Each month we will be posting a Bingo, this is a list of items that you can purchase and donate, all of which will be distributed through our programs. We would love for you to complete a row, column or entire Bingo but even one item will go a long way to helping!! You can mail in your item/s or drop them off to one of our collection points. You could also purchase online and have it mailed directly to us. Send us an email admin@tinysparkswa.org.au if you need more info. We truly appreciate your support 🙌🏻💜
Neonatal November Bingo!
Bingo! All year we have been hearing how this year is one like no other! COVID has certainly had an impact across all areas of life, our organisation included. With grant funds being increasingly competitive, cash donations dwindling and the cost of living going up we are making a few changes to ensure we remain sustainable and can continue to grow and support more families.
Each month we will be posting a Bingo, this is a list of items that you can purchase and donate, all of which will be distributed through our programs. We would love for you to complete a row, column or entire Bingo but even one item will go a long way to helping!! You can mail in your item/s or drop them off to one of our collection points. You could also purchase online and have it mailed directly to us. Send us a message if you need more info. We truly appreciate your support 🙌🏻💜
We've joined the Stuck on You Crew
Are you in need of labels or personalised items? Look no further than Stuck on You! As you know we are funded via donation, grants and fundraising events. We’ve teamed up with Stuck on You as an Affiliate. That means if you shop through our link, not only will you get amazing service and products from Stuck on You, they will also make a small contribution to Tiny Sparks WA. As a 100% volunteer-run organisation every dollar makes a difference!
Giving Tuesday
Right now, more than ever before we need your help. With so many causes in desperate need, regular donations drying up and grant funds becoming more and more competitive, we need you 💜 Today is Giving Tuesday, we ask that you help us continue to help others by donating.
Each day approximately 12 West Australian babies are born requiring special care in a Neonatal Unit, totalling more than 4,000 WA babies each year. With more than 1,000 spending a week or more in a Neonatal Unit. The impact on families, especially those from regional WA who spend weeks and months in Perth is tremendous! These WA babies join more than 15 million babies born prematurely, globally each year, representing 10% of all births.
Prematurity is the leading cause of admission to a Neonatal Unit, but it is not the only reason. Many full-term infants are also admitted due to illness. We believe that education, support, advocacy and community awareness is vital. Can you help us continue this great work throughout 2020 and beyond?
HBF Run for a Reason
We’ve been participating in the HBF Run for a Reason as an organisation for the past 5 years and it’s always an excellent event! We would love for you to run, jog, wheel or walk your chosen distance as part of our team on Sunday May 19.
This year we are hoping to raise enough to complete a special project we’ve been thinking about for a little while. With several hospitals moving to Family Integrated Care (or similar) many parents are spending more time at hospital with their babies. Everyday 10 new WA families are thrown into the chaos that is the neonatal unit.
We’ve spoken with families, consulted with the hospitals, and they were wrapped with our plans! The funds raised from this years HBF Run for a Reason will directly fund items for 4 hospitals and include -
several phone recharging stations
creation of new milestone cards which will be downloadable FREE from our website
several milestone card display boards, containing printed cards for parents to use and keep when in hospital
several customisable ‘going home’ signs so families can take a photo when being discharged
microwave
coffee machine
We’ve negotiated discounts and in-kind support, but to achieve all of this we need to raise $7,240. We are so hopeful of surpassing this target, and extra funds will go straight into our Care Package program.
If you haven’t already signed up, take advantage of the early bird special and register to be part of our team. Choose ‘Individual’ then ‘I’m part of a team’. The team name is Tiny Sparks WA.
We can’t wait to see you there!
