Central West Mums would like to help spread the word about ways you can help people in our community which is essential in addressing various challenges we face. GoFundMe pages and charities are powerful tools for showing your support. Together we can make a positive impact and create a stronger, more resilient community. On this page, you’ll find a regular updated board with links to fundraising and ways to get involved and support our Central West community.
Join us at Armour Body’s “Cardio for Kevin” fundraiser (Kev’s Brain Cancer fundraiser) – published November 24, 2023.
This event is dedicated to supporting 11-month-old Kevin, who is battling brain cancer. Participate in our conditioning and boxing classes, indulge in supplement tastings, enjoy a hot BBQ, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes generously provided by our sponsors.
You don’t need to be a member of Armour Body Gym to participate and all levels of fitness are welcome.
Kev’s Fight Against ATRT (Brain Cancer) – published November 9th, 2023
If you’d like to help support the family during this very difficult time, we ask you to please consider donating to this GoFundMe.
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Help our Willa beat this brain tumour – published July 7, 2023
Our beautiful friend Willa Arantz was recently diagnosed with a rare brain tumour – a huge shock to her and everyone in her life. On the 29th of May, Willa had complex brain surgery at Macquarie University Hospital where neurosurgeons were successfully able to remove most of her tumour. Next Willa faces an intensive round of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. This essential next step will be tough for Willa as she battles the symptoms from surgery and her ongoing treatment. Many friends have asked “How can I help?” – well this is how; read more here on how to support Willa and her family.
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Help Teddy become an assistance dog – published July 6, 2023
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Help Olivia Stay Strong as she battles Lymphona! – published June 11, 2023
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Prostate Cancer and KIDS at Orange Health Service – published June 8, 2023
Fiona Wilson is organising a fundraiser on behalf of Prostate Cancer Institute. Do you want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money in aid of Prostate Cancer Institute ant the KIDS Ward at Orange Heath Service and every donation will help. I am cutting my off hair -SHAVING IT ACTUALLY. Donate here on this Go Fund Me link.
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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – published May 4, 2023
The Middle Coffee Shop in Orange (Level 3, Orange Central Centre, Orange NSW) invites you to join them for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on the 20 May from 2pm – 4pm. Tickets are $30 per person which you can buy at The Middle Coffee Shop.
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Tuberous Sclerosis Australia Global Awareness Day – May 15
“Global awareness day is May 15th and you can help families like ours have someone to turn to for life changing help and support. As a parent of a child living with TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex), we are so grateful to TSA (Tuberous Sclerosis Australia). TSA’s assistance has been invaluable in helping our family navigate life with TSC and it is your generosity that makes this support possible”.
Shared by Samantha in our Central West Mums community.
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Ex-Services Orange Flood Donation hub
Response has been amazing, so the club is at capacity for receiving physical goods. Redirecting efforts to gift vouchers and cash donations to the front desk of the club. Thank you. For updates, please see their Insta @orangeexservicesclub
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Support people impacted by floods in Eugowra
Organiser: GIVIT
Donations will go to GIVIT’s Eugowra Flood Appeal, and will be used to purchase essential items and services for those affected. 100% of publicly donated money received by GIVIT for the Eugowra Flood Appeal is used to buy exactly what’s needed, when it’s needed.
For the Storms and Flooding page where you can choose a location to see what items are needed, click on this GIVIT link here.
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Eugowra Community Children’s Centre – Preschool/Childcare Centre has lost everything in flooding
My full name is Georgia Watt and I am located in Peak Hill. I am helping to coordinate as my sister is on the Preschool Committee and I am supporting the centre getting back up and running. Donations of craft supplies, giftcards and more accepted as well as cash donations to the Eugowra Community Children’s Centre Inc fundraising account.
Please phone: 0437 112 173 for the full bank account details to make a donation.
For more updates and photos on the Eugowra Preschool Centre head to Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/EugowraCCC/
Organiser: K Strahorn
To help raise funds and support Molong click on this link here.
World’s Greatest Shave – Megan Eberhard is shaving for blood cancer – Date published October 24, 2022
Organiser: Megan Eberhard
This horrible disease effect’s so many children and their families.Please help me reach my goal of $1500 every donation counts, small or large. To help these families at a time of need. Even better get on board and do the shave.I’m taking part in World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation! I’m on a mission to shave the world from blood cancer.
Will you help by sponsoring me? Click here to sponsor Megan.
Help Tivarna and her daughters – Date published August 11, 2022
Organiser: Tivarna Johnson
Urgent Housing For Refugees – Date published August 4, 2022
Organiser: Philippa Waters
Hi, my name is Pip. I am helping to raise funds to transform the old convent in Molong, NSW, into a livable, 7-bedroom house for Ukrainian refugees. Read more on how to support here.
In Memory of Willow James Ruddy for Heartfelt – Date published July 26th, 2022
Organiser: Marea Ruddy
We are raising funds for Heartfelt in memory of our baby girl Willow James who was born sleeping peacefully at 21 weeks gestation on July 2nd, 2022. Read more on how to support here.
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Central West Mums has made discretionary contributions to local charities like Heartfelt, Housing Plus, Huntington’s Disease, Tuberous Sclerosis Australia, and the Centre for Regional and Remote Mental Health since launching our community focused website in September 2020.