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25.01.2022 Competition time It's been a rough couple of weeks in Melbourne so we are giving away a Gaiam yoga mat valued at $50 so you can stay focused on your wellbeing. Here’s how to enter: 1. Like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thechristinaghobadifoundation 2. Comment below and tell us what you’ve been doing to look after your wellbeing during lockdown. 3. Tag a friend (or two!) We will announce the winner on Sunday 13th of September at 5pm so keep an eye out on our Facebook page.

23.01.2022 And the winner of the Gaiam yoga mat is... Danielle Nicole! Congratulations! We will message you with the details.

22.01.2022 One of our recipients used their grant to contribute towards the purchase of a piano. Here’s what they had to say: "Because of Covid-19 I spend more time at home, since I have a piano I have tried to take advantage of this period of time to practice playing the piano. Since I am an overseas student and living alone, this could have been a very difficult time, but thanks to the CG foundation, my wellbeing is a lot better!" To find out more about our grants, visit https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/

21.01.2022 Struggling to sleep? Read our latest blog on 10 tips on how to improve the quality of your sleep each night. https://cgfoundation.org.au/10-tips-for-a-better-sleep/

20.01.2022 A big thank you to the 15 participants that have signed up to our Walk for Wellbeing challenge We can't wait to begin this Thursday the 1st of October! To join us, download Strava then follow this link and select 'Join team': https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//WalkforWellb Follow this link to find out more: https://cgfoundation.org.au/walk-for-wellbeing/

19.01.2022 Don't know what to get your friends and family for Christmas this year? Consider donating on behalf of a loved one to support young people living with cancer in Victoria. Any contribution, big or small, will go towards an activity or product, chosen by the person to improve their wellbeing. Follow the link to find out more: https://cgfoundation.org.au/donate/

19.01.2022 Feeling stressed or burnt out? Why not take a moment for yourself and practice some yoga or meditation Our latest blog post explores the benefits of yoga, including during cancer treatment https://cgfoundation.org.au/benefits-of-practicing-yoga/

19.01.2022 Kate has accomplished her goal of walking/running 150km in October for our Walk for Wellbeing challenge! She is now up to 170km! Great effort To support Kate: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//Kate-29102811

19.01.2022 Gardening has been found to have a therapeutic effect on mental health and emotional wellbeing Spring has just arrived so what a better time to start your own herb garden! Read our latest blog post on tips for getting started: ... https://cgfoundation.org.au/how-to-start-your-own-herb-gar/

18.01.2022 One of our recipients used her CGF grant to purchase a smart watch. She uses it to track her work outs! We are on hand to provide ideas and inspiration to help recipients find the right activity that helps strengthen their emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. If you or someone you know is undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, head to our website to find out more about our grants:... https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/ See more

15.01.2022 This October The Christina Ghobadi Foundation is holding a Walk for Wellbeing challenge! We are challenging you to commit to walking as many kilometres as you can in the month of October to help us raise money to improve the wellbeing of young people living with cancer. Are you up for the challenge? To sign up, download Strava then follow this link and select 'Join team' in our Go Fundraise page: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//WalkforWellb If you need more information on how to sign up for the challenge or want to learn more about it, click here: https://cgfoundation.org.au/walk-for-wellbeing/

15.01.2022 Only 2 days to go until the Walk for Wellbeing challenge begins! Don't forget to sign up now to help raise money for young people living with cancer. To join us, download Strava then follow this link and select 'Join team': https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//WalkforWellb Follow this link to find out more: https://cgfoundation.org.au/walk-for-wellbeing/

15.01.2022 As Melbourne enters lockdown 2.0, looking after your wellbeing is more important than ever. In our latest blog post we have put together some ideas on how you can take care of yourself. We have also spoken to some of our past grant recipients on how they are looking after their wellbeing during the lockdown. https://cgfoundation.org.au/self-care-during-lockdown/

15.01.2022 This journey has at times, been the definition of hell. But the other day when I laughed and cried as I was shaving my head due to hair loss from continuing chemo, I was finally proud of the person that I have become. So, try to focus on one day at a time, keep your mental health and your mind in a positive safe place, bring back your thoughts and focus on the good in life. One of our grant recipients, Sumeyya, shares her experience of her cancer treatment. Sumeyya used h...er CGF Grant to fund training sessions to support her wellbeing. To find out more about our grants, head to our website https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/

15.01.2022 I’ll need to pick up my pace!

14.01.2022 What a lovely day for a walk! Founder and trustee, Vali Ghobadi is off on her daily walk as part of the Walk for Wellbeing challenge She is challenging herself to walk 100km in October. To support Vali head to her fundraising page: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//Vali-14263262

13.01.2022 Connor used his CGF grant to purchase two new tennis rackets, heres what he had to say about his experience: "I chose to spend it on sporting equipment because getting back to my normal active life after everything is over is a real motivating and driving factor for me. Having a few new rackets will be sure to get my motivation even higher to get back in the court and playing to my best ability. My experience with the CG Foundation has been really nice, they were very helpfu...l in receiving the grant and helping depict what sort of things the money can go towards and to help myself keep a positive attitude while going through treatment. To those considering applying - go for it! There's nothing to lose and you'll also be receiving even more support which is always helpful and welcomed." To apply for a grant, head to our website and fill out the application form: https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/

12.01.2022 Our latest blog post reflects on the success of our Walk for Wellbeing October challenge! We would like to acknowledge all of our wonderful participants for achieving such incredible results and every donor for their generosity! Follow the link to read the article: https://cgfoundation.org.au/walk-for-wellbeing-october-2020/

11.01.2022 How far will you walk to make a difference? The Walk for Wellbeing challenge starts in under 2 weeks! Sign up now to help us raise money for young people living with cancer: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//WalkforWellb... To find out more about how to sign up follow this link: https://cgfoundation.org.au/walk-for-wellbeing/

09.01.2022 **We have extended the competition to Tuesday the 15th of September! Make sure you enter by following the steps below and we'll announce the winner on Tuesday at 5pm!

08.01.2022 Mindfulness is the practice of directing your attention to the present moment, noticing your thoughts, emotions, body state and surroundings. Read all about mindfulness and how it can be beneficial during and after cancer treatment in our latest blog post. https://cgfoundation.org.au/mindfulness-what-is-it-and-how/

06.01.2022 Today is the last day of the challenge! Last chance to get in those kms to reach your goal! Shari has reached her goal of walking 100km this October and is our top fundraiser - raising a massive $1,928!! We are so grateful for your participation and contribution to the foundation. We hope you like your CGF cap! ... Good luck to everyone on the last day of the challenge! Don’t forget to share your fundraising page with your friends and family

06.01.2022 One of our recipients used their CGF grant to fund pottery classes! "The wellness grant was something that I had not even imagined when I was diagnosed, but I'm so thankful I was able to access it. It was so wonderful to be able to treat myself and my partner after going through a traumatic time. I spent my grant on tickets to a hand building with clay workshop for my partner and myself. We unfortunately have been unable to complete our clay creations due to covid-19 restri...ctions, but we are both looking forward to doing so when restrictions are lifted. It was a really fun experience for both of us and I'd love to be able to work with clay more in the future." To find out more about our grants, head to our website: https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/

04.01.2022 Make the most of your daily walk and sign up for our Walk for Wellbeing challenge this October! Every dollar raised will help improve the wellbeing of young people living with cancer. Follow the link to find out more! https://cgfoundation.org.au/walk-for-wellbeing/

04.01.2022 Our October challenge is now officially done! Our 31 participants have collectively walked 3,206km and raised over $14,000!! For those that participated, congratulations on achieving your own set goal of kms to walk, run and ride in October! We hope that the extra physical activity has had a positive impact on your wellbeing and gotten you through the last month of lockdown! We truly appreciate every km walked and every dollar donated. We can’t thank everyone enough for ...all of the support. This money raised will make a significant impact on the lives of young people living with cancer, funding 28 wellness grants! If you know someone between 18-30 currently undergoing or recently completed cancer treatment living in Victoria, encourage them to apply for a $500 grant, which can be spent on something that positively impacts their wellbeing. They can apply for a grant here: https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/

03.01.2022 Founder and trustee, Andrew Thomas, is aiming to walk/cycle 100km in October for the Walk for Wellbeing challenge! Here's what he had to say about participating in the challenge: The last few months have shown us that it's not easy being forced to isolate from those we care about, and that the toll on our mental health is immense. Yet this is often what cancer patients all over the world have to deal with when undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy.... My partner Christina, who lost her battle with Leukaemia in 2015, loved visits from family and friends - but that was not always possible given the effects of treatment on her immune system. Her emotional wellbeing was a result of little things - being able to see the sun through the window, learning to meditate and being creative. This is why I'm taking part in the 2020 Walk for Wellbeing; an effort to raise money for the CGF in order to continue to support cancer patients in their mental wellbeing and wellness. To support Andrew and follow his progress, head to his fundraising page: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//Andrew-18798

02.01.2022 If you or someone you know are between 18-30 years old and are currently undergoing or recently completed cancer treatment, we can provide $500 grants to spend on a wellness activity of choice. The team at the CGF are available to provide ideas and inspiration on how the grant can be spent. To apply, head the link in our bio and complete the application form. If you know anyone eligible, send them to our website! https://cgfoundation.org.au/receive-a-grant/

02.01.2022 Deb Hann has cleverly spelled out ‘WELLBEING’ on her walks!! We are super impressed! Congratulations to Deb for completing her goal of walking 100km and for the incredible Strava art!! To support Deb: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au/p/Deb-49810771

02.01.2022 Lace up your shoes and start walking! Today we kick off the Walk for Wellbeing challenge!

01.01.2022 Founder and trustee, Andrew Ghobadi, is aiming to walk 80km in October for the Walk for Wellbeing challenge! Here is what he had to say about participating in the challenge: It’s easy to forget how nourishing a walk outside can be, being able to go anywhere at anytime. For most including myself COVID-19, amongst other things, has been a reminder. ... I’m joining the campaign in memory of my sister Christina and to support the important work of CG Foundation in providing wellness to those like her through their grants program. The Walk for Wellbeing is a chance to put on those trainers, press play on that podcast calling your name and go for that walk you know will improve your wellbeing all in the name of raising money to share that sense of wellbeing with young people living with cancer. To support Andrew and follow his progress, head to his fundraising page: https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au//Andrew-87727 Whoever raises the most for the Walk for Wellbeing challenge will win one of these caps!