Category Archives: Charity

Roundup of Million Paws Walk

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Congratulations to Team Elly who won the Nextra Chermside Newsagency ‘Top Fundraiser’ award for 2014! They were recognised as the No. 1 fundraiser in Queensland as well as No. 2 in Australia with a total of $5,410 donated to the charity. Well done and thank you to all who participated and supported the RSPCA’s exceptional work this year.

We would like to share the heartfelt message Team Elly sent to our staff here at Nextra Chermside Newsagency:

Thank you so much for your support of this deserving cause; we really felt special winning your cups for the last 3 years and they have always been exhibited at our victory BBQ after the event! Your cups go to their position in the pride of place in my office: on top of my book shelf. I feel really encouraged that businesses like yours and those who supported our fundraising efforts still exist in our community.

Did you know :

  • $30 provides shelter and care for a neglected dog?
  • $50 helps to provide heating for a kennel during the cold winter months?
  • $150 will desex a kitten awaiting adoption?
  • $240 provides vaccinations and microchipping for cats and dogs to ensure that they always find their way home?

We hope you will continue to support animal welfare through the RSPCA with your generous donations.

RSPCA Million Paws Walk – Nundah 2014

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Nextra Chermside Newsagency continues to sponsor the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk in Nundah in 2014. Join us and our canine companions in an effort to raise money for the invaluable work conducted by the RSPCA.

Taking part in the Million Paws Walk is a great way to help animals in need. Money raised through entry fees, the sale of merchandise and online fundraising will help to fund their critical work in the community, including the care of more than 18,000 dogs entering our shelters each year.

Nextra Chermside Newsagency awards seven trophies to Nundah’s best participants in the following categories:

  • Best Team
  • Smallest Pooch
  • Largest Pooch
  • Best Dressed
  • Most Talented
  • Top Fundraiser (Individual)

and the prestigious:

  • Top Fundraiser (Team) Award

We look forward to seeing you at the fun morning out!

Event Details:

When Sunday 18 May 2014
Time Registration: 8am
Walk commences: 9am
Location Boyd Park
Cnr Boyd St & Park Rd
Nundah QLD
Activities – Sausage Sizzle
– Coffee Van
– Snow Cones
– Aussie Pooch Mobile

 

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RSPCA ‘Imprint’ Magazine

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Our store was recently recognised as RSPCA Queensland’s top fundraiser for donations. We sincerely appreciate the support of our local community for donating to this great cause and ensuring the RSPCA can continue providing care to our wildlife and family pets.

Below, you will find a snippet from the RSPCA Imprint Magazine (Spring 2013). Please visit the RSPCA website for full publications of Imprint and further information about their organisation.

RSPCA 'Imprint' Spring 2013

RSPCA ‘Imprint’ Spring 2013

RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk 2013

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Million Paws Walk 2013

We would like to invite everyone in our community to help support the RSPCA’s annual family fun day.

Last year’s event was enjoyed by all – a perfect day to meet fellow canine-lovers and an opportunity for our four-legged friends to play!

What RSPCA Million Paws Walk
Where Boyd Park, Corner of Boyd St and Park Road
When Sunday 19th May 2013
Time Registration commences 8:00am; event concludes 11:00am
Cost Registration fee(s) apply; see RSPCA Website for more information.
Calendar Save this event to your calendar/phone.

Nextra Chermside Newsagency continues to proudly sponsor this event with an array of trophies and awards – get your team together and fundraise, come up with a creative costume or unique idea to be considered for one of the categories (below). The prizes are awarded by guest judges on the day!

Million Paws Walk Trophies

  • Major Prize Category
    • Nextra Chermside Newsagency Top Fundraiser Award
  • Minor Prize Categories
    • Best Dressed
    • Best Group
    • Best Team
    • Dog of the Show
    • Largest Pooch
    • Smallest Pooch

Harry is Shaving for a Cure!

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Can you support our staff member, Harry, for the Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘World’s Greatest Shave‘? Make sure you visit Westfield Chermside on Saturday 16th March to cheer Harry on!

If you can, we’d really appreciate your help to raise money for this worthy cause. Simply ask your operator to add a donation to you sale at the registers!

Can you support our staff member, Harry, for the Leukaemia Foundation's 'World's Greatest Shave'?

1,000 Likes for Ryder

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Ryder WithersIf you haven’t heard about 1-year-old Ryder Withers and his battle with Congenital Heart Disease, please check out our previous blog post.

In addition to promoting awareness for this cause, Nextra Chermside Newsagency will donate $1 to HeartKids QLD for every new “like” on our Facebook page until the Charity Auction on 11 August 2012 (to a maximum of A$1,000)

Make sure you encourage your friends, family and colleagues to support our mate Ryder and the wonderful work of HeartKids QLD.

Hit the “like” button NOW to get started!

Ryder’s Broken Heart

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Ryder Cooper Withers

Ryder Cooper Withers was born on 2 June 2011. He was born with a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and a condition known as Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF).

The team at Nextra Chermside Newsagency became aware of Ryder’s condition when his mother and grandmother came into our shop to get some helium balloons blown up for his first birthday. Since then, we have been actively following his progress and hope young Ryder will be able to visit us at Westfield Chermside in the near future.

In order to support Heartkids QLD, Ryder’s mother and father have organised a charity auction to support the organisation.

Date: Saturday 11 August 2012
Time: 12 noon – 3pm
Venue: Wilston-Grange AFC (35 Babarra St, Stafford)
Tickets: $55 Adults / $25 Children / 0-3yrs FREE
Purchase tickets from TryBooking

This would be an excellent opportunity to grab some unique memorabilia and support such a worthwhile organisation. Please see the links below for more information. We hope to see you at the event!

Links for Ryder:

Supporting McDowall State School

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At Nextra Chermside Newsagency, we proudly support the education of the youth in our local area. With the rollout of the new National Curriculum, the McDowall State School Parents and Citizens’ Association has organised sponsorship to assist the students and teachers with resources that are needed for their newly-developed teaching programs.

Our donation, along with many others’ contributions, can be won in a raffle at their up-and-coming Sports Carnival on 20th and 22nd June, so we encourage you to follow our lead and support the vision and goals demonstrated by one of our community’s great schools.

Prize for the raffle at McDowall State School

Matthew with the prize – activity books, reading books, art supplies, and new lunch boxes valued at $120!

Sponsoring RSPCA’s ‘Million Paws Walk’

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Million Paws Walk LogoOur newsagency proudly supports the RSPCA Million Paws Walk and this year we have decided to sponsor the award trophies in addition to the prizes we donate. They were just delivered and they’re looking great!

Make sure you bring your pampered pooches along on Sunday 20 May – for more information, check out the Brisbane walk or search their website for your nearest location. We hope you consider joining us to support this worthy organisation.