When we announced our Australian tour in January 2018, we wanted it to be about more than music, we wanted it to be about something bigger, which is why we explored the option of raising money for charity. We originally considered supporting a children’s charity, but after some lengthy deliberation we chose mental health. There are a number of reasons for this. As teachers we have become acutely aware of the high incidence of anxiety amongst children today. This is a growing problem, which seems to show no signs of slowing down. Additionally statistics reveal that at least four million Australians are affected each year, either directly or indirectly, from mental illness. We wanted to be part of the growing movement which seeks to destigmatise mental illness and reveal what it truly is, an illness like any other, no more no less.
We are only at the very beginning of our journey, but we firmly believe that the impact of supporting SANE Australia and other mental health charities will provide enormous benefit to society for generations to come. Throughout this year our band the Fabulous Lemon Drops will be touring throughout Australia. We intend to perform around 200 concerts taking our music to each and every state, and collecting money for SANE Australia on our way.
SANE Australia is a national mental health charity providing support, research and advocacy for the four million Australians affected by complex mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar, eating disorders, OCD, complex PTSD and trauma.
About Fundraiser
Vanessa and Dez Staunton
Indooroopilly, QLD
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Finders Keepers Markets
$ 16
Donations from Finders Keepers Markets in Brisbane.
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
SA and NT Tour
$ 20
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Mental Health Week Tour
$ 22
Donations from gigs in St George, Charleville and Dirranbandi.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
North Qld Tour
$ 25
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
Vanessa Staunton
$ 35
Sat, 9 Jun 2018
Anonymous
$ 10
Sat, 26 May 2018
Anonymous
$ 40
Thu, 17 May 2018
Aunty Dot
$ 20
Good luck with the fundraising Vanessa & Dez
Fri, 11 May 2018
Davina Bambrick
$ 100
Thank you Fabulous Lemon Drops for supporting the awareness around Mental health. This is not a taboo subject and your generosity and compassion to this matter is a wonderful standard for everyone.
SANE Australia is a national mental health charity providing support, research and advocacy for the four million Australians affected by complex mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar, eating disorders, OCD, complex PTSD and trauma.
Donations from Finders Keepers Markets in Brisbane.