road Concord, NSW 2137 All proceeds go directly to Rose Charities Australia who is currently involved in a rehabilitation unit in Cambodia. Proceeds will help in the development of this unit and a children’s physical therapy clinic. Spaces limited, RSVP by August 20, 2010 Send cheques to Rose Charities Australia, 12 Bourmac Avenue, Northbridge, Sydney NSW 2063 email pkendall@bowken.com if any queries

English and Skill Training for Poor Urban Women - Bangkok

2010-08-05T07:52:00.000-07:00

This is not a Rose Charities Event, but it is a very nice one, so is noted here

Time	July 4 at 12:00pm - September 12 at 3:00pm

Location	Goodwill Group Foundation 25/9 Soi Sukhumvit 16, Khlong Toei Bangkok, Thailand

Created By	Thai Young Philanthropist Network

More Info	Thai Young Philanthropist Network (TYPN) is collaborating with the Goodwill Group Foundation to organize training courses that equip poor urban women with relevant knowledge and skill to increase their opportunities in obtaining jobs.

Rose Dinner - New York !!

2010-07-23T22:18:00.000-07:00

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Silo Theatre Auckland - 'Assassins' a Steven Sondheim classic - Directed by Oliver Driver

2010-07-07T06:07:00.000-07:00

21st September 2010: Vancouver... Keep this date !!

2010-07-03T01:42:00.000-07:00

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21'ST VANCOUVER.... ITS COMING SOON ...

Video by musicofmali see www.youtube.com/user/musicofmali

'Powerful Art' Exhibtion Vancouver for Stand Tall Education project - Uganda

2010-05-23T10:17:00.000-07:00

Powerful Art Exhibit

May 18th, 2010 | Author: nicole

A photographic artist, Jasna Stojanovic, and a couple of hundred people she recruited are spreading powerful words through a unique art installation. Love is a Many Splendoured Thing opens in downtown Vancouver in June with a message that aims to counter negativity, hatred and fear in today’s world. Opening night is free; proceeds from the cash bar go to benefit Stand Tall Education and the BC Cultural Society for the Deaf.

Thursday, June 3 - 7 to 9 pm - HSBC Pendulum Gallery - Georgia at Howe - free

Rose Charities Phnom Penh 2010: Agenda

2010-03-19T15:50:00.000-07:00

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Rose Charities Phnom Penh 2010: Accommodation

2010-03-19T11:55:00.001-07:00

For Cambodian travel arrangments / hotel bookings:    Mr Hem Nara hem_nara2007@yahoo.com      Mr Nara has worked with Rose Charities for many years dealing with bookings for both previous conferences (Penang and Ho Chi Minh City). We very much recommend him for all travel arrangements including Siem Reap / Angkor Wat travel.

Officially recommended hotels for delegates. (its more enjoyable when everyone stays in the same place(s) - though Phnom Penh has many other hotels too of course)

1) Imperial Garden Hotel   www.imperialgarden-hotel.com   Approx USD 60 per night. Nice pool and gym. The hotel where the conference rooms are. Book through Mr Nara for best rate (ie not over internet)

2) Frangipani Hotel (there is a Frangipanni Hotel '60' and a Frangipanni Hotel '90' - we recommend the '60'). www.frangipanihotel.com Mention the Rose Charities 2010 Meeting for a discount. About USD 36 per night

3) Goldie Boutique Guesthouse    www.goldieguesthouse.com    Around $28 per night. Well recommended

.. If all else full...

4) Blue Lime Hotel    www.bluelime.asia/rooms.html About USD 40 per night .. but worth it..

Contact. Hon Head of Meeting Secretariat. Ms Linda Roberts (Rose Charities Canada)
Email.    RoseCharities2010@live.com    Fax +1-810-592-0595

'A picture saves 1000 lives'. Milk Gallery. NY. a FOTORELIEF Event to support Haiti

2010-03-12T11:14:00.000-08:00

President of ROSE Charities Noot Seear and one hundred of the most influential art and fashion photographers including Annie Leibovitz, Patrick Demarchelier, Ellen Von Unwerth, Mark Seliger, Mario Sorrenti, Alessanda Sanguinetti, Ben Watts, Steven Klein, Bruce Weber, Mario Testino, Sante D’Orazio, Hiroshi Watanabe, Brian Ulrich, Paolo Roversi, Vincent Peters, Diego Uchitel, Alexei Hay, Greg Kadel, Walter Chin, Craig McDean, David Sims, David Armstrong, Richard Kern, Javier Vallhonrat, Margaret De Lang, Kurt Markus and Tierney Gearon…

WHAT: FOTORELIEF and A Milk Gallery Project organizes “A Picture Saves A Thousand Lives” silent photo auction event to contribute to the Haitian earthquake relief effort through ROSE Charities. Over 100 of the world's most respected fashion and fine art photographers are each donating a photograph to be exhibited and auctioned off that evening, with the opening bids ranging from $300 to $10,000. Invited guests – art patrons, collectors, celebrities, and the fashion & fine art photography world elite – will have the opportunity to take home an important work of art, while making an invaluable contribution to the relief effort. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to ROSE Charities, to provide long-term care and rehabilitation for the survivors of the Haitian earthquake. In addition, a numbered, limited-edition book of all of the photographs from the auction, will be available at the event with all proceeds going to the cause.

ABOUT FOTORELIEF & ROSE CHARITIES:

FOTORELIEF, an all-volunteer organization and a veteran of fundraising auctions, has partnered with ROSE Charities to address some of the longer-term problems in Haiti. Noot Seear, international top model, actress and President of ROSE Charities US commented, “After the attention wanes and the media has decamped, there will still be years of rehabilitation and reconstruction needed for the Haitian people. The doctors, therapists and volunteers that generously donate their time and purpose, through ROSE Charities, have a history of that dedication.” John Gettings, Director of FOTORELIEF, added “We are extremely pleased to partner with ROSE Charities for this effort and want to thank Milk Gallery, all of the photographers, galleries and agents for their generous support.”

Photographers Representatives

Art and Commerce
Art Partner
Barbara Laurie
Contact Press Images
CXA
Edge Reps
Jed Root
JGK
Kate Ryan
Kramer & Kramer
MAO
MAP
Marek & Associates
Marianne Houtenbos
Michele Filomeno
MOO
Monaco Reps
Oliver Piro
PMI
Radical Media
Ray Brown Pro
Shemarya Artists
Stockland Martel
Terrie Tanaka Management
Vernon Jolly
Vincent Simonet
Walter Schupfer Management

Entry- Donation at the door and a smile

AGM 2010 Notification: Rose Charities UK. Sat 13th Feb. 2010. 1pm

2010-02-12T04:11:00.000-08:00

Announcing Rose Charities UK (www.rosecharities.org.uk) 2010 AGM . 'Stonegate' Quarry Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN15 0HH. 1pm-3pm.

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FotoRelief - A fundraiser for Rose Charities USA Haiti Relief

2010-01-31T18:01:00.000-08:00

FOTORELIEF

A Picture Saves a Thousand Lives silent photo auction event to contribute to the Haitian relief effort through Rose Charities. Thursday March the 18th at Milk Gallery NYC.

There's no Place Like Home: Theatre production to help Haiti. Sunday 31st Jan. Vancouver

2010-01-30T08:53:00.000-08:00

This show will donate some of proceeds to Rose Charities Haiti Relief !! Dont miss it ! It has received excellent reviews.

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7.45 pm, 31st January (Sunday), The Penthouse, 1019 Seymor Street, Vancouver. Tickets $15 at the door

Fundraiser for Sri Lanka programs and Haiti Emergency Relief

2010-01-24T13:12:00.000-08:00

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7-10pm Wednesday 27th January 2010. Heritage Hall, Main at 15th Vancouver
Come Bollywood Dancing !! Instruction given
STOP PRESS !! : HALF-PIPE OLYMPIC TICKETS WILL BE INCLUDED IN SILENT AUCTION !!

Haiti Fundraiser at Regional Tasting Lounge, Yaletown, great success.. !

2010-01-22T21:57:00.000-08:00

A Haiti relief fundraiser for Rose Charities relief efforts was generously held by the Regional Tasting Lounge 'RTL' in trendy Yaletown, Vancouver last night (21st January 2010). Some $3000 were raised, almost all of which will go to the relief effort. Thank you very much to the RTL as well as to the Rose Charities P.R.Committee for helping to organize this. The funds are much needed and will go as rapidly as possible to the relief effort. Rose Charities Canada has almost zero administration costs as it is run by volunteers.

Vancouver fundraiser evening for Haiti

2010-01-16T16:36:00.000-08:00

Help Haiti !!

Dear friends,
The Regional Tasting Lounge and Rose Charities Canada are partnering up to host a benifit to help with the devastation and overwhelming need for basic resouces in Haiti.
The benifit will take place this Thursday, January 21st at the Regional Tasting Lounge in Yaletown (1130 Mainland Street) from 6-9pm.
Joining as special guests for the evening are Vancouver-based photographer: Tallulah Tallulah and fellow journalist, Roberta Staley who travelled together on assignment to Haiti just last year, and ultimately covered the collapse of a primary school while working in the poverty stricken country.

(Photograph with kind permission of Tallulah Photo www.TallulahPhoto.com )

This event will include:
· Complimentary drink upon arrival
· Photo gallery and presentation
· Gourmet canapés served throughout the evening
· Silent auction items and door prizes
· Special pricing for select bar items

The majority of the $45 ticket cost is set to go to Rose Charities Canada. In addition, 100% of proceeds from the events silent auction will directly benefit the organization. Tickets can be purchased by contacting r.tl directly: 604.638.1550.

PLEASE SEE PRESS RELEASE ATTACHED.

Best Wishes,
Michelle Kim
Rose Charities Canada
www.rosecharities.ca

Regional Tasting Lounge (r.tl) to host benefit for Rose Charities Canada’s mission to Haiti.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 15, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) - With the mounting level of devastation and overwhelming need for basic resources in Haiti – Regional Tasting Lounge has planned a benefit event Thursday, January 21st to raise much needed funding for Vancouver-based Rose Charities Canada’s mission to the disaster stricken country.
Joining as special guests for the evening are Vancouver-based photographer: Tallulah Tallulah and fellow journalist, Roberta Staley who travelled together on assignment to Haiti just last year, and ultimately covered the collapse of a primary school while working in the poverty stricken country.
When asked about her experience travelling and reporting on such tragedy, Tallulah stated:
“It was a difficult trip, but a profound and inspiring experience, as we were both deeply touched by the graciousness and beauty of the Haitian people. During this time, we covered the collapse of a primary school, and saw many dead and injured children pulled from the rubble. It was an experience so terrible to witness that we could only hope that it would never happen again. Yet it has -- but on an unfathomable scale. The suffering of the Haitian people is also unfathomable. But there is something we can do.”
A very special, moving collection of hand-printed photographs will be on display during the evening and both women will share their experiences with guests. They will be joined by a representative of Rose Charities Canada who will speak about the organizations current efforts, and what will be their second relief dispatch of volunteers to Haiti.
This event will include:
·Complimentary drink upon arrival
·Photo gallery and presentation
·Gourmet canapés served throughout the evening
·Silent auction items and door prizes
·Special pricing for select bar items

The majority of the $45 ticket cost is set to go to Rose Charities Canada. In addition, 100% of proceeds from the events silent auction will directly benefit the organization. Tickets can be purchased by contacting r.tl directly: 604.638.1550.

Under one Umbrella 2010 venue announced

2009-12-23T07:27:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

The Under One Umbrella Society (formerly known as the Grandview Woodlands Drug and Alcohol Coalition) is pleased to announce Under One Umbrella 2010, our third annual service fair for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in East Vancouver. Please find attached the poster and wallet card for the event. We have printed posters ready to go and will be asking outreach workers in the community to hand out wallet cards during the week leading up to the event.

This year's event will be on Saturday, January 16th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Maritime Labour Centre. We have around 40 service providers booked to attend this year's event with a focus on direct service provision on site (see the poster for a list of just some of the services that will be there this year). Something new this year is mini skill-building workshops throughout the day. Some examples will be a women's safety training workshop by PACE, tenants rights workshop by TRAC and an employment search workshop by Pathways. Of course, our event always includes free clothing, lots of delicious and healthy food and entertainment too.

Please post and forward to those you think might be interested. If you're interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, please contact Damian, our event coordinator at uousociety@gmail.com

Many thanks and Happy Holidays!

Katie Hume
On behalf of the Under One Umbrella Society

Sari Soiree - 'YOU dance, the S.Indian way' (instruction given) - Vancouver Jan 27th 2010

2009-12-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

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Tickets may be purchased at the door. 7pm - 10pm. Wed Jan 27, 2010 Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street. Vancouver

Penang 3rd International Health Expo: Rose Charities Malaysia assisting

2009-11-30T11:04:00.000-08:00

Rose Charities Madagascar Calendar now ready !!

2009-11-23T17:42:00.000-08:00

Rose Charities Madagascar has released its eagerly awaited 2010 Calendar. It contains 12 stunning images of its Mahatsara village community school and support projects situated in beautiful central Madagascar. The calendars cost $Can 15 each and all of the proceed go to the project. Please email. Contact@RoseCharities.org to order or visit www.RoseMadagascar.org

Charity walk with TYT. Penang Botanical Gardens

2009-11-06T09:24:00.001-08:00

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NB .. *.pdf files of these forms on RoseCharitiesInfo/MyRose/mal-walk-info.pdf

and RoseCharities.info/MyRose/mal-walk-form.pdf

3rd Rose Charities International Meeting and Conference. Phnom Penh June 2010

2009-11-04T10:58:00.000-08:00

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New York Marathon. 1st November 2009. Rose Charities runner in Loy Leyalnd of Vancouver

2009-10-30T21:27:00.000-07:00

In ..The City that never sleeps...
Loy Leyland is running the New York Marathon for Rose Charities. Loy is one of Vancouver's leading Architects with numerous awards to his name and experience both in Canada and abroad. Loy will be 60 this year ! Great effort !
To sponsor Loy's effort go to www.FirstGiving.com/loyleyland

nb To buy the poster allposters.com

Charity walk with Governor of Penang !

2009-10-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

Penang ROSE Charities Association together with Penang Senior Citizen' Association are organizing a charity walk with Penang Governor on 29th Nov 2009.

The registration is open. Interested please contact 012-4882419 / 016-4405913 / 012-4748684.

Vancouver garage sale for kids eduction Uganda

2009-09-24T14:22:00.000-07:00

BENEFIT GARAGE SALE

THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 2009

WEST 2ND. AT BAYSWATER STREET, VANCOUVER

11AM-4PM

Stand Tall Education Network through Rose Charities Education

Contact@RoseCharities.org

Sponsor a childs education

2009-09-07T07:23:00.000-07:00

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To see who currently needs sponsoring (Fall 09) ... click

More..For College / University sponsorships, please click here

A Summer's Night in Kitsilano - Vancouver, Canada. Sunday 19th July 2009

2009-07-07T15:45:00.001-07:00

Come for a mellow Summers's evening in Kitsilano ! Tickets at the door. Include meal and first drink. Drift in, kick-back and enjoy ! Proceeds go to Rose Charities projects.

Scotiabank Vancouver half marathon 2009

2009-06-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

Rose Charities UK fielded one sponsored runner in the event this year (2009) Total entrants were around 5000. The course is one of the most beautiful in the world. Proceeds went to medical education in Africa. via the Laura Case Trust (UK) an organization with close personal links to Rose Charities UK members dedicated to work in this area. Rose Charities Canada via the Hillman Medical Education fund works from Canada in the same area.

Lets Just Try !

2009-06-22T11:01:00.000-07:00

'Lets Just Try' by David Bethune. (click)

This wonderful new song is launched with its website and is supporting Rose Charities.

..(exerpt)..

"Let's put our differences aside
And reach down deep inside
For a moment just one moment
Let's just try
No matter what our faith
No matter what our race
For a moment just one moment
Let's just try"

Stroke for Sight. Apollo Rowing !

2009-06-02T03:41:00.000-07:00

We are rowing in Apollo Rowing's STROKE FOR SIGHT campaign for Rose Charities NY which provides medical services to the poor in several developing countries. Our goal is to raise $500 to pay for 20 eye surgeries ($25 per sight-restoration surgery) which will restore sight and help a family member become an asset - not a burden. Please visit our fundraising page for more details or to donate

Apollo Rowing is planning its 'Stroke for Sight' fundraising campaign this summer, where rowing clubs and individuals will compete for an Apollo Rowing boat by raising funds for Rose Charities. Apollo Rowing will encourage rowers and rowing clubs to compete with one-another in this off-the-water fund raising competition. Club teams or Individuals will try to raise at least $500 per team to pay for 20 eye surgeries at Rose Charities eye clinics in developing countries. However the individual or club that raises the most money for Rose Charities will be awarded an Apollo Rowing rowing shell. This is a great way for Rowing clubs to get a new boat, while helping a worthy cause. If you would like to register or if you have any questions, feel free to contact John at Apollo Rowing at 781-632-8828 or at john@apollorowing.com , or at Rose Charities at Contact@RoseCharities.org for more details.

We will be rowing in the following Regattas - please come out and cheer for us!

Derby Sweeps & Sculls - June (masters only)
Lawrence Regatta - June
Cromwell Cup - July
Narragansett Sweeps & Sculls - July
Masters Nationals - Camden NJ - August

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Joanna Thomson - IronWoman !

2009-06-02T02:51:00.000-07:00

May 2009. Perth. Joanna Thomson - Rose Charities Australia - Completes half IronWoman - raises AUD 600 for projects in Australia and Cambodia !

DONATE ! :-) ... Donations to Joanna's effort still very welcome !

The never ending road. Walking to Santiago

2009-06-02T02:14:00.000-07:00

Walking to Santiago for Rose Charities...
www.justgiving.com/denis-dronjic
The never ending road! By: Denis Dronjic

I’m not speaking of the Road to Santiago I am so anxiously waiting to begin on May 13th, I am speaking of the road we choose for ourselves; the road that brings us to our destination, only to realize, once we arrive at our destination, that the destination has always been within us during the journey.

Here I am, once again, counting down the hours before the start to the new expedition. I must say, it’s a mighty coincidence that I am starting on my Santiago expedition on the same day I set off on my ‘Pedal for the Medal’ expedition I did two years before, in ‘07. It was on May 13th, 2007 I set off from Nanaimo, British Columbia, to cycle my road bike 3,000 km to San Diego, California, to help raise money for Rose Charities. It was during this expedition when I was first introduced to my never ending road.

So here it goes…. On May 13th, 2009, I’ll be starting my walk on the Road to Santiago. I had originally learned of this 860 km road through Northern Spain , from one of Paulo Coelho’s books. Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author whom is recognized throughout the world for some of the most amazing mystical stories written. He completed this road himself and praised it a number of times in his books; that is how I came to learn of this Christian walk.

The 30+ days it took me to cycle the west coast is nowhere near the 45 - 60+ days I am predicting will take me to complete the walk to Santiago . I know, I know! I should be able to walk more the 30 km per day and get this done in less than a month. If you are rushing to get things done, sure, a person could complete it faster, if that’s what they desire. But even if I wanted to rush - which I don’t - I can’t!! I am starting the walk on my one year anniversary from the day I almost lost my legs and my life.

On May 13th, 2008, I was crushed by a car! I was riding my motorcycle when I lost control of my rear tire – due to rain and inexperience-- and since I was not able to regain balance I had to dislodge my motorcycle, only to hit the pavement and slide underneath an approaching vehicle.

The collision with the vehicle was so severe that I was thought to be dead by all the bystanders since they literally had to lift the car off my body with their bare hands. After I was revived back to life, I was rushed to hospital in critical condition. A dislocated hip like I was dancing salsa on a deserted island hanging of the coast of Spain; broken right femur; broken right head of tibia, connecting into my right knee; broken right and left fibula; broken left tibia (open fracture with more the 3 cm of bone missing); broken left ankle; broken scapula; and last but not least, like all of this wasn’t enough-- internal bleeding and swelling in the frontal lobe of my brain. Besides the road rash, I think that is the complete list of the injuries I sustained in this horrific accident.

Now don’t be shocked, it sounds worse than it really is. If you were to see me today, you wouldn’t even know I went through this. Besides a few hidden scars and limping when I walk, I function like this was nothing more than a bad dream. I mean, physically I am not what I use to be, and I might never be again, but this hasn’t stopped me from chasing my dreams on this never ending road. And that’s what this walk is: a journey, a journey to the destination called Santiago. A journey for all the children and families that don't have a chance to dream like you and I do. A journey for this world to wake up and take care of its people. A journey for all the wonderful work that ROSE CHARITIES has done and is continuing to do. A journey for you!!

Please donate, even if a dollar is all you can afford, trust me it will make a big difference. It is people like you that make the difference in this beutiful yet unfair world. I will be doing something that doctors DO NOT think is possible, and I hope you will do something I know is possible.

Thank you for taking the time to read my fundraising page. If you are interested in following my journey I am taking with my father, you may add me to facebook. Search for Denis Dronjic. I’ll be posting pictures and stories periodically when I arrive at a village that has internet. It is said that a person walking the Road to Santiago has a spiritual awakening during his/her journey, so I am sure my blogs will be an interesting read :-)

Thank you and may God bless you
Denis
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