Monthly Archives: June 2013

Major radio stations unite for Radio Lollipop on 28 June 2013

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Major radio stations in Brisbane and the Gold Coast will create history when they join forces for Radio Lollipop on Friday 28 June. This is an important story for all Queensland families!

Imagine just for a moment spending time in hospital. You’ve never been to hospital before, and everything you see and hear feels unfamiliar and a little scary. Doctors and nurses keep coming in and out of the room… a room you have to share with strangers, all at a time when you feel stressed and unwell. Now imagine for a moment this happening to you as a small child…

Our team of Radio Lollipop volunteers support children in hospital with a range of entertainment and activities that brighten their day, but the biggest toy in our toy box is the RADIO. Nothing is more powerful than watching a child smile for the first time all day because they heard their name on the radio, or seeing a child forget their cares as they sing along to their favourite song.

Our Radio Lollipop volunteers share experiences like these with more than 12,000 Queensland kids every year! And now more than ever they need YOUR help!

Eight major radio stations in South East Queensland are rising to the challenge including Brisbane’s 4BC, 4BH, B105, 4MMM, 4KQ, 97.3FM, 106.9 Nova FM, 612 ABC and Gold Coast ABC. So listen out for Radio Lollipop on Friday 28 June and help us raise $250,000 so that Radio Lollipop can relocate to three new Queensland children’s hospitals.

Donate on 28 June by calling 1300 728 931 or donate now at rldo.radiolollipop.org/donate

Uniform Free Day raises over $100,000

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 After 18 years of this successful event we have hit the $100,000 mark and raised $103,065.75, over $5,000 more than last year.  This could not have been achieved without the full support of Transperth, bus depots, train operations, local businesses, schools and the local communities – so thank you!

The money raised will be put towards the purchase of more books, craft, music, prizes and the maintenance and development of our radio program, all of which will result in more laughs and smiles from sick children in Princess Margaret, Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup, Murdoch, Rockingham and Kalgoorlie hospitals.

With the New Children’s Hospital moving well into the design phase, Radio Lollipop’s attention must also focus on building a new studio, including complete fit out, equipment, storage and office facilities.  A portion of funds raised from this year’s UFD will be put towards the new studio fund.

 We look forward to another successful event in 2014!

Tallebudgera Lions Club Supports Radio Lollipop Gold Coast

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The Tallebudgera Lions Club has helped Radio Lollipop continue to put smiles on sick kids’ faces by making a generous donation to Radio Lollipop Gold Coast.

The Club invited Radio Lollipop Gold Coast Chairperson Martine Simonds and PR Officer Jaime Siu to a recent Club event and cheerfully presented them with a $250 donation. Club President Steve Marlor and Treasurer Roy Mitchell expressed great interest towards Radio Lollipop Gold Coast, with one of the members asking the volunteers for the Radio Lollipop wish list. “We support the local community first and it was a unanimous decision to go ahead and support the good work of Radio Lollipop volunteers,” Mr Mitchell said.

Radio Lollipop is completely self-funded by community donations and all funds go directly to running programs and craft activities to cheer up sick children in hospital. The Lions Club donation will help Radio Lollipop lift children’s spirits each weeknight at the Gold Coast Hospital.

The Gold Coast team is also currently fundraising for a big transition from the Southport Hospital Campus to the brand new Gold Coast University Hospital in late September this year. If you would like to help, please donate via rldo.radiolollipop.org/donate

Thank you to all the members of the Tallebudgera Lions Club for your support.

Abseil Success for Radio Lollipop Edinburgh

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On Sunday 16th June, 11 Radio Lollipop Edinburgh volunteers and supporters took part in the South Queensferry Rotary Club Forth Bridge Abseil Event.  To date the team have raised over £2000 for the charity.

Radio Lollipop presenters also be provided live commentary and entertainment on the day which involved lots of people abseiling for various charities.

The Radio Lollipop Edinburgh Abseil Team included:

Dougie Robertson,    Sam Smith,    Ellie Storey

Kirsty Sandilands,    Chris Sharp,   Phyl Smithson

Bob Webster,    Rebecca Barrett,    Jade Donnelly

Mhairi Steel,    Sean  Duff

Well done to all of the volunteers and supporters who took part, everyone at Radio Lollipop Edinburgh is very proud of you, and extremely grateful for your fundraising efforts.

You can still show your support and donate – please visit: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/RLAbseil

Photo: Sam Smith mid-way through her abseil