Posts Tagged ‘Fundraising’
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Congratulations and THANKS to Ian MacDonald (BAPAM Voice Advisor) and Ben Lowe who have raised over £1200 for BAPAM on the Three Peaks Challenge, a hike of 35km (43km if you take the…scenic route). Donations can still be made here: www.justgiving.com/Ian-MacDonald2
Three Peaks Challenge – Yorkshire
Completed Sunday 15th April 2012 – within the 12 hour window.
An arduous day on the old ankles and knees as the terrain is varied, rugged and occasionally quite steep. There is also about 5km of “swamp” to wade through between the first and second peak.
The Peaks in order of completion for us were:
Pen-y-Ghent at 694m/2277ft; Whernside 736m/2415ft and Ingleborough 723m/7064ft – in total 2153m. The total altitude of 2153m seems a drop in the ocean compared to the 35km that have to be covered at a fair pace. Ben and I were lucky in that the weather was wonderful. Warm and sunny from 06:00 – a wee bit chilly at 06:00, but very sunny all day.
Right up until we were about to set foot on the final peak of Ingleborough when we were suddenly bombarded by a terrific storm of hail stones! Ouch.
This must have dazed us, as we lost our way coming down and went nearly 8km of course. So instead of completing in about 9hrs we eventually finished at 11hrs and 33 minutes. Yeh!
We have raised over £1200 so far – so a huge thank you to those who had faith that we would be able to complete – it would be fantastic now that we have hobbled back to London to be able to reach our target so if you share the passion we have for BAPAM please help us reach the target: www.justgiving.com/Ian-MacDonald2
Tags: Fundraising, Hiking, Performing Arts Medicine, Three Peaks, Voice Coaching, Walks, Yorkshire
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Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Our April 2012 Newsletter is now available to download in pdf format here:
BAPAM Newsletter April 2012
Tags: Autogenic Training, CPD, Education, Fundraising, Health, medical research, Musicians, performance anxiety, Performing Arts Medicine, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Stage Fright, Stress
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Guitarist, Tom Hunt, will swim a mile across the Thames as part of the Great London Swim 2012 to raise money for BAPAM.
I developed a shoulder injury that temporarily ended my music career and stopped me from being able to play the guitar. It wasn’t until I discovered BAPAM a year later that I found specialists capable of helping me recover.
One of the pieces of advice I received from BAPAM’s physiotherapist was to stay active and keep in good shape. This is why I’ve decided to take part in the Great London Swim 2012.
Can you help support BAPAM by sponsoring Tom? It couldn’t be easier. Take a look at this JustGiving page to make a donation:
Thanks Tom!
Tags: Fundraising, Guitar, Health, Music, Performing Arts Medicine, Swimming
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Our current Newsletter is available to download in pdf format here:
BAPAM Newsletter February 2012
Tags: Courses / Training, Focal Dystonia, Fundraising, Guitar, Health, medical research, Musicians, Performing Arts Medicine, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Research, Stage Fright
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
Dr Jenny Lisle has let us know about this concert she’s organised in aid of the Japanese earthquake disaster.
Taking place at 5pm on Sunday 14th August at Farrington Hall, Port Regis School, Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
Starring: Toby Tramaseur, Midori Sugiyama & Aleksander Szram
Both violinsts were in Japan at the time the earthquake struck – on tour with the BBC Philharmonic. Midori is Co-Leader of the Orchestra.
Programme includes Japanese music and works by Sarasate, Chopin & Mozart
Tickets £15, including glass of wine or soft drink during the interval
All proceeds for PEACE WINDS JAPAN to help people directly affected by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
To book tickets please email: jrhauk@globalnet.co.uk
If unable to come to the concert donations would be greatly appreciated.
Ticket holders are welcome to picnic in the beautiful grounds of Motcombe Park before the performance – bring own rugs and food.
Tags: Concerts, Fundraising, Japan Earthquake, Peace Winds Japan, Performance, Tsunami
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Grade One Success. Passed with MERIT!
Congratulations to flute virtuoso (Grade 1) and physiotherapist, Sarah Upjohn, and the 146 more Cambridge musicians who have so far raised over £46 000 for the Spinal Injuries Association. Still collecting……..
Follow the link for a right tuneless laugh courtesy of the Grade-One-A-Thon Orchestra and BBC Look East:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-12581343
It’s not too late to make a donation here: http://www.justgiving.com/sarah-upjohn
Tags: Concerts, Fundraising, Musicians, Orchestra, Performance
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Monday, January 10th, 2011
Sarah Upjohn is raising money for the Spinal Injuries Association. She is one of 147 Cambridge musicians who started learning a completely new instrument on Jan 3rd. She explains:
On January 3rd I am taking up the flute, and on Feb 27th (eight short weeks later) I am sitting the Grade 1 exam. This ‘grade-one-a-thon’ is being organised by musicians around Cambridge, and we are raising money for the Spinal Injuries Association…….a cause close to our hearts, and in the front of our minds, as one of our local french horn players sustained a spinal cord injury earlier this year while doing a spot of DIY.
Sarah is the physiotherapist at the Purcell School, and she is also on the BAPAM directory, treating performing artists in the Cambridge area.
On February 27th the combined talents of the 147 musicians will be unleashed on an unprepared public in a Grade 1 orchestra concert: ‘Clueless in Concert’.
Donations to support this great cause can be made here: http://www.justgiving.com/sarah-upjohn
Tags: Cambridge, Concerts, Fundraising, Musicians, Orchestra
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Sunday 25 April, 2010 at 7:00 PM
To mark the 170th birthday of the great Russian composer, the LGSO presents a concert dedicated entirely to the work of Tchaikovsky.
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been invited to give a short presentation about BAPAM, and the orchestra will be collecting donations on our behalf.
The concert takes place at St. John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8TY.
Details/booking information here: http://www.lgso.org.uk/concerts.aspx
Tags: Concerts, Fundraising, Music, Orchestra, Performance
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Right up until we were about to set foot on the final peak of Ingleborough when we were suddenly bombarded by a terrific storm of hail stones! Ouch.