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Workshop Brings Fun to Parenting

Jul 27th, 2010
by DJacoby.
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parenting funFrom the Bay area of California comes word of a project created in the Landmark Education SELP program designed to aid in effective parenting in the Asian American community, bringing fun and joy to the process. The project, created by Wendy Q. Chen, is a workshop event being held Saturday, August 7, at the Great American Theme Park in Santa Clara.

Chen, who owns American Financial Success (AFS), partnered with San Francisco educator Nancy Huang and Vincent Zeng of Soundtek Music to put on and host the event, which aims to create joyful, loving and trusting relationships between parents and children in the Asian American community.

Tickets for the event are $43, but the first 50 participants are only charged $25.80. The event begins promptly at 8am that Saturday – for more information call 415-806-5493 or email qhuan8882003@yahoo.com.

Clued Up Brighton Tackles Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Jul 21st, 2010
by Julia Taylor.
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anna1A day to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse is being created and is the project of Anna Bryman out of her Landmark SELP program. Named ‘Clued Up Brighton’, the event, being held Sunday, August 1st, will provide a fun day out on the Brighton beachfront as well as an opportunity for young people to see the real costs of drug and alcohol abuse.

The event will run from 2-10pm not far from Brighton’s West Pier. The entertainment for the day includes live bands, jugglers, magicians, stilt walkers and other interesting acts.

At the same time, the event will screen short films by people telling of the impact of drugs and alcohol on their lives, and local support groups on charities will be on hand to provide further information. Dozens of local groups have pitched in to sponsor the event.

beachfestivalBryman, in collaboration with poet Neil Sykes, has written lyrics for a song about the issue and is offering a contest for young songwriters to write their own melodies to fit the song. Three winners from the contest’s three different age categories will have their songs played the day of the show, professionally recorded by Warner Music studios and played on local radio – Juice 107.2, an event sponsor.

Bryman is passionate about the issue, having been personally affected by the death of her brother-in-law and the breakup of her marriage for reasons relating drugs and alcohol. To find out more information about the August 1st event, or to discover how to enter the melody writing contest, please visit the Clued Up Brighton site.

Caring for Dying Children in Developing Countries

Jun 22nd, 2010
by DJacoby.
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no child dies alongChildren in the developing world who suffer from terminal illnesses often spend their last days alone in poverty, misery and fear. Marie Wrinn, a nurse by training, formed the organization No Child Dies Alone to impact this situation and make sure quality hospice care is provided to children around the world. Her work initially began as a project in Landmark Education’s SELP course and evolved into what it is today.

In 2007 Wrinn heard of the work being done by an organization called Sunflower House in South Africa, and she began with a simple garage sale to support their efforts. In 2008 she visited Sunflower House to see how No Child Dies Alone could positively impact their efforts. Last year, Wrinn went to Honduras to assess conditions there at a children’s cancer clinic and hospital.

Wrinn saw how basic pedicatric hospice training could make a huge difference for caregivers, patients and family members. No Child Dies Alone is committed to delivering the tools by which caregivers can take care of children, their families and themselves.

This fall Wrinn is delivering a caregiver wellness presentation to an international audience of children’s hospice professionals at the Children’s Hospice International World Congress in Washington, DC. To find out more about No Child Dies Alone and the work they are doing, or to make a donation, visit them online at http://nochilddiesalone.org

‘Singles in the City’ Raises Over 20k for Cancer Centre

Jun 18th, 2010
by Julia Taylor.
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lovecologyRachel Raucci put on a singles event/cancer centre fundraiser as her project in Landmark Education’s SELP – dubbed lovecology, the event, held last November 21, raised over $20,000 for the St. Vincent’s Hospital Cancer Centre in Victoria, Australia.

The event, dubbed ‘Lovecology’ was attended by over 500 singles, according to reports. Held at the CQ Function Centre in Melbourne, the event delivered free champagne and food to attendees as well as a variety of raffled prizes donated by corporate sponsors.

The event was a dress-up affair, with a $60 ticket price. DJ’d by Mark Pellegrini and Andreas, and featured a performance by the ‘lovecology’ dancers. To find out more about St. Vincent’s foundation and the work that they do, please go to http://www.stvfoundation.com.au.

Assisting Wounded Warriors

May 27th, 2010
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Maryland real estate broker Lynn Semenuk is creating a project in the Landmark Education SELP program to modify the house of a disabled veteran so that they can move freely about their home. Titled Adapt Adobes for Wounded Warriors, the project came about out of Semenuk’s desire to see wounded veterans taken care of after their return the United States.

Through her many connections in the real estate business, Semenuk’s efforts have resulted in a number of local businesses who have pledged materials or services to make renovations, which could include widening doorways and lowering countertops and light swtiches for easy wheelchair access. Semenuk says that people have been eager and willing to step in and make a difference.

The project is now in the stage of selecting a candidate for assistance from Queen Anne, Talbot or Caroline county. To suggest a candidate or get involved, contact Semenuk at 410-827-5652. To read more details about Adapt Adobes, read the full story at the Shore Update website.

Novel Art Project Excites Children

May 6th, 2010
by Julia Taylor.
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According to the Donegal Democrat, a project created in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme has gotten youngsters in Ballyshannon involved in a novel project, that incorporates both art and recycling.

Valentia McGahern, who is both a retired art teacher and the chairperson of the Kilbarron Parish Pastoral Group, took up the project in the Landmark programme, which has now become a joint venture between the pastoral group and the Neighbourhood Youth Project (NYP).

McGahern indicates in the article that the project was an evolution of a recent community cleanup, which left waste materials to be discarded. Having young people take the materials and create sculptures which they could take real ownership of was a natural fit, she indicates. The project is designed to not only allow children to contribute in this way but also to allow them to make new friends.

The children, ages 10-13, have apparently shown great enthusiasm as workshops have taught them how to take the recycled materials, combine them with plaster and make a variety of sculptured works, such as masks.

Dara Hand, who led the workshops, sees the creation of a true community sculpture as a real possibility. McGahern and the pastoral group deeply thanked all the children and parents for taking part.

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