Charity Round-up: Domestic violence, ICAN & chocolate

Did you know you can help good causes locally, nationally and globally?  Do you know that there is a really diverse charity sector which should mean that there is something for every blogger who wants to engage and make a difference?  This month’s charity round-up gives you an insight into the many ways you might help as a person and a blogger.

Zara writes a powerful post that I particularly urge you to read.  Silence only helps the perpetrators and leaves victims of domestic violence at their mercy.   http://www.mommaofmojo.com/2012/07/dont-cover-up-domestic-abuse.html

Hayley has an important message about giving blood for all of us partly based on her personal experiences http://simplyhayley.com/blog/2012/06/blood-saved-my-life/

Lisa tells us of her motivation for raising money for a cancer charity and of her day doing the Race for Life http://millineryandmotherhood.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/race-for-life-2012.html

Kelly reviewed a communication tool for toddlers from the charity ICAN. She thinks the pack is affordable, fun and effective. http://www.prestonprecious.com/2012/06/i-can-babbling-babies-and-toddler-talk-review.html

Rebecca travelled to the Gambia to help charity WYCE in a hands-on way.  Do take the time to read this post which has lovely words and pictures too. http://munchiesandmunchkins.com/2012/06/11/not-all-african-children-are-sad/

Elle sent me news of her pop up photography session in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.  Take a look at how relatively small donations can make a huge difference. http://www.baby-photography-london.co.uk/london-baby-photographer/great-ormond-st-hospital

Paula tells us about a week of fundraising. It is interesting  to read how she harnessed her blog experience and work with brands to great effect when fundraising for Keech Hospice http://mummyvswork.co.uk/2012/07/our-week-of-fundraising/

Linda tells us about some exciting online shopping deals on chocolate, school uniform and more here http://kateonthinice.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/top-ten-exclusive-online-shopping-offers-for-mums/ All the retailers named will give money to a charity of your choice if you sign up to Give As You Live.

Joanne took on a fundraising challenge for Nightingale House Hospice that resulted in an “ouch” moment.  Her great effort is shown here together with some wonderful pictures. http://www.mummy2five.com/2012/07/ladies-midnight-walk.html

I started this round-up with a post about domestic violence and I make no apologies for highlighting this one too  http://marisworld.co.uk/index.php/2012/06/22/domestic-violence-how-much-do-you-know/ with a direct way for you to help every time you shop online.

What would BritMums like you to do next?

• Join the Charity Connections – Blogging It Forward Group
• Join the #mums4good campaign to support a charity every time you shop online
• Consider blogging about charity on your site and let us know if you would like BritMums to help match you with a charity looking for help.

If you have written a post for a charity, please link up with us below, the Linky is open all month