FOUNDATION
For healthier, happier children
In
November 2006, John and Justine Perkins tragically lost their baby
daughter Olivia, at just 8 months old, to a rare illness. Their life,
as they knew it, came crashing down with the immense sadness and
numerous other mixed emotions that followed. This most devastating
time of John and Justine's life however has brought with it new meaning.
A gift, if you like, with a message - a message to positively enhance
the lives of children and their families in a significant way.
>> Click here for the overview
Founding
the Touched by Olivia Foundation is
a step towards realising the dream that will become Olivia's
legacy. In her short life, Olivia touched many hearts.
It is John and Justine's
hope that Olivia will continue to touch many more lives
through the work undertaken by the Foundation.
>> Click here
to find out more on the work of the Foundation
>> Watch
a short 5 minute video on our journey and what we wish to accomplish
>> Click here to donate now
Sunday 16th November 2008
Family Fun Fair was a huge success
with over 12,000 people attending, 140 volunteers and generating
almost $65,000 towards Phase 2 of the upgrade of Timbrell Park,
Five Dock
to
an all abilities standard.
We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors,
our volunteers and anyone who kindly donated items or services.
Without your support the Family Fun Fair would not have been possible.
Big thanks to Jay
Laga'aia and his band who performed their
entire Jay's
Place show and donated their performance to the day. The
kids were absolutely enthralled and the joy on their faces was
beautiful to witness.
Photos will be on the Family
Fun Fair website soon.
Click
here to check out the Inner West Weekly photos.
WE WON!! True Local Business
Awards - Community Contribution
The Touched By Olivia Foundation
has been recognised for their huge dedication to the community by
winning the 2008 Community Contribution Award from True Local Business
Awards. Announced on the 22nd of October 2008 at a gala dinner, the
award recognises the effort and dedication over the past two years
since establishment of the Foundation.
“We were truly humbled and proud to win the “Community
Contribution” award in the Local Business Awards. We see this
as a great achievement for the work of our volunteers in to realising
our vision of raising vital funds for healthier and happier children,” John
Perkins, Director of the Touched By Olivia Foundation said.
Go to www.innerwestweekly.com.au for
photos of the night.
Click
here to see John and Justine with
Mayor Angelo Tserakis
HOW
YOU CAN HELP
We're always looking for people that
are able to help us reach our goals so our Foundation can continue
to use 100% of the funds raised for our cause.
>>
Click here to find out how you can help
