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Carepacks for Carers By Rafael Lee
About Carepacks for Carers
Project 2017-12-03 21:09:51 +1300
A while ago. I met this amazing lady named Timmy Smith from Waiheke Island. She wears many hats, a mother, a business woman, a community warrior, tea blender and jewellery maker just to name a few. One thing that struck a chord with me was her passion to support Starship Hospital where she had to make countless visits for her daughter.
As a new father of two young children, I could not imagine what it would be like to stay at the hospital while caring for your child. It must be a frightening experience to see your beautiful child fighting for life. You will be doing all you can to care for your child. Caring for yourself, especially in an emergency situation, I can only imagine that it will be the last thing on your list. Yet, the carers need to be cared for too.
Timmy, based on her own experience, has decided to create Carepacks for Carers.
Carepacks for Carers is about providing “Knowledge, Nourishment and Connection” for carers.
It will be packed with information and knowledge that parents need to know about their stay at Starship Hospital.
It will be packed with items to nourish the carers like healthy snacks and care products.
It will be packed with means of connection like a simple cell phone charger. But mostly a connection to the group of supporters, like YOU. To let the carers know that they are not doing this alone.
I was moved by Timmy’s story and her positive spirit. So I have decided to support Carepacks for Carers project by setting up a crowdfunding campaign with PledgeMe. Also, I will be participating the Epic Swim 10 km race in Lake Taupo in Jan 2018 to help raise fund for this project. This will be a challenge for myself, as I have never swum 10km in open water before.
The money raised will be used to create the first few hundred carepacks to give great momentum to this project. The Carepacks for Carers will be made sustainable via “Pay Forward” model, where a carer who receive this carepack will be given a choice of buying a pack or two for other carers. We believe in the power of the crowd and putting a small effort together to make a big impact.
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Rafael Lee
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Updates
We are featured in newspapers!
06:42AM Thu 25/01/18 on Carepacks for Carers
Our busking and fundraising effort has been featured in Stuff News Website and Waiheke Marketplace Newspaper recently.
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Busking at the Waiheke Ostend Market today
07:13PM Sat 20/01/18 on Carepacks for Carers
Fantastic day at the Waiheke Ostend Market. Beautiful weather and we raised $152.20 today!
Also, we have now reached the target of $5,000!!
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Epic Swim and Epic Results
05:50AM Tue 16/01/18 on Carepacks for Carers
It was an awesome weekend and I have done it!
3 hours and 4 minutes in the water and I have completed the longest swim in my life!
For stories, follow us on the facebook here.
https://www.facebook.com/carepacksforcarers/
Thanks!
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Pledges
Keziah Singleton
2018-01-25 11:52:01 +1300Keziah Singleton has pledged on 3 campaigns
Anonymous pledger
2018-01-22 14:50:34 +1300This pledger has chosen to pledge anonymously
Adrian Bev Tidman
2018-01-22 10:34:46 +1300Adrian Bev Tidman has pledged on 1 campaign
Adithi Pandit
2018-01-22 09:46:04 +1300Adithi Pandit has pledged on 2 campaigns
“Nice work Raf! Congratulations on your swim :) ”
Tara Cross
2018-01-22 08:05:02 +1300Tara Cross has pledged on 1 campaign
Rafael Lee
2018-01-20 19:06:56 +1300Rafael Lee has pledged on 6 campaigns
“Busking from the Waiheke Ostend Market!!”
Ross Barker
2018-01-20 17:05:26 +1300Ross Barker has pledged on 3 campaigns
“Thank you guys and well done we are on our way.”
Anonymous pledger
2018-01-20 14:21:11 +1300This pledger has chosen to pledge anonymously
Biren Thomas
2018-01-20 10:50:57 +1300Biren Thomas has pledged on 1 campaign
Pamela Lim
2018-01-19 17:43:20 +1300Pamela Lim has pledged on 2 campaigns
“What a wonderful practical idea, Thankyou”
Anonymous pledger
2018-01-19 17:42:46 +1300This pledger has chosen to pledge anonymously
Paul
2018-01-19 16:42:46 +1300Paul has pledged on 1 campaign
Terryann Clark
2018-01-19 13:42:15 +1300Terryann Clark has pledged on 2 campaigns
DillonPhotography
2018-01-18 15:46:33 +1300DillonPhotography has pledged on 1 campaign
“Wishing love and support to all parents who receive a care package.”
Kate
2018-01-18 15:39:44 +1300Kate has pledged on 1 campaign
“arohanui xx”
Rafael Lee
2018-01-18 05:23:43 +1300Rafael Lee has pledged on 6 campaigns
“Pledging to my 10k Swim challenge!”
Markus Stamm
2018-01-15 17:44:06 +1300Markus Stamm has pledged on 2 campaigns
Reyedr
2018-01-15 14:28:54 +1300Reyedr has pledged on 2 campaigns
“Well done Rafael, Good on ya mate!”
Patrick McVeigh
2018-01-15 14:08:35 +1300Patrick McVeigh has pledged on 3 campaigns
Ruth Church
2018-01-15 10:21:59 +1300Ruth Church has pledged on 2 campaigns
“Sending all my love and support Timmy, Ruthy xxxx”
Donna Rogers
2018-01-14 13:59:15 +1300Donna Rogers has pledged on 2 campaigns
“I would be interested in helping if you need any help with anything...x”
Michelle Hepburn
2018-01-14 09:06:53 +1300Michelle Hepburn has pledged on 4 campaigns
“Best wishes Timmy & team x ”
Craig Russell
2018-01-13 23:06:36 +1300Craig Russell has pledged on 1 campaign
Jeanne Harrison
2018-01-13 08:30:45 +1300Jeanne Harrison has pledged on 2 campaigns
“Another wonderful idea from Timmy Smith. Good Luck Rafael. ”
Anonymous pledger
2018-01-13 08:26:49 +1300This pledger has chosen to pledge anonymously
Irene Wood
2018-01-12 18:49:26 +1300Irene Wood has pledged on 2 campaigns
“ So happy to contribute to this absolutely beautiful idea to provide some comfort to the Carers of sick children. xxx”
karen titulaer
2018-01-12 11:20:04 +1300karen titulaer has pledged on 1 campaign
“Good luck!”
Alastair Hulbert
2018-01-12 11:17:51 +1300Alastair Hulbert has pledged on 1 campaign
Anonymous pledger
2018-01-12 10:12:39 +1300This pledger has chosen to pledge anonymously
Fiona Syme
2018-01-12 10:07:03 +1300Fiona Syme has pledged on 2 campaigns
“Fantastic initiative. Keep up the good work. ”
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Carepacks for Carers
by Rafael Lee
Care Packs for Carers is about providing Knowledge, Nourishment & Connection for parents caring for children in Starship hospital.