"Cause I Can" Judith Cantor's fundraising projects

Can Judith really keep her mouth closed for that long?

It's going to be a challenge, let me tell you!

From sunrise to sunset on 16 January, 2010 I will entering into a Day of Silence in support of women who have been abused - emotionally, physically or sexually - but haven't felt strong enough to talk about it.

The timing is actually quite poignant for me.

 A few short weeks ago, someone I met through Twitter emailed me and three other people about soliciting Christmas gifts for a women's shelter in Western Sydney. It's amazing how the act of asking for help can be so powerful.

Not only did we all jump at the opportunity, but we managed to secure beauty products, pampering sessions and journals for the 15 women who had most recently moved to the crisis centre, and gifts for their 35 children. The response from the companies we approached was quite unbelievable. 

The man I mentioned before blogged about the act of giving and within 40 hours, his blog had been read by 1,000 people and forwarded on 99 times. It seems human kindness is still prevalent in a busy, money-driven world!

I feel very lucky to have been part of this impromptu act of kindness, and I really hope that the presents go some way towards lifting the spirits of the women, and help them on their healing journey.

So, back to my Day of Silence next year.

Although it will not yield anything tangible, the healing energy and mindfulness I intend to practice will hopefully create a shift on a spiritual and metaphysical level.

The money raised, however, will indeed be tangible! It will go towards the White Ribbon Foundation so that they can assist women in Australia who have experienced domestic violence.

Please, please donate to this important cause via my fundraising page: www.everydayhero.com.au/judith_cantor_3.

And if you can, please also forward my message on to anyone else you feel may benefit from it, or want to help as well.

All the very best to you and your loved ones. May the Festive Season bring you much peace and joy.