Being a small business it is nice to be able to give a little back to the Community where I can...
Every little bit helps and it makes you feel good..... Kylie xx
Every little bit helps and it makes you feel good..... Kylie xx
MARCH 2022 - "FIERCE FEMALES SELF DEFENCE"
"FIERCE FEMALES" is a great organisation that empower Women to be FEARLESS, INDEPENDENT, ETHICAL, RESILIENT, COURAGEOUS, EMPOWERED. F.I.E.R.CE. After they have experienced a demoralising or violent situation in their life and have been supported by organisations such a RIZE UP AUSTRALIA they are encouraged by FIERCE FEMALES to empower and enrich their lives once again. It was so wonderful to part of the GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES Lunch in March and collectively we raised over $3800 towards this organisation in 2 hours! www.fiercefemales.com.au
MARCH 2022: "THE SANCTUARY WOMENS REFUGE" INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S 2022 DAY EVENT
Empower House ran an amazing event in March for International Women's Day 2022. A fabulous panel of speakers, raffles, photo booth, laughter and support of women! The main reason for the event was raising funds for THE SANCTUARY WOMENS REFUGE. This is a truly wonderful Charity that provides a refuge for Women, Children and Pets! Simone Patterson was also just awarded an OAM for her outstanding service to the protection of women and children on the Gold Coast. We raised $3600 on the day, which was amazing for 3 hours! The Coastal Cushion Company was proud to donate to the raffle prizes which contributed to this amount. Simone spoke on the day and brought along her gorgeous Macaw, Roger, who is also on the logo for the Charity. www.sanctuaryrefuge.com.au
Empower House ran an amazing event in March for International Women's Day 2022. A fabulous panel of speakers, raffles, photo booth, laughter and support of women! The main reason for the event was raising funds for THE SANCTUARY WOMENS REFUGE. This is a truly wonderful Charity that provides a refuge for Women, Children and Pets! Simone Patterson was also just awarded an OAM for her outstanding service to the protection of women and children on the Gold Coast. We raised $3600 on the day, which was amazing for 3 hours! The Coastal Cushion Company was proud to donate to the raffle prizes which contributed to this amount. Simone spoke on the day and brought along her gorgeous Macaw, Roger, who is also on the logo for the Charity. www.sanctuaryrefuge.com.au
FEBRUARY 2022: "RIZE UP CHARITY"
"RIZE UP AUSTRALIA" is a great organisation that helps families whose lives have been devastated by domestic and family violence. It was so wonderful to part of the GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES Lunch in February and collectively we raised over $5300 towards this organisation in 2 hours! www.rizeup.com.au
"RIZE UP AUSTRALIA" is a great organisation that helps families whose lives have been devastated by domestic and family violence. It was so wonderful to part of the GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES Lunch in February and collectively we raised over $5300 towards this organisation in 2 hours! www.rizeup.com.au
DECEMBER 2021: "ACT FOR KIDS"
Act for Kids is an amazing charity that supports victims of abuse and provides counselling and support to children. Also a lot of these little darlings receive NOTHING under the tree for Christmas. I dropped off a basket load of goodies for boys and girls so that there is something under the tree for them on Christmas morning. Nice to give back to the community where I can.
Act for Kids is an amazing charity that supports victims of abuse and provides counselling and support to children. Also a lot of these little darlings receive NOTHING under the tree for Christmas. I dropped off a basket load of goodies for boys and girls so that there is something under the tree for them on Christmas morning. Nice to give back to the community where I can.
DECEMBER 2021: "CARING CASES QUEENSLAND"
This December I spotted a wonderful Charity called Caring Cases Queensland. They are so wonderful! They prepare little suitcases for children who are in Foster Care. Their own special case filled with things they need to help them with a fresh start to life and knowing that a community cares for them! Bless their hearts for a great idea and charity. This wonderful bundle will be for a little 4-6 year old sweetheart.
This December I spotted a wonderful Charity called Caring Cases Queensland. They are so wonderful! They prepare little suitcases for children who are in Foster Care. Their own special case filled with things they need to help them with a fresh start to life and knowing that a community cares for them! Bless their hearts for a great idea and charity. This wonderful bundle will be for a little 4-6 year old sweetheart.
NOVEMBER 2021: "GOLD COAST WONDER WOMEN - MELBOURNE CUP EVENT"
Kind hearted Kate runs GOLD COAST WONDER WOMEN. This year's Melbourne Cup was a huge success and the underlying benefactor was the GOLD COAST COMMUNITY FUND which received wonderful monies raised from the huge raffles on the day. TCCC was more than happy to donate a deluxe cushion cover bundle towards the raffle on the day.
Kind hearted Kate runs GOLD COAST WONDER WOMEN. This year's Melbourne Cup was a huge success and the underlying benefactor was the GOLD COAST COMMUNITY FUND which received wonderful monies raised from the huge raffles on the day. TCCC was more than happy to donate a deluxe cushion cover bundle towards the raffle on the day.
Rize Up Australia continues to receive my support THROUGHOUT 2021 as I can see such a difference being made. Lots of homes created for domestic violence victims to start anew. They have now hit the 1500 mark (and continuing) of houses that they have transformed into homes across Australia and New Zealand.
SEPTEMBER 2021: "JOURNEY TO WORTHY - WORLD WORTHY DAY"
Vanessa Haldane is the Founder of Journey to Worthy. In late September her organisation put together a fabulous day (World Worthy Day is annually) for us all to feel super WORTHY and embrace a community of strong, supportive women. WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN! The wonderful day raised over $1800 for 3 Charities! Vanessa is a true inspiration! (Vanessa is in the beautiful Lilac Suit in the photos.) @journeytoworthyofficial
GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES - MONTHLY LUNCH - CHARITY EVENT
I continue to support GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES LUNCH EVENT each month as Pam and the Team select a VERY worthy Charity on the Gold Coast each month. Most of these Charities only receive money through events like this, no government funding, just wonderful ladies contributing on the day. More than happy throughout 2021 to donate gorgeous Cushion Cover Bundles for the Raffle prizes. Throughout 2021 there were events every month from February to November. Over 100 ladies attend each time. It has just been announced that GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES has raised over $48,000 for 10 charities! WOW!! Edgewater Dining is also a gorgeous space to hold the lunch each month and the staff are amazing.
I continue to support GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES LUNCH EVENT each month as Pam and the Team select a VERY worthy Charity on the Gold Coast each month. Most of these Charities only receive money through events like this, no government funding, just wonderful ladies contributing on the day. More than happy throughout 2021 to donate gorgeous Cushion Cover Bundles for the Raffle prizes. Throughout 2021 there were events every month from February to November. Over 100 ladies attend each time. It has just been announced that GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES has raised over $48,000 for 10 charities! WOW!! Edgewater Dining is also a gorgeous space to hold the lunch each month and the staff are amazing.
MAY 2021: KELLY WILKINSON'S FAMILY CHARITY FUNDRAISER: Kelly Wilkinson, mum of three young children was sadly taken too soon in a domestic violence incident. Her beautiful sister Danielle, married to Rhys with 5 children of their own are now raising Kelly's beautiful kids. Danielle's household is now a family of 10. The Gold Coast Community has rallied around this family with very big open arms. A new house is being built and land donated and many companies contributing to make the future bright for Kelly's 3 kids.
The Coastal Cushion Company was more than happy to attend a High Tea at Royal Pines Resort put together very quickly and very efficiently by Linda Evenden at Heart Driven Women. How amazing! Over $30,000+ raised on the day for this family. Wishing them all the very best in the future as they heal as a family.
The Coastal Cushion Company was more than happy to attend a High Tea at Royal Pines Resort put together very quickly and very efficiently by Linda Evenden at Heart Driven Women. How amazing! Over $30,000+ raised on the day for this family. Wishing them all the very best in the future as they heal as a family.
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MAY 2021: "BABY GIVE BACK" CHARITY LUNCH .
Baby Give Back is a Queensland charity passionate about helping vulnerable babies, children and families in our community.
The Coastal Cushion Company was more than happy to donate items and attend the day to raise money because "every baby counts." The day raised over $40,000 which is an amazing effort by everyone!
Baby Give Back is a Queensland charity passionate about helping vulnerable babies, children and families in our community.
The Coastal Cushion Company was more than happy to donate items and attend the day to raise money because "every baby counts." The day raised over $40,000 which is an amazing effort by everyone!
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MAY 2021: HEARTS OF PURPLE: An amazing organisation full of dedicated Volunteers and steered by CEO, Michelle Beattie. They work hard to raise funds to supply special watches for victims of domestic violence to have a safeguard in their day to day lives. Each watch can be worn and by the simply press of a button, Police and Services are notified asap! Gold Coast Local Charities Lunch was held and we raised $6000+ in 2 hours! Amazing effort and The Coastal Cushion Company was proud to be able to attend and contribute.
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FEBRUARY 2021: Bravery Buddies is an amazing Charity which supports Children undergoing Cancer Treatment. These wonderful dolls gives comfort to the Aussie kids going through a tough time in their little lives. They can relate to the doll as it has no hair and gives them confidence and bravery to work through their treatment and have a positive outcome. Each doll only costs $30 complete. The Coastal Cushion Company felt compelled to send 5 dolls to these beautiful children to give them a highlight to their day and let them know they are not alone in their treatment journey. braverybuddies.org.au
ACT for Kids - support families and especially children who have suffered neglect and abuse.
For Christmas 2020, TCCC delivered to ACT FOR KIDS Head Office, A collection of 15 Princess Dolls and 15 Firetrucks so that 30 little darlings receive a special treat to brighten their day on Christmas morning. |
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Rize Up Australia continues to receive my support as I can see such a difference being made. In November 2020 it was so lovely to see so many lounges filled with TCCC cushions for the new occupants escaping domestic violence to start anew and feel like home. They have now hit the 1089 mark (and continuing) of houses that they have transformed into homes across Australia and New Zealand.
Message to TCCC from CEO Nicolle Edwards:
Dearest Kylie
“More than a cushion cover”
Thank you for your incredibly generous ongoing support of the work we do. Your cushion covers help create a sense of warmth, love and comfort at a time when these courageous families are at their most isolated and alone. The social impact of your support is far reaching and I am so grateful to have you in our tribe x
Yours in reason and justice,
Nicolle Edwards | CEO and Founder | RizeUp Australia
M:0400 690 774| nicolle@rizeup.com.au | www.rizeup.com.au | PO Box 6417 GCMC 9726
facebook.com/RizeUpAustralia | twitter.com/RizeUpAustralia | instagram.com/RizeUpAustralia.
Message to TCCC from CEO Nicolle Edwards:
Dearest Kylie
“More than a cushion cover”
Thank you for your incredibly generous ongoing support of the work we do. Your cushion covers help create a sense of warmth, love and comfort at a time when these courageous families are at their most isolated and alone. The social impact of your support is far reaching and I am so grateful to have you in our tribe x
Yours in reason and justice,
Nicolle Edwards | CEO and Founder | RizeUp Australia
M:0400 690 774| nicolle@rizeup.com.au | www.rizeup.com.au | PO Box 6417 GCMC 9726
facebook.com/RizeUpAustralia | twitter.com/RizeUpAustralia | instagram.com/RizeUpAustralia.
SKU GROUP - "Strong, Kynd*, Unstoppable ". Their mission is to make a positive impact on women throughout Australia. On Saturday 20th June 2020, Margot and Kristie held an amazing event with 26 wonderful ladies to support Breast Cancer Research on the day! The Coastal Cushion Company was proud to be part of the Raffle on the day. The gorgeous recipient was Ina who coincidentally was looking at my website that morning before the lunch and Ina won 2 x "WATER MILL BIG" Euro Size in pretty pink checks, so it was meant to be!
Combined with the lunch and 2 simultaneous morning teas held at Torquay VIC and Roma QLD, The SKU GROUP raised over $8000+ on the day! Truly proud to be part of this event.
Combined with the lunch and 2 simultaneous morning teas held at Torquay VIC and Roma QLD, The SKU GROUP raised over $8000+ on the day! Truly proud to be part of this event.
MAY 2020
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS QUEENSLAND.
"We provide support and care, offer information, fund research for a cure and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases in Queensland. "
My beautiful friend Julie is doing the 50 km walk to help fund Multiple Sclerosis Research and TCCC is proud to sponsor Julie on her walk. Lovely to receive a letter from the Head of Research acknowledging how the donation makes an impact.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS QUEENSLAND.
"We provide support and care, offer information, fund research for a cure and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases in Queensland. "
My beautiful friend Julie is doing the 50 km walk to help fund Multiple Sclerosis Research and TCCC is proud to sponsor Julie on her walk. Lovely to receive a letter from the Head of Research acknowledging how the donation makes an impact.
Rize Up Australia continues to receive my support as I can see such a difference being made. In March 2020 it was so lovely to see so many lounges filled with TCCC cushions for the new occupants escaping domestic violence to start anew and feel like home. They have now hit the 966 mark (and continuing) of houses that they have transformed into homes.
January 2020 - The bushfires in Australia have touched the whole world. The sheer devastation and loss of life is beyond belief. Over half a billion animals have perished and us Australians are banding together to raise funds to bring hope and happiness moving forward. TCCC has donated towards the Fire Service and WIRES, the wonderful wildlife rescuers. Our beautiful country will recover with the love and support of all involved.
ACT for Kids - support families and especially children who have suffered neglect and abuse.
For Christmas 2019, TCCC delivered to ACT FOR KIDS Head Office, A collection of 30 tiaras, sequins and toy horses for 30 little princesses to receive a special treat to brighten their day on Christmas morning.
For Christmas 2019, TCCC delivered to ACT FOR KIDS Head Office, A collection of 30 tiaras, sequins and toy horses for 30 little princesses to receive a special treat to brighten their day on Christmas morning.
TCCC is proud to donate to my good friends who are doing the magical Moonlight walk to help support a friend who has Multiple Sclerosis.
**UPDATE** This night alone raised over $440,000!! MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS QLD. We provide support and care, offer information, fund research for a cure and raise awareness for multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases in Queensland. Image: MS QLD website. |
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Kidney Health Australia's mission is to improve kidney health outcomes which lead to substantial improvements to the quality of life for people with kidney and urinary tract diseases, their families and carers. I attended a lunch on 19th September 2019 with payment of the lunch to support the purchase of a KIDNEY HEALTH BUS for Queensland. There is currently one in NSW and VICTORIA but we need one for QLD. TCCC also donated a lucky door prize of 4 cushion covers which generates raffle sales. In just 2 hours, a lunch with 96 ladies we raised approx $1400. We also heard from a lovely young lady about her struggles with her diagnosis since the age of 5 and what she has had to endure over the last 17 years, 16 operations and 968 blood tests are just an example! Her attitude and kindness is a credit to her and her family. We wish her well into the future.
ACT for Kids - support families and especially children who have suffered neglect and abuse. In July 2019, TCCC delivered 30 little dolls for 30 little princesses to receive a special treat to brighten their day.
Rize Up Australia continues to receive my support as I can see such a difference being made. In June and October 2019 TCCC donated over 140 cushion covers so that the team at Rize Up can continue to do what they do and get inspired. They have currently hit the 820 mark for homes transformed for domestic violence victims. The first picture is the scene they are confronted with on arrival. Rize up then have a team of volunteers who completely fit out the home to make it warm, loving and friendly for the family to start anew! Such a great concept and TCCC is proud to support.
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June 2019: Two of my lovely customers, Roz and Kylie contacted me for a lucky door prize contribution to the Moreton Bay Girls College Annual Fundraiser. Because Roz and Kylie are great customers and I love the Bayside having lived there and renovated homes, I thought it was a fun thing to do for the ladies plus a good fundraiser to empower young women. The winner was very excited as she had just bought a new lounge and my cushions matched perfectly!
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November 2018 - Continuing to support RIZE UP AUSTRALIA is so easy and feels good. Every little bit of kindness helps and even the AFL GC Suns Club love helping out too! 67 Cushion covers have been donated to help young families escaping domestic violence to start anew in a place they can call home.
September 2018 - Attending the Inaugural RIZE UP Australia Lunch at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast and purchasing the ticket goes a long way. Over 200 wonderful people attended and we collectively raised over $50k on the day! So wonderful to be able to help such a great charity that helps hundreds of people starting afresh after being subjected to domestic violence. Nicolle Edwards and her team are remarkable!
August 2018 - Attending the inaugural TGIF Ladies Lunch and purchasing the ticket allowed over 200 women to raise $25k on the day! Dreams2live4 grant wishes to patients who are coping with cancer. It gives the patient and their family something to look forward to and connect again and smile. Such a worthwhile organisation and my close school friend Karen Herbert, is doing amazing work as a dreammaker! Also was happy to help by supplying cushions for the silent auction as part of the home decor bundles.
March 2018 - The tireless team at Rize Up Australia prepare homes for domestic violence victims to escape, start a new life and feel safe. Upon arrival the home is fully furnished and stocked with all of life's necessities. Over 465 homes so far! An amazing organisation and one I am happy to help. 73 cushion covers distributed to make these houses into home sanctuaries.
ACT for Kids - support families and especially children who have suffered neglect and abuse. This Christmas 2017, 35 little girls will receive a little treat under the tree and give a little light to their lives.
Rize Up Australia support victims of Domestic Violence and help them start a new life and they often arrive with nothing. This Christmas 2016, 40 little girls will receive something under the tree to make them feel special.
Rize Up Australia do an amazing job whereby they furnish empty houses into inviting warm, loving and welcoming homes for families escaping Domestic Violence and create a safe haven. I am thrilled to be able to donate in 2016, 2017 and 2018, over 300 covers to these homes so that the recipients had that touch of character to the lounges and beds where their weary heads would rest.
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Cats and Dogs suffer in winter from the cold whilst in the shelter waiting for their forever home. Hopefully these blankets will make them feel comfortable. 2016 Winter for Animal Welfare League, Gold Coast.
Youngcare Australia - provide wonderful new housing and apartments for young people who require 24 hour care but need to be surrounded by their own peers rather than an Aged Care Facility. A great cause and a need for the community. An exciting feeling being able to donate 29 covers to Youngcare to style up their new apartments built in June 2017 in Albany Creek,Brisbane, QLD.
John’s story…John is one of the newest residents at the Youngcare and MS Queensland Apartments at Albany Creek. John and his family’s life changed in an instant when he suffered an unexpected stroke that left him in a hospital bed for eight long months. With John’s impending fate being transferred into aged care at only 49 years old, his loving sister and mother could not stand by and let him live out his days without the independence and freedom he deserves.
They set out to find a long term and age appropriate solution for John and came across Youngcare. “I heard the wonderful news that John had been accepted into the Youngcare and MS Queensland apartments. It was the best news we had heard since his stroke,” John’s sister Maree said.
John will be able to call these apartments ‘home’ and continue his rehabilitation in an environment that is suitable for his age, have the freedom of choice, independence and dignity that we all deserve. (source: www.youngcare.com.au/johns-story, 24.7.17)Pictured: New resident John, family, friends, MS Queensland and Youngcare staff at the Official Opening of the Albany Creek Apartments.
They set out to find a long term and age appropriate solution for John and came across Youngcare. “I heard the wonderful news that John had been accepted into the Youngcare and MS Queensland apartments. It was the best news we had heard since his stroke,” John’s sister Maree said.
John will be able to call these apartments ‘home’ and continue his rehabilitation in an environment that is suitable for his age, have the freedom of choice, independence and dignity that we all deserve. (source: www.youngcare.com.au/johns-story, 24.7.17)Pictured: New resident John, family, friends, MS Queensland and Youngcare staff at the Official Opening of the Albany Creek Apartments.
