One newspaper wants to do a story

Yippee,
received a phone call last Friday afternoon from the Bayside Bulletin. They would like to do a story.
I was and still am thrilled and excitied. They will interview me on Tuesday.
So, I had to get my hair cut today ready for my photo to be taken!
Will let you know when it goes to print.

A big thank you to Vanelli's Pizzeria & Ice Creamery

Craig and Leanne of Vanelli's Pizzeria & Ice Creamery are supporting me towards achieving my goal!
They are handing out my questions to all families that dine with them.
What a great way to keep the kids entertained while waiting for dinner!
I am very grateful for their support.

Vanelli's is a restaurant located at Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre (next to the post office).
If you would like to know more about Vanelli's go to www.vanellis.com.au

Thank you Craig and Leanne

A big thank you to Domino's Pizza at Capalaba

I have fantastic news!
Paul from Domino's Pizza at Capalaba, QLD is kindly distributing the details of the draw and questions through their home deliveries.
I am so grateful to Paul in helping me access more children's responses. The more responses I receive the more choice I have when deciding which responses will be published.

I will still individually interview some children. I find this task to be the most enjoyable :)!

The deatils of the draw

I am still offering the draw and have started to hand out the questions.
I have included the information below.

Enter the draw
Several gift vouches & prizes to be won
Get published and raise funds for charity

I need children’s responses to several questions. The responses will be published in the book titled “Through our children’s eyes”.
25% of profits will be donated to ACT for Kids (formerly known as the Abused Child Trust) in support of the charity’s free child abuse counselling services.
All children between the ages of 4 to 15 years old can participate.
To enter, write your answers to the questions, attach a drawing of your Mum and Dad or your family (you can attach as many as you like) and post to:

Through Our Children’s Eyes
PO Box 5398
Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

All entries must be received by the 22nd September 2010.
Visit my blog to keep up to date with how the book is developing, book launch dates and orders.
My blog address is: www.throughourchildrenseyes.blogspot.com
To learn more about ACT for Kids go to www.actforkids.com.au


Terms and conditions: By entering the draw the children’s first names, age, responses to questions and drawings may be published in the publication “Through our children’s eyes”. The draw will be completed by the 29th September 2010 and winners will be contacted via phone, e-mail or postal address. Prizes include, Target vouchers, Office works printer,Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary passes and many more. Full list and winners will be on Blog.

I don't think the newspapers are going to play..

Well, I contacted the local paper yesturday.
I have had no response.

At first I was a little disapointed but not any more.
I have enjoyed having direct contact with children and am loving hearing their responses.
This has lifted my heart and brought me a lot of joy.

So, I actually think that it is better that I 'plod' away at interviewing as many children as I can.
I have to remind myself that it is not the end result that is important. It's the journey I am experiencing!

Where to start?

Ok, so I had this great idea - now, where to next?
I spent a good month on deliberating how I should collect children's quotes.
I would love to interview all the children myself and ask them questions. But, one problem - where am I going to have access to soooooo many children.

I can't go door knocking or ask people in the street - 'can I speak with your children?' Mind you I did consider it.

I decided to hold a competition (a draw really, I don't believe in competitions for kids - how can you judge a child's response on how they perceive their parents?)
So, I have done up a flyer, wrote up my questions and thought I would hand it out to all and sundry!

I have also, approached local businesses for donations (gift vouchers etc) to assist with accumulating prizes for the draw. Some have been very generous and I will provide a list soon. I am still seeking donations. I am hoping to get 25% of the total prizes donated. I will fund the rest.

I have also, asked the Courier Mail (QLD newspaper) for help - still waiting to hear back from them. I am guessing I won't. So, tomorrow I will try the local rag instead.

I have asked a few of my Son's friends the questions and their answers have been absolutely beautiful - I will post some responses soon.
It was alot of fun being with them while they think about their answers - I enjoyed the process so much!

Ok, so tomorrow I will contact the local paper and fingers crossed I get some serious exposure.