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Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

Monday, Jan. 03 2011  |  Posted by: Surina  |  0 comments

Royal LePage real estate agents and brokers across Canada are so dedicated to their charity, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, that despite their busy schedules, they’re taking the time to give back.  The 2009 Royal LePage Headstart Conference in Penticton, British Columbia and the 3rd Annual Shelter Gala in Toronto, Ontario raised over $130,000 for women’s shelters and violence prevention and education programs. ... Read more in our press release.

Let’s Put Abuse Out Of Commission!

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and violence prevention and education programs. 

Because we believe in the importance of giving back to the community, Royal LePage is the only Canadian real estate company to have our own charitable foundation. All of the administrative costs of the Foundation are underwritten so that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to helping our cause.

Royal LePage REALTORS® and their clients are working to create safer homes and safer communities by contributing more than $9 million since 1999 to help women and children across Canada. Through donating a portion of their commission on the purchase or sale of your property, our agents are helping bring hope and provide shelter for those who need it most.

Our brokers, agents and staff also provide volunteer time and in-kind goods, and hold special community events to help raise funds and awareness to end family violence for more than 30,000 women and children who take refuge in a shelter each year.

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is committed to making a difference in the area of violence prevention and education. Nationally, we partner with the Canadian Women’s Foundation and with the Fourth R curriculum-based education program. In Quebec, we also support the Fondation Marie-Vincent.

provided by: Royal LePage Canada

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Surina’s A-List

Monday, Jan. 03 2011  |  Posted by: Surina  |  0 comments

Authors

Moira J. Moore
I had the pleasure of meeting and having a wonderful conversation (on more than one occasion) with one of our very own local authors who is currently working on the revisions of her fifth book. This book is of a series of books, exploring the adventures and relationships of bonded Pairs (magic-endowed individuals termed "Source" and "Shield"), who work together to make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. A must read for teens and adults alike!!

Moira J. Moore, resident of Belleville, Canadian fantasy Author by night and a Family Lawyer by day...WOW!!! 

Check out her Bio and be sure to get your copy of her series of books today by clicking on "Heroes Adrift".

Great Shoes in Belleville!

JUTTA Shoe Boutique
Not that I am bragging or anything.... okay I am!!!...  My sister, Tiffany Cunningham (owner & proprietor) has a fabulous Shoe Boutique in the heart of downtown Belleville that has made its way into the hearts of women and men within the Quinte Area. Gorgeous shoes and boots from Italy, Brazil, France and Asia.  No need to venture to the "big" cities when our very own downtown core has such a wonderful venue to shop for shoes from all around the world. Stylish, sexy and comfort is what you will find at Jutta.... "When women want shoes... they think Jutta!   

Personal Trainer

Brady Martin
As we all know, having the energy or even the desire to exercise can be quite challenging. But when we do get that bug to change our lifestyle and take the steps to become healthy, we are met with another challenge.... what do we do?

After changing my eating habits and introducing a well balanced diet (which can be very difficult to maintain in the real estate business), I decided to start working out on a regular basis. However, after working out morning & evening, 5 to 6 days per week, I realized that my routine wasn't very productive. 

That is where Brady Martin, my personal trainer and "super-hero" came into the picture. In April of last year, Brady (GoodLife Fitness Centre, Belleville) had been working with me 3 days per week for an hour each day to help me achieve not only my personal goals but also to prepare me for the World Kobudo Convention Martial Arts Competition in France. He has developed a program for me, which I can honestly say, had a dramatic affect within such a short time. Just after only one week, I was seeing a difference within my regular Karate training. Such was the change, I extended my training with Brady for another 5 months to help me with my personal goals.

In May 2008 at the World Kobudo Convention in France, I competed in Kumite (Point Sparring) and Kata competitions. I am very proud to say that I brought home to Canada the Gold and Silver in these events. Without a doubt, only 4 weeks working with Brady made all the difference in France. I was stronger - I had more endurance - I was more confident in my skills! 

Brady Martin, Personal Trainer  613.968.5628..... one phone call will make all the difference in your life.  It did mine!!

Books

This book was recommended to me after my return from Mexico. Within the first couple of pages, I knew why. It is very enlightening, powerful and a book in my personal opinion, should be read by everyone at any age, over and over again. I am on my second read which means the words that I read are not just words anymore! 

Movies

Powder - Victor Salva
Inspirational!! One of the most beautiful movies ever made...it should make you cry... but most of all make you aware of who and what you really can be.

The Notebook - Nick Cassavetes
Love!! True unconditional love!!! Behind every great love is a great story...

A brilliant fusing of a child's extravagant imagination and the dangers of ideology. This gothic fairy tale combines fantasy and the supernatural to confront the realities of the real world. It is movie that allows us to look within ourselves and decide whether to face the dragon or climb back to our world inside.

Pay it Forward
A film that I would like to believe may just do the impossible; inspire one to do good deeds without expectation of reward or remuneration.

Videos

Based upon the Lifehouse Song titled "Everything"... this video says it all, however, from one soul to another... Never give up and never ever think you are alone!!!

Quotes

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Dance as though no one is watching - Love as though you`ve never been hurt before - Live as though Heaven is on earth.

If you can Dream it, you can Do it!

The Past is History. The Future a Mystery. Today is a Gift and that is why it is called the Present.

LIVE - LOVE - LAUGH 

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My Charity

Saturday, Jan. 01 2011  |  Posted by: Surina  |  0 comments

For the longevity of my career, I have been a donor for our local Habitat for Humanity. Through activities provided by our Quinte Real Estate Board, Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty Brokerage and purchases and donations made at the Re-Store, I am assisting in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is a national run program in which I have donated to for the past 7 years locally and provincially in order to support women and children. I donate to this cause in the following ways: Let's Put Abuse Out of Commission Program - From each commission cheque that I earn, I donate a portion to the Foundation. I elect 50% of my donation to support my local shelter and 50% to support long-term solutions to break the cycle of violence through local prevention and education programs directed to my province. National Garage Sale for Shelter - 2009 marked the first year that I had the opportunity to volunteer my time to raise money for our local shelter and have my clients participate in the event as well. Wish Tree Program - At the request of my daughter, in 2006, the Wish Tree was born in hope that every child at our local Shelter received a gift under the Christmas Tree. Last year the event granted over 80 children's Christmas "wishes" and allowed them and their siblings a merry Christmas. Shelter Foundation City/Office Representatives - This year I was chosen out of 30 representatives nationwide as a volunteer Liason/ambassador for my specific office in Belleville (Trenton, Stirling, Madoc & Marmora) for the Foundation.
As a member of the Ontario Real Estate Association I volunteer and help fundraise through my local Quinte Real Estate Board. I also contribute a portion of each commission cheque to the REALTORS® Care Foundation which makes a difference in the lives of people in my community, one brick at a time.
Every spring in the month of April, I purchase daffodils to help the Canadian Cancer Society raise money to support the fight against cancer. I deliver these bright yellow daffodil bunches to clients, past & present so they too, may feel the satisfaction of knowing because of them, I am able to give back to the community on all our behalf. Last year, sales raised $2.9 million for the Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario.

If you would like more information on these charities, or know of a cause or charity that you feel needs more support, please do not hesitate to CONTACT me. Together we can help those who may not be as fortunate as us, hence building a stronger more compassionate community. A community we are proud to call home.

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