ENGLISH RADIO MALLORCA
OTHER CHARITIES DOING GOOD ON MALLORCA that ERM supports
AGE CONCERN MALLORCA. Every Christmas ERM organise the "HAPPY HAMPER APPEAL" to collect items and goods for Age Concern to distribute to the senior citizens of Mallorca. The charity aims to improve the well-being of all older people‚ helping to make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for everyone. They aim to secure a positive role in society for the older generation and provide direct services for those in need.
Email : acmallorca@ageconcern-espana.org
SUPPORT CHARLEY
Charley Ray Myers has CHARGE syndrome; he is partially sighted, has a cochlear implant in his right ear, he has hormonal problems and a very big problem with his growth. Charley is now making regular visits to Son Espases and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London to see Professor Mehul Datanni who is a specialist in Pediatric Endocrinology. Friends have rallied round to provide transport to and from Palma airport and to organise events to raise funds for travel expenses. To see Charley´ journey watch this short FILM.
For more details go to www.supportcharley.com.
AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer) works with patients, families, volunteers and professionals to prevent, raise awareness, and fund cancer research projects that will enable better diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Website www.aecc.es
ASBANOB (La Asociación de Padres de Niños con Cáncer de Baleares ) was started in 1987 by a group of parents with the intention of working to improve the quality of life for all children aged 0 to 18 Balearic cancer patients and their families. All activities are designed to support children with cancer and their families.
Website: www.aspanob.com
Email: aspanob@telefonica.net
CALVIA LIONS meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Santa Ponsa Golf Hotel. It is an English-speaking club that gives financial and practical support to charities in Mallorca. The Lions Shop is in Palmanova and they also raise money through social events. The club welcomes new members and volunteers who would like to work in the shop for a few hours each week.
Email: lionsmallorca@gmail.com
Website: www.lionsmallorca.org
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP is a voluntary group set up to help and support people diagnosed with cancer. English and Spanish spoken and regular meetings held both in the south and north of the island.
Email: kristahyer@gmail.com
CENTRO CANINO is a charity animal shelter run by volunteers which helps abused and abandoned dogs and cats.
Email: centrocanino@centrocaninointernacional.org
Website : www.centrocaninointernacional.org
FELIZ ANIMAL is a 'non profit' animal rescue group and completely self-funded. It is run by a large group of animal lovers who have made it their job to care for, re-home, and rescue abandoned and abused animals in the vicinity of Andratx and Calvia.
Wesite. www.feliz-animal.org
FUNDACIÓ DE JOVES NAVEGANTS DE BALEARS was formed in March 2003 and is based in Palma. It was formed to promote a Youth Sail Training Scheme for underprivileged children in the Balearic Islands.
Email: jovesnavegants@hotmail.com
Website: www.jovesnavegants.org
MAMALENA was founded to give support to chronically sick and terminally ill children, as well as their families, carers and health workers. Our aim is to improve the quality of life of these children and their parents, giving special attention to the problems arising from these illnesses which affect family situations.
Website: www.mamalena.org
Email: info@mamalena.org
FREEMASONS The Ramon Llull Lodge is the oldest English speaking lodge in Province of the Baleares, consecrated in 1982. The lodge meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month (2nd Thursday in December). Masonic guests are always welcome at meetings. Membership is open to any men of good repute aged 21 and upwards.
Website: www.rl9.org
RANA (Red Aid Abused Children) is a nonprofit association of Balearic area, whose social function is to prevent child abuse and child sexual abuse through advocacy, education and networking.
Website: www.asociacionrana.org
ROTARY CLUB OF CALVIA is an English-speaking club that meets every Monday lunchtime. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
Website: www.rotarycalvia.com
SALVATION ARMY works to help the poor and homless on Mallorca. It has collection shops in Palmanova and Santa Ponsa. They need donations of household goods, clothing, furniture etc in good condition. Pick up service available.
Website: www.salvationarmymallorca.com
SONRISA MEDICA is a volunteer group of clowns who entertain children in Son Espases Hospital in Palma. volunteers and sponsors are always welcome.
Email: sonmed@sonrisamedica.org
Website: www.sonrisamedica.org
SOS ANIMALES is an animal shelter located in Calvia that houses and finds new homes for stray dogs and cats. Volunteer assistance and funds required.
Website: www.sos-animal-mallorca.org
ERM activity supports various charities on Mallorca by giving free publicity and organising fundraising events.
MEDITERRANEA is an NGO based in Portals Nous that feeds, educates and supports people in needs both here on Mallorca and in other countries around the world.
ERM has supported this charity that keeps people alive. Find out more at www.mediterraneango.org.
ERM´s very own Bishop Beany (Phil Bean) is travelling to Ethiopia in January 2012 to help with Mediterranea´s DIGNIFIX Campaign. Please take a few minutes to watch this short FILM to understand why he wants to go.
You can help Beany get to the school for blind children by buying one of his "Pick a Priest" raffle tickets. Call him on 608651960
ALLEN GRAHAM CHARITY 4 KIDZ helps abused and abandoned children and young adults on Mallorca. It provides homes and “life skills” for those who have been in care homes for most of their lives and suddenly, at the age of 18, have nowhere to go. ERM has supported the foundation for over 6 years and in 2012 it will take the role of event organiser and chief fundraiser for the charity.
