It’s come to that time of year again and Borders books in Glasgow have chosen us as their nominated charity for the year. At the entrance of the book-tastic store on Glasgow’s famous style mile there will be a massive giving tree for members of the public to leave presents and gifts for the radio lollipop volunteers to give out to the children on Christmas day.

So if you or your business wish to donate or to get more information on this project please phone 07768466264 and ask for Andrea or email Andrea.Dakers@radiolollipop.org.

Borders Books Glasgow
98 Buchanan St, Glasgow – 0141 222 7700

3RD DECEMBER 2009 – HARLEY DAVIDSON BIKERS CHARITY AUCTION – all proceeds going towards RL Bristol – (Venue and times to be confirmed)

12TH DECEMBER 2009 – HARLEY DAVIDSON BIKERS CHRISTMAS VISIT

The HOGS will be coming to visit with gifts for the playroom and presents for us to give to the children. Come and watch the spectacular bikes as they roar up to the Hospital and cause chaos parking outside the BRI! Please come and show your appreciation to them as they have been great supporters of RL Bristol for the last couple of years.

23rd DECEMBER 2009 – CHRISTMAS PRESENT GIVEAWAY – It’s our annual festive craziness that is the Christmas Present Giveaway. All Bristol RL volunteers are invited to come in and visit the wards and help spread some festive cheer. Fancy dress not compulsory but always adds to the fun!

21st JANUARY 2010 – RADIO LOLLIPOP BRISTOL AGM – COMPULSORY FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND–
Further information to follow shortly.

E-Z Sports and volunteers from the Radio Lollipop team in Miami have been organising the first ever annual Turkey Bowl Flag Football event.

For 2 days, on 21-22 Novermber 2009, at Kendall Soccer park, Miami, teams of adults and youths will participate in a variety of games with all proceeds going to Radio Lollipop, based at the Miami Children’s Hospital.

Peter Martin from E-Z Sports said, “Being a former resident at MCH I think it’s well worth it! We anticipate that with every passing year the tournament will grow as far as participants and sponsors goes. In time this tournament will be the event that the children and adults alike will be looking forward to each year. We would also like to schedule a day before the tournament where some of our youth teams go and visit MCH and Radio Lollipop. They will go in uniform and visit those kids who cannot attend the tournament and pass out their team t-shirts making them honorary team members or pass out footballs with their signatures on it – each team will do something different.”

For more information on the event please call: JP @ 786.385.8742 or Luis @ 305.416.8094 or email Peter at: pmartin@e-zsports.org.

Radio Lollipop WA will recieve over AU $4,500 in funding from telecommunications company, Optus, as part of the Optus Connecting Communities Grant Program this month.

The financial support, awarded to Radio Lollipop WA, will allow the entertainment charity to broadcast music, stories, games and competitions to five hospitals across the state. The not-for-profit organisation helps children and adolescents connect through a radio program, providing a positive distraction in their time of need.

“Children who spend a lot of time in hospital for serious or chronic conditions are often isolated from their peers and the wider community. This generous gift from Optus will enable us to upgrade the equipment in the Radio Lollipop Studio and provide the children and volunteers with access to a fully functional studio, making a positive difference in the lives of sick children,” Robyn De Boni, Honourable Chairperson at Radio Lollipop, WA.

“Radio Lollipop WA is a fantastic service to help young people in hospital feel less isolated and engage with others in similar situations,” Jann Kohlman, Optus Group Manager, Sponsorship and Community Programs said.

“We look forward to connecting more children with Radio Lollipop as the initiative rolls out to additional hospitals, especially in regional Western Australia,” Ms Kohlman said.

This year, Optus awarded over $150,000 to 31 Australian not-for-profit organisations, as part of its annual Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program. The funding, of up to $5,000 per project, will help reduce social isolation for those in need and reconnect disengaged youth in the community. It is an essential part of Optus’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Radio Lollipop was nominated by an Optus employee, as staff were strongly encouraged to apply on behalf of not-for-profit organisations.

“I am delighted Optus staff nominated so many worthy projects for support. Optus employees are involved in many community organisations in their own personal lives and Optus is proud to support the communities in which we live and work,” Ms Kohlman said.