We (together with all of you :) ) have done it again! Our last party for the year to celebrate a super jam packed and fun filled 2023! ๐๐ฅณโจ
A massive โจTHANK YOU โจto all our wonderful Brisbane Zouk lovers who came to our Xmas party last Sat , & especially to those of you who brought a gift for those in need. ๐ค๐๐
We managed to gather many goods, gifts & toys for the Salvation Army's Christmas appeal, which is just lovely and sure to be appreciated by the families receiving them. โค These have been dropped off under the Kmart Wishing Tree, and for those of you who'd like to still contribute, just visit your nearest Kmart store. :) ๐๐
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The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal for The Salvation Army Australia aims to create a brighter Christmas for Aussies experiencing hardship or crisis, through the delivery of gifts to those in need nationwide, including communities impacted by the cost of living.
๐ Join them in creating a positive change this Christmas. ๐
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/christmas/get-involved-this-christmas/kmart-wishing-tree-appeal/
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๐ฃ Exciting Update on Cash Donations to our 2 other selected charities -
Also, as you know, just by coming and dancing with us, you've helped to contribute to 2 wonderful causes dear to our hearts, with $10 from each ticket being donated to Opportunity International Australia and Charity Water ($5 per ticket to each). <3 <3
This year our aim was to double last year's donation.
And made up of a portion of your cover charge, some lovely and generous cash donations on the night, as well as a little contribution from us to top it up, we will be donating $800 to each organisation!
You will not believe how far this can go, so we are very excited, super appreciative and grateful. ๐๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค
๐Some more info for those who'd like to read more - ๐
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OPPORTUNITY AUS
Opportunity International Australia is ending poverty in developing countries โ one family and one community at a time.
Providing collateral free loans as small as $100AUD, Opportunity is changing lives by giving a person a 'hand up, not a handout' to set up and receive support to build their own small business and earn a livelihood to leave poverty behind.
๐ฝ Video - My Magic Mum - https://youtu.be/qmUssHTet28?si=jTzwGH0aJwbhK9Nx
To contribute further, Check Cloud9 Dance For a Good Cause - :)
https://fundraising.opportunity.org.au/cloud9zoukdanceforagoodcause
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CHARITY:WATER
71 million people in the world live without clean water.
By giving the gift of clean water youโll provide a basic human right, one that is still out of reach for nearly 1 in 10 people on the planet. Without clean water, cycles of poverty, illness, and limited opportunities persist. But with it? Communities โ and all the people within them โ begin to thrive.
This holiday season, you can help 200 communities gain access to the clean water they deserve. Give $40 to bring clean water to one person, or $240 to provide clean water for a family. No matter how much you give, 100% will fund community-owned water projects around the world.
Check Behrouz's profile and join him:
https://www.charitywater.org/behrouz-boroomand
๐ฝ & Here's a little video to tell you more about this beautiful cause:
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We love our little tradition & making a difference in othersโ lives through dancing โค , and once again we thank all of the dancers in our community who came to our Xmas Party and who have come to any of our events during the year. ๐ฅณ๐
We're so grateful to all of you! ๐
And special mentions to ... our wonderful volunteers for their time and care over the year, and also to those thoughtful people who just offer or 'lend a hand' just to be helpful, .... ๐
Our appreciation as well to our community & guest DJ's who bring their passion for music & dance and add their special vibe to our parties โจ๏ธ๐ต , and especially appreciation to all the other dance schools in Brisbane and Australia, helping to build this beautiful dance community that we are a part of <3 , and putting in their hearts & hard work to bring dancing into the lives of so many! <3
Love & Hugs from us! <3 ๐ค
Our warmest wishes to everyone for a happy holiday season! <3
See you all in 2024! ๐๐ค
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