#DoSomething Day: Good triumphs over evil
TWITTER is known as a place for trolls and haters.But today the feel good #DoSomething Day hashtag is trending at number 1 on the platform in Australia.
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TWITTER is known as a place for trolls and haters.
But in a case of good triumphing over evil, NewsLocal’s social initiative to promote volunteering and charity work today has seen the #DoSomething Day hashtag trending at number 1 on Twitter in Australia.
#dosomethingday is now trending in Australiahttps://t.co/YRBnOV9tbs pic.twitter.com/hfZTtHMNvm
— Trends Australia (@TrendsAustralia) July 19, 2017
“With all the grim news around at the moment, #DoSomething Day attempts to turn the focus on what binds us together as communities,” said Kathy Lipari, Editor in Chief - NewsLocal.
Kathy and other NewsLocal staff shared the #DoSomething Day love today by handing out chocolates in Martin Place.
NewsLocal papers across Sydney shone a light on community activities including cleaning up local beaches, feeding the homeless, planting trees and book swaps.
DoSomething co-founder and managing director Jon Dee said it was wonderful that so many people and charities got involved in this year’s DoSomething Day.
“It’s really positive seeing Australians give back to the community in such a big way,” Mr Dee said.
“Whether it’s Meals on Wheels, your local RSPCA shelter or your local charity op shop, there are lots of causes we can help in our local communities. DoSomething Day has succeeded in making people aware of the many ways we can give back.
“Here at the DoSomething charity we’re really grateful to NewsLocal and ClubsNSW for making DoSomething Day such a big success.”
ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said he was extremely proud of the efforts made by their member clubs for Do Something Day 2017.
“It was an enormous success. Clubs right across the state got involved by holding charity drives, hosting lunches for volunteer groups, and donating their time to local charities,” Mr Ball said.
“Clubs are committed to making valuable contributions to their communities, so it was great fit for the industry to give their best and get behind this celebration of volunteering, donating and acts of kindness.”
2GB radio host Ben Fordham got into the spirit of DoSomething Day, doing a live broadcast from Revesby Workers’ Club from 3pm-6pm.
Club members snapped up Ben’s Bangers, a special sausage cooked up on the day with the proceeds of gold coin donations going to the Asbestos Diseases Foundation, matched dollar for dollar by ClubsNSW.
Few activities could match the joy brought on by the surprise Christmas in July party held for sick children and their families at Ronald McDonald House in Westmead.
Castle Hill RSL, Parramatta RSL and Lynwood Country Club, together with former Parramatta Eel Nathan Hindmarsh; staff from NewsCorp Australia papers the Hills Shire Times, Rouse Hill Times and Parramatta Advocate; and Event Cinemas Castle Hill and Parramatta, transformed Ronald McDonald House into a Christmas wonderland.
The children and their families returned from their hospital treatments to the surprise party, taking part in Christmas cookie decorating, Christmas pizza making, a candy bar, Christmas craft, face painting, balloons, entertainers, presents and, of course a visit from the man in red himself, Santa.
Ronald McDonald House Westmead Executive Officer Belinda Woolford said the charity relies heavily on community and corporate support to keep their doors open 365 days of the year.
“Having a group like Castle Hill RSL donate their time to host a Winter Wonderland-themed dinner means that families with seriously ill children won’t have to come home to the stress of worrying about preparing a healthy dinner, but it also brings a sense of fun and normalcy to the House as the kids play together,” she said.
Celebrities also lent their support to the initiative with Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta kicking off training for his ninth Tour de Cure Charity ride, former NRL player Steve Menzies signing up to raise money for the Mark Hughes Foundation by doing a charity hike to Everest Base Camp and radio duo Fitzy and Wippa giving flood victim Amie a cheque to replace her damaged furniture.
Thousands of ordinary every day Aussies also got on board for #DoSomething Day — buying treats for their colleagues, giving blood, donating money and helping injured animals.
Shoutout to our awesome volunteers! What are you doing for #dosomethingday today? To get involved with us, check out https://t.co/tYcYCH5V4k pic.twitter.com/fBCHWLlGAR
— McGrath Foundation (@McGrathFdn) July 19, 2017
#dosomethingday Large pure wool knitted pouches & cotton liners needed for joeys in care see https://t.co/teN9sxwq4i #australianknitters pic.twitter.com/EyVed93zDu
— WIRES (@WIRES_NSW) July 19, 2017
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@atc_races supported #dosomethingday by volunteering, donating 155kg of #food & donating money to #foodbank! #dosomethingday #giveyourbest pic.twitter.com/08Y8spiUDv
— Foodbank NSW & ACT (@FoodbankNSWACT) July 19, 2017
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@MarineRescueNSW volunteers seize the day on #dosomethingday, celebrating the extraordinary contributions made by everyday Australians. pic.twitter.com/VHS0xBQI5F
— Marine Rescue NSW (@MarineRescueNSW) July 18, 2017
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— GirlGuidesAustralia (@girlguidesaust) July 18, 2017
The word is also spreading internationally, with UK charity The Whole World Mobilising sharing the #DoSomething Day message with its 11,543 followers on its Facebook page.
To get involved, Tweet, Instagram or Facebook a picture of your good deed using the hashtags #dosomethingday and #giveyourbest to appear on our social media wall.
Go to www.dosomethingday.com.au/newslocal to find out more and see the amazing stories gathered so far.
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