Charities we will be supporting throughout 2021
| MONTH | NAME OF CHARITY | WISH LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED |
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JANUARY
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LITTLE WONDER RPA (NSW)
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Jumpers, Cardigans, Ensemble Sets, size Preemie to Newborn. NO beanies, only in sets. Blankets & Throws 55 x 55cm square & 70 x 50cm oblong, no thicker than 8 ply these are tiny babies. Toys, Bears or the like up to 20cm tall
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JANUARY |
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CANBERRA (ACT) |
Knitted/crocheted or sewn animals - NOT TEDDY BEARS please. We find the children are more receptive to different animals.
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JANUARY
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WOUNDED HEROES AUSTRALIA (QLD)
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Beanies, fingerless gloves - all ages
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JANUARY CHALLENGE - CLOSING JAN 31 |
RPAH - ICU PALLIATIVE CARE (NSW) NUMBER OF BLANKETS REQUIRED WILL BE GIVEN OUT ASAP |
100 x 100cm or 80 x 120cm blankets - acrylic preferred, bright colours |
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ONGOING CHALLENGE - WHOLE OF YEAR
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THE CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY (NSW)
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Cat blankets 50 x 50 cm and machine washable cat toys |
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FEBRUARY
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GEELONG MUMS (VIC)
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V- neck vests up to size 5, Knitted/Crochet Teddies/Toys, Cot Blankets 120cm x 150cm, Single Bed Blankets 120cm x 180cm, Pram Blankets 100cm sq, Single bed linen, Children's underwear up to 16yrs, bath towels, face washers, baby toiletries, body wash adults, family size shampoo/conditioner, Squares 25cm. Or if you'd prefer to send a coles, colesmyer or Woolworths gift card l can purchase items they need that way saves on heavy postage. |
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FEBRUARY
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CANBERRA ONCOLOGY (ACT) |
Soft beanies and chemo hats in adult sizes only. Seamless knit/ crocheted/loomed styles; no open or lacy patterns over the crown. Any yarn is acceptable, as long as it feels soft against bare skin. Please avoid green or orange or yellow framing the face (if possible). Knee rugs ( 90cms to 100cms ) and larger rugs (perhaps throw rug size) for on top of beds are also requested. |
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FEBRUARY
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KOMBI CLINIC (QLD)
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Adult only Beanies and any hand coverings - unisex colours. |
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FEBRUARY CHALLENGE CLOSING WHEN TARGET REACHED |
THE SOUP ANGELS (VIC) CHALLENGE |
25 each of beanies, scarves and gloves. Dark, gender neutral colours preferred (no brights or pastels). 10 blankets - lap size or single bed. 25cm squares also accepted. |
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MARCH
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CARE ESSENTIALS (NSW)
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Unisex Mens and ladies beanies and scarves in darker colours. Traditional Scarves NOT cowls! Blankets in any colours |
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MARCH
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WERRIBEE MERCY SPECIAL CARE NURSERY (VIC) |
Crocheted or knitted blankets using cotton, acrylic or pure wool 60cm x 60cm. Sewn or quilted blankets 1m x 1m. These items are used in the nursery & often taken home by parents. Werribee has people of many cultures who often arrive with absolutely nothing |
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MARCH
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MUM'S SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NEED (MSFIN) (VIC) |
Teddies/animals, dolls, balls, comfort toys Knit, Crochet, Sewn Age - New Born to under 3 years - with no plastic eyes, beads or choking hazards Age 3 years and upwards - dolls, teddies, animals etc Blankets – Girls, Boys & Unisex colours - Knit, Crochet, Sewn Bassinet – 70 - 80cm x 100 - 120cm (prefer not crochet due to little finger can become caught) Cot – 120cm x 150cm or 100 x 120 cm Pram Blanket – 75cm x 100cm |
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MARCH CHALLENGE CLOSING WHEN TARGET REACHED |
SALVATION ARMY TAMWORTH (VIC) |
50 Beanies, scarves and gloves for men: dark colors |
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APRIL
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WOOMERA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION (NSW) |
clothes for 0-18 year old male and female ( tracksuit pants, scarves, beanies, tee shirts, skivvy's, let your mind run free), toiletries ( toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorants etc), blankets. Aboriginal colours are more than welcome., |
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APRIL
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THE FOOTPATH LIBRARY (NSW) |
Beanies and traditional scarves in plain, dark colours (e.g. black, brown, navy, dark grey) for adults. Normal sized beanies, not extra large. No cowls and no green items please. Indigenous coloured beanies and scarves for adults and children
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APRIL
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FRANKSTON HOSPITAL (VIC)
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New Born size beanie and Matinee jacket sets. Humidicrib Covers 49cm x 87cm knit or crochet. These can also be sewn. Blankets from 60x60cm up to 80x80cm. Please no open weave crochet where little fingers can get caught. Soft toys for newborns |
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APRIL CHALLENGE CLOSING APRIL 30 |
RPAH - ICU PALLIATIVE CARE (NSW) - Numbers needed will be advised closer to Challenge commencing |
100 x 100cm or 80 x 120cm blankets - acrylic preferred, bright colours |
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MAY
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REACHING OUT: MELBOURNE WEST (VIC) |
Beanies, scarves, drawstring/shopping bags, gloves and mittens plus blankets Single/Double bed size - adult sizes only, any colour though male colours preferred as it's mostly men using their help. Our standard 25cm squares are also acceptable |
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MAY
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LOGAN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CENTRE (QLD) |
Blankets, all sizes from puppy/kitten to large dog sizes - knit, sew, crochet. Cat and kitten toys. Dog Coats all sizes. |
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MAY
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FNQ CROCHET FOR CHARITY (QLD) |
Blankets 80 to 120 cm square acrylic only knit or crochet, adult beanies acrylic |
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MAY
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ONEEIGHT0 (VIC) |
fingerless gloves, scarves, socks, beanies, children's items such as teddies |
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MAY CHALLENGE CLOSING WHEN TARGET REACHED |
DONATION CHAIN INC - CHALLENGE ONLY (VIC) |
40 gloves - fingerless only. My pattern from my collection for NHC would be perfect. Gender neutral colours as help is mostly for older men. |
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JUNE
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MIDLAND HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY DEPT (WA) |
Toys knitted and crochet up to approx 35cm |
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JUNE
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AMARANTH FOUNDATION (NSW) |
scarves, beanie's, fingerless gloves, toiletries |
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JUNE
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A BETTER LIFE FOR FOSTER KIDS (VIC) |
Knitted or crochet blankets 1x1m and 1.2 x1.2m.Knitted crochet soft toys. Sewn bibs and toiletry bags. Children's singlets and PJ s |
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JUNE
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COTTAGE BY THE SEA (VIC) |
Knee rugs, 100 by 100 cms. Any colours. Knit, crochet or sew. The kids use them for their movie nights and will take them home. |
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JULY
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WOMEN'S LIFE CENTRE LAVINGTON (NSW) |
baby clothes for 000-3 in size. baby blankets, up to 120cm x 120cm, baby toiletries ( wipes baby shampoo, lotions etc.), maybe a special little something for Mum's doing it tough. |
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JULY
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ST KILDA MUMS (VIC)
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cot blankets (1.25m x 1.5m) and bassinet blankets (1m x 0.8m) and knitted teddies https://www.stkildamums.org/blogs/how-to-guides
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JULY CHALLENGE CLOSING JULY 31 |
RPAH - ICU PALLIATIVE CARE (NSW) - Numbers needed will be advised closer to challenge commencing |
100 x 100cm or 80 x 120cm blankets - acrylic preferred, bright colours |
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JULY CHALLENGE CLOSING WHEN TARGET REACHED |
KINDNESS KITCHEN - CHALLENGE ONLY (VIC) |
30 each of beanies, scarves & gloves. Adult sizes, dark gender neutral colours (no brights or pastels) 30 blankets - adult lap size or single bed. 25cm squares also accepted. |
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AUGUST
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AMANA LIVING (WA) |
Lap blankets as well as twiddle blankets for dimenta patients |
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SEPTEMBER
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BRIGALOW COUNTRY COMMUNITY CLUB (QLD) |
Toiletries - specifically for men/shampoo & conditioner combined, deodorant- specifically for women/body wash, hand cream. After talking to Pam, I suggest that you can keep the cost of purchasing and postage down by donating $5.00 through Pam or myself. You can also buy a gift card, especially if a few of you are in the same group and post to me. |
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OCTOBER
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BACKYARD HABITATS (QLD)
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pouches 20 x 30cm (ratio 1 x 1.5) up to pillowcase size (sewn around 2 long sides and one short side leaving the other short side open - no need for a drawstring), nests all sizes, pouch liners cotton material, similar sizes to pouches, double sew (french seam) so no threads are showing that could choke an animal, wraps - cotton material hemmed with no threads showing 50cm up to 100cm square |
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OCTOBER CHALLENGE CLOSING OCT 31 |
RPAH - ICU PALLIATIVE CARE (NSW) - Numbers needed will be advised closer to challenge commencing
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100 x 100cm or 80 x 120cm blankets - acrylic preferred, bright colours |