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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jacqui — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:08:26 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Not only does it provide a platform for breast cancer charities to raise awareness of their work and of the disease, it is also an opportunity to remind women to be breast aware for earlier detection.

So wear something pink to raise awareness, give hope to someone you know that is fighting or have fought the disease.

Great initiative – merging sports and event marketing skills for Charity

Jacqui — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:26:37 +0000

Came across this great initiative from a group of George Brown students in the Post-Graduate Sports and Event Marketing program who are looking to make a difference. Putting their love of sports and savvy event planning skills, “Activ9″ as they call themselves ( as it is made up of 8 George Brown students) is hosting Free to Run in support of Free the Children on Saturday, July 9th 2011. The day will feature both a 5 km and 10 km run through Toronto’s High Park as well as a BBQ, silent auction, raffle, and of course loads of fun!

Free the Children offers a holistic approach to community development that empowers children and their families by providing the tools and support they need to break the cycle of poverty. Spearheaded by their Adopt-A-Village development program, Free the Children’s global projects have raised sufficient funds to build over 650 schools and school rooms as well as water projects in various global communities.

So if you are a runner and want to help Free the Children.

Registration Website Address (through Running Room): http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=6665

Email: freetorun2011@gmail.com

Cherry Handbag Organizer perfect for LV bags

Jacqui — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:30:05 +0000

I was invited to the charity event at the LV store on Bloor today. It was held in honor of Chris Bosh. Not being a big sports fan, I was wondering what this was all about. According to the personnel at Louis Vuitton – Rappers and basket ball players love LV and are supporters of the brand, so they thought it would be a great idea to let the Music and Sports world collide and at the same time throw it a few shopaholics like myself in the mix.

So the event tonight is to meet and greet Chris Bosh ( famous Raptor’s basketball player) and part of the proceeds of tonight’s sale is donated to Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

Obviously I could not find a better excuse to shop. So I was testing out all these handbags. You should have seen the WoWs and Ahs… as I yanked out my medium size cherry handbag organizer and plopped it into different handbags. The manager at LV started asking me where did I find this, patrons were putting up their hands that they want it too.

So at the end of the evening, I am the proud owner of a new LV bag and gained a few potential lovers of the Cherry handbag organizer - a gadget to fuel their passion for switching handbags.

Diva Day – end violence vs women

Jacqui — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:53:57 +0000

The word “Diva” (English pronunciation: /ˈdiːvə/, Italian: [ˈdiːva]) often relates to prima donna with a negative connotation.

However, Diva day is really a day of positive energy brought on by “girl power” to make the world a better place. From 10am to 3pm, you get to learn about how to better your life, do some yoga, sample some great food and do some shopping. Perfect day out with your girlfriends, mom and daughters.

Goneshopping.ca participated last year. You know us, we are just a few Geeky shopaholics hiding behind the computer. So this is our big day out and one of the very few events we show up to.

Not knowing what to expect, we were out there for the experience. For the very least, I can get to shop a bit too. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. The energy was amazing, people were so nice and happy. Shoppers were easy going and provided us great feedback. Well, from the shopping pattern we saw – they are Glam and Green.

So we are back again this year.

Support to end violence against woman and come out to DIVA DAY. Hope to see you there. Come by our booth. Bring a print out of the blog, and I have a special gift for you. See Ya!!!

April 18th , 2010

10am-3pm

Japanese Cultural Centre

Haiti Rescue – Gone Shopping wants to help

Jacqui — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:43:46 +0000

From now till the end of January , for every stainless steel Klean Kanteen sold, we will donate 100% of the profit of the bottle to the Red Cross Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Given that the Canadian Government is matching donations up to $50 million in Canada, your dollar will go a long way.

October – National Breast Cancer awareness month

Jacqui — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:18:58 +0000

October is Breast Cancer awareness month so we want to raise some money for breast cancer research.

1) Join our facebook page and we will donate 50 cents to Breast cancer reasearch.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/GoneShoppingca/8961983143

2) Shop at our Oct- Breast Cancer Boutique ( everything pink)

We will donate 10% to Breast Cancer research on the items.

http://www.goneshopping.ca/store/index.php/cPath/403

Spread the word, spread the love and help us to raise money and awareness of this great cause.

Keep well and here are some tips we have picked up:

1) Sleep well – make sure you get enough

2) Reduce your risk with FemMed Breast Health.

3) Exercise

4) 10 foods to help prevent Breast cancer

Fundraising : QUALITY AND STYLE RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Jacqui — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:00:57 +0000

For schools and day cares, sports teams and clubs, camps and community groups and anyone wanting to raise funds and make great choices!

Gone Shopping is giving back! It’s fundraising made easy. Shop online for fabulous products without leaving the comfort of your own home.

It’s time to feel good about your shopping. Fundraising in just 3 simple steps!

1. Register your school or organization
2. Get Shopping at www.goneshopping.ca
3. Receive your products and your funds raised!

For more information on how Gone Shopping can be a fundraising partner, you can download our fundraising pdf or email us at info@goneshopping.ca.