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Welcome to Charities 2011!

We know that in your UNSW med interview, you would have had to say something along the lines of “I want to help people.” Well our question is, are you going to put that into action? With our portfolio, we are passionate about lending a hand to in our local community and abroad who need our help. We want to support these people both financially as well as with our time, skills and knowledge.

In particular, as medical students, we are keen to aid countries that lack proper healthcare services by fundraising for medical supplies to be sent overseas. You can support Medical Students Aid Project (MSAP) through participating in Amazing Raise. A new initiative this year is a mentoring program with the South Sydney Youth Services (SSYS) which provide tutoring and mentoring with disadvantaged youth of Sydney.

Keep your eyes peeled for some of these events and make sure you pounce on the opportunities to participate so that you can really make a difference.

Amazing Raise

Get ready for a magical adventure around the land of Sydney, as we embark on a journey to deciphering clues and conquering intense challenges.  Teams of 3-5 will raise their own sponsorship money (minimum $100 per team), with all proceeds going towards MSAP (Medical Students Aid Project) to help deliver medical equipment overseas to those in need
Volunteer here
Register your team here

Here is a snapshot of some of the upcoming charities events:

Jazz on Medlawn (TBC):
- Good food and music, raising funds to help the flood disaster in Queensland.

Medshave:
- Are you ready to shave the day? Supporting Cancer Council Australia, we ask medical students to wax, shave, colour or hairspray their hair in raising awareness and funds for the NSW Cancer Council.

South Sydney Youth Services (SSYS) Volunteer Mentoring Program
- Callout to all medical students who can dedicate 1-2 hours a week mentoring school students. A brief TAFE training course (6 hours over 2 evenings) will be required. For more information please contact charities@medsoc.org.au

We are asking YOU to get involved with US to help THEM and of course in good spirit and FUN!

If you have any questions, comments, ideas or initiatives, we would love to hear from you! Email charities@medsoc.org.au

Kelly and Lorraine (Charities Officers, 2011)
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