Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts

13 Sept 2014

The Thirst Project!

Hey everyone,

So today I wanted to write a blog post about 'The Thirst Project' inspired by YouTube sensation Connor Franta. 

To this date, one of my most popular blog posts was the one I did on filmmakers Jack and Finn Harries when they did 'The Rickshaw Run' for Teenage Cancer Trust last year in September which you can watch on YouTube or read more about below. 


Read 'The RickShaw Run' blog post here!


So yesterday was Connor's birthday and he launched his Prizeo campaign as his birthday wish - his wish was simply to help the lives of others! I thought this was incredible and such a beautiful concept. I feel passionate about charity work and people using their platforms to do better or to do good in this world, I think it is a very plausible thing no matter how big or small the difference you make. Whether you donate $1 or $10000, everything counts and I think that it's important to spread the word about things you believe in supporting.



This specific Prizeo Campaign is for a company known as 'The Thirst Project'. With one billion people in the world not having access to safe, clean drinking water and proper sanitization. The project started with the question "What could one person really do?". The truth is one person could provide clean water for a lifetime for just $25. One person can do so much for someone else, in a less fortunate position then themselves. 



I was really surprised at how informative this video was and it kind of put things into perspective for me. A little like a reminder to let me know my own blessings... such as the simplicity of having access to clean water. I think people tend to forget and take things for granted. If you take anything from this blog, then know that everything in your life is a blessing and that someone somewhere wishes to have what you have. Whether its a roof over your head, a bed, clean water, food, health, education or something else. 


You can watch for his campaign below!



You can also find out more about The Thirst Project on their website. 

I also wanted to say a massive 'Thank You' for 300 Blog followers I am extemrely happy that my audience is growing and my content is evolving. I am still learning what works and what doesn't and I am having fun. I have so many plans and I am excited to share so much more with you guy's. 

Also before I sign off today, I wanted you to check out this video of artist Luke Towler's latest cover featuring my clothing range USH Clothing.


Get your USH Clothing on our website! 

                                               Live life and chase your dreams!
See you Saturday
LC

6 Sept 2014

Shine Night Walk!


Hey everyone,

Today I wanted to do a blog post on the 'Shine Night Walk' which is taking place in London, at the end of this month. Walking past all the iconic landmarks of the city, Shine Night walk returns to London to raise money for Cancer Research. 


Shine is a 'Cancer Research' night time marathon, open to men and women from the age of 13 years old. People from all over the UK will attend to support the cause and join in with the event. 


The reason I am writing this blog is because I believe in supporting a good cause and my parents are doing the Shine Night Walk. So I wanted to let you know that if you want to support cancer research you can sponsor them here!
JustGiving - Sponsor me now!
For more information about the walk and why they are running you can read visit here!

Live life and chase your dreams!
See you Thursday.
LC

26 Sept 2013

Jacks Gap Rick Shaw Run (Teenage Cancer Trust)

Hey everyone,

Today I am posting about two youtube sensations you may or may not of heard about! So as you all know being a part of this generation sufficiently involves the role of social media and what an impact it has for us and the power it can have. This month I saw more benefits towards social media, as I admit it has many flaw's. 

As a bit of a social media addict, I do watch a lot of youtube video's, two people I have grown to love for their creative content is Jack and Finn Harries, from the channel JacksGap. I started watching JacksGap from the very first video Jack posted, I came across this channel because at the the time I was interested in vlogging, and was looking for peoples first vlogs to gain inspiration and idea's to start up my own channel "Onesie Days". 

This is when I discovered my love for youtube, and watching creative content, and which is why I now run my motion graphics channel "LILCDESIGNS" which I am looking to expand, as I love editing. 

So the reason I saw the benefits of social media this month, was because two week's ago Jack, Finn and five friends (Louis,Max,Ben,Harry, & Will) set off for India, to take part in The Rickshaw Run in order to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. The Rickshaw Run is a charity rally driving from one side of India to the other, in a Tuk Tuk (a three wheeled motorbike, which you see in the bottom right picture). 

Having been inspired with what they decided to do for charity, I felt it was only right that I supported in some way, by making a donation and supporting them on my blog. In just over a week, they managed to raise over £100,000 which is incredible. It is so nice to see that the community of youtube, was able to do something that made a difference to other people's lives. I for one am all about helping other's.

I think that you-tubers or anyone with a high social network status, should give back and use their power to do better for the community and the world we live in as Jack & Finn have done, with this project. I hope to see the twin's carry on doing good and giving back, and I would love to work with them on something in the future. 


If you would like to donate to Teenage Cancer Trust then you can do so here http://www.prizeo.com/prizes/jacksgap/a-london-rickshaw-run-experience




You can follow them on Twitter: Jack  https://twitter.com/jacksgap 



LC xx