Bra's for Fiji

[WorkingClassMum]

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I work for the GTAV (Geography Teachers Association of Victoria)

One of our associates has returned from a teaching stint in Fiji.

Many of the women in the village where she taught suffer from a fungal dermatitis.

We are seeking donations of second hand bra's until the end of November.

All sizes, all colors, all shapes, from underwire or crop top to maternity - just in a usable condition.

They can be sent to;

Attn: Kate/Libby
GTAV
PO Box 2066
Camberwell Vic 3124

Thankyou very much for any assistance.

Please note; please do NOT send any money - we are not registered to receive any cash donations.

[WorkingClassMum]

*bump*:D (.Y.)

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

I will be sending some.:D

[WorkingClassMum]

I will be sending some.:D

Thankyou :thumbsup:

[IndigoJ]

I have some that i was going to give to vinnies. They are all frilly and stuff, are they okay?? If so ill send them off tomorrow. :)

[Pippi Longstocking]

I have some I could send. Mine would be particularly beneficial on account of if they were strung between two trees they could also be used as hammocks! :o:laughing:

[jaq]

I could probably equip a whole village what with the size 12, size 14, size 16 AND size 18 bras I have packed away in various boxes. As if I'll ever fit into the smaller ones ever again :p

[WorkingClassMum]

I have some that i was going to give to vinnies. They are all frilly and stuff, are they okay?? If so ill send them off tomorrow. :)

frilly is fine :thumbsup:

[zenifa]

I will be putting some in the post tomorrow!!

Do they need any other types of clothing or is it JUST BRAS?

[Just Add Water]

And this solves my dilema of what to do with all the bras that no longer fit me.... Yay, I'll have an extra drawer now :)

Will post off soon.

Can I post details on my Facebook?

[HelenHasTwins]

I also have a heap I was going to give to vinnies, so I will send mine on too:thumbsup:

[biscotti]

I also have some nice ones in new condition to send (they'll never fit me again :o), great cause :thumbsup:

eta - oh, just thought of something, I have maternity bras I will no longer use. Are they of any use ?

[WorkingClassMum]

I will be putting some in the post tomorrow!!

Do they need any other types of clothing or is it JUST BRAS?


Just Bra's please :thumbsup:

[WorkingClassMum]

I also have some nice ones in new condition to send (they'll never fit me again :o), great cause :thumbsup:

eta - oh, just thought of something, I have maternity bras I will no longer use. Are they of any use ?

ohhh, especially maternity pleease

[WorkingClassMum]

And this solves my dilema of what to do with all the bras that no longer fit me.... Yay, I'll have an extra drawer now :)

Will post off soon.

Can I post details on my Facebook?

I'll come back to you about Facebook...

[zenifa]

Just Bra's please :thumbsup:

Yes okay!!


ohhh, especially maternity pleease

I have those too, will include them, putting in the post parcel now ready for tomorrow!!

[Ana Gram]

I've got a whole bunch too :)

[WorkingClassMum]

Thankyou every one very much :goodvibes::goodvibes:

[zenifa]

Packed as many bras as I could into a prepaid 500g, mostly maternity bras, at least 10 I think, now posted!!!:smiliedance:

I can now close my bra drawer and there is even some space for some new ones :cloud9: non-maternity!! Woohoo!!

[WorkingClassMum]

Packed as many bras as I could into a prepaid 500g, mostly maternity bras, at least 10 I think, now posted!!!:smiliedance:

I can now close my bra drawer and there is even some space for some new ones :cloud9: non-maternity!! Woohoo!!

You deserve some new bras :goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes:

[Whippet]

I'll be sending a few for those women with teeny breasts :)

[WorkingClassMum]

I'll be sending a few for those women with teeny breasts :)


I expect the women in Fiji come in all shapes and sizes, just like women the world around. :p

[WorkingClassMum]

Just thought I'd bump this for the day time Hubbers (.Y.)

[Rockett]

Someone posted wanting bras for elsewhere a while ago,but never got back to me ,so I'll post them to you instead:p

[WorkingClassMum]

One more bump :D for the (.Y.)'s of Fiji

[IndigoJ]

I had a look today and i only have three :( i thought i had more than that. I will send them anyway :)

[Mummy2R&K]

When do you need them by?

I could post some maybe end of next week :D

Makes me all :cloud9: to think that Fijian women who obviously don't have much money wearing nice frilly bras :goodvibes:

[WorkingClassMum]

I had a look today and i only have three i thought i had more than that. I will send them anyway :)

That's 3 more that we have to send ...:p


When do you need them by?

I could post some maybe end of next week :D

Makes me all :cloud9: to think that Fijian women who obviously don't have much money wearing nice frilly bras :goodvibes:

Mid November really, we need to get them boxed ready for shipment - so end of next week is fine.

I figure women world wide enjoy pretty things :yes:, so a few frills and a bit of lace n satin is nice

[DreamBelieveAchieve]

I'll post tomorrow! I have been wondering what to do with them!

[WorkingClassMum]

I'll post tomorrow! I have been wondering what to do with them!


:goodvibes: Thankyou :yelclap:

[IndigoJ]

Oh i just noticed that one has the wire coming out a little, all it needs is a stitch to close it. Is that okay :( its in good condition otherwise, i would stitch it but i dont know how.

[WorkingClassMum]

Oh i just noticed that one has the wire coming out a little, all it needs is a stitch to close it. Is that okay :( its in good condition otherwise, i would stitch it but i dont know how.


Send it anyhow, they'll all be sorted before they're shipped, and there's a lovely much older lady at work who's adding a stitch or two here n there ;)

[IndigoJ]

Send it anyhow, they'll all be sorted before they're shipped, and there's a lovely much older lady at work who's adding a stitch or two here n there ;)


Oh fantastic :) Ill send them tomorrow.
i admire you for doing work like this for those less fortunate :) :yelclap:

[WorkingClassMum]

Oh fantastic :) Ill send them tomorrow.
i admire you for doing work like this for those less fortunate :) :yelclap:


Actually I feel horoured to be able to be involved in a good cause, especially one that has such an immediate impact

[cindye]

Went through my underwear today and found 14 to send! Just gave them a wash and will post them on Monday.

Told my mum and she said she has some to send too.

[WorkingClassMum]

Went through my underwear today and found 14 to send! Just gave them a wash and will post them on Monday.

Told my mum and she said she has some to send too.

Thankyou very very much :goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes:

[HunnyBunch]

I've been meaning to sort out my pre pregnancy underwear, I should have some to send.

[Mummy2R&K]

Maybe everyone should write 'Bub Hub' on the sender details, then when you get them, put in a seperate pile, take a photo then we can see the mountain of bras that the forum sent :D

Edit: I have 7 maternity and 4 underwire, will try and post them before the post office shuts at 12noon 2mrw :D

[Little-Pink-Hen]

Ohh excellent I'll try and send most of mine :D I only fit my bfing ones lol
I have full range of sizes from training 12a - 14c and I wore all those in a year lol

[WorkingClassMum]

Maybe everyone should write 'Bub Hub' on the sender details, then when you get them, put in a seperate pile, take a photo then we can see the mountain of bras that the forum sent :D



OK - can do :yes: :p Can't wait to see the faces of the ladies at work...

Yes pls note BubHub on the sender details, cos we are collecting from a few sources.

[PeppaH]

Seeing as I never got to give mine to the lady at the Perth meet up, I shall post them to you. I only have one maternity one though sorry.

[WorkingClassMum]

Seeing as I never got to give mine to the lady at the Perth meet up, I shall post them to you. I only have one maternity one though sorry.

All donations kindly accepted :goodvibes::hugs:thankyou

[IndigoJ]

OK - can do :yes: :p Can't wait to see the faces of the ladies at work...

Yes pls note BubHub on the sender details, cos we are collecting from a few sources.


Oh i sent mine already, i wrote my username on there though. :)

[catiekinz]

I'll post some hopefully this week :D I wasnt sure what to do with them, so this solves my dilemma!

[MellyMumma]

I posted a package off today! It felt wonderful!! :cloud9:

[WorkingClassMum]

I got BRA MAIL!!!!!! :p:yelclap:




Thankyou Cindy, B Rawden and Rockett :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance:

[Jean Hailes Foundation]

Hi, I've gathered about 12 bras between my mum and myself and I've got my sister sorting out hers today. Just wondering, why exactly do they need them?

I mean, is it because they've lost everything in the recent disaster or is it something to do with the fungal condition mentioned? I'm a bit confused - but more than happy to help! Just wanted to clarify the reason behind the donations because I'm about to send round an internal email here at work to drum up some more support :)

Thanks,
Emily

[WorkingClassMum]

Hi, I've gathered about 12 bras between my mum and myself and I've got my sister sorting out hers today. Just wondering, why exactly do they need them?

I mean, is it because they've lost everything in the recent disaster or is it something to do with the fungal condition mentioned? I'm a bit confused - but more than happy to help! Just wanted to clarify the reason behind the donations because I'm about to send round an internal email here at work to drum up some more support :)

Thanks,
Emily


It's to do with a fungal infection.

The people in the village are quite poor and bra's are seen as a luxury item.

As the teacher is a women - we also see it as a way to support the women (no pun intended :p), but it is driven by the health issue that these women face.

Thankyou very much.

[Mummy2R&K]

I forgot to post mine the other day. When I walked past the post office I just went 'doh' I knew I forgot something.

Will do ASAP :thumbsup:

[Jean Hailes Foundation]

It's to do with a fungal infection.

The people in the village are quite poor and bra's are seen as a luxury item.

As the teacher is a women - we also see it as a way to support the women (no pun intended :p), but it is driven by the health issue that these women face.

Thankyou very much.

Ah, ok. I think I get it. So they have (presumably) itchy, flakey skin on their chest, exacebated by the heat, sweating etc and wearing a bra keeps the skin from touching and making the condition worse? Does that sound right?

Just wanted to make sure I have all the facts because I work in women's health and I just know someone is going to ask me for all the background info - my co-workers are a curious bunch!

Thanks WorkingClassMum

[WorkingClassMum]

Ah, ok. I think I get it. So they have (presumably) itchy, flakey skin on their chest, exacebated by the heat, sweating etc and wearing a bra keeps the skin from touching and making the condition worse? Does that sound right?

Just wanted to make sure I have all the facts because I work in women's health and I just know someone is going to ask me for all the background info - my co-workers are a curious bunch!

Thanks WorkingClassMum

so far as I understand - it's more under the breast and upto the armpit :o - I didn't ask for too many details.

Also, if the women have ever have a bra - it's generally only ever one at a time - the bra just gets worn and worn, or it's only ever worn when the get dressed up for best wear.

Libby says the best treatment method so far seems to be to encourage the wearing of bra's, but their poverty means that it's just not that simple.

[Jean Hailes Foundation]

so far as I understand - it's more under the breast and upto the armpit :o - I didn't ask for too many details.

Also, if the women have ever have a bra - it's generally only ever one at a time - the bra just gets worn and worn, or it's only ever worn when the get dressed up for best wear.

Libby says the best treatment method so far seems to be to encourage the wearing of bra's, but their poverty means that it's just not that simple.

Ok, that makes sense. Didn't mean to make you uncomfortable by going into all the gory details - but I was genuinely interested and I'm sure my co-workers will be!

Thanks again :)

[Kittylou]

The assistant at Mothers Direct mentioned this cause when I bought new maternity bras a while back but I never found out where to send the old ones to. I've just gone through my drawer and only have a few but will pack them up and send them off to you tomorrow.

[Rockett]

I got BRA MAIL!!!!!! :p:yelclap:




Thankyou Cindy, B Rawden and Rockett :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance:


You're welcome,glad I could help:)

[WorkingClassMum]

Thankyou A Bucknell :goodvibes: and HunnyBunny :thumbsup:and IndigoJ :p


:yelclap::yelclap:

[rinkeroo]

Just heading to the post office with my package :) Hope I'm not too late!

[Izy]

I have some I could send. Mine would be particularly beneficial on account of if they were strung between two trees they could also be used as hammocks! :o:laughing:

LMAO

WCM will you do another shipment in a few months if you get more bras? Cause I will probably have some, but only once I get the energy to go through my boxes.... so not happening in a hurry :o

[MrsMuffin]

am i too late? or can i still send some to you?

[WorkingClassMum]

LMAO

WCM will you do another shipment in a few months if you get more bras? Cause I will probably have some, but only once I get the energy to go through my boxes.... so not happening in a hurry :o

We are collecting till mid November and the shipping at the end of November (maybe delayed with current political crisi)

Then we are hoping to repeat this in early 2010



am i too late? or can i still send some to you?

No your not too late - please send 'em :p

Thankyou very much to everyone.

[IndigoJ]

Thankyou A Bucknell :goodvibes: and HunnyBunny :thumbsup:and IndigoJ :p


:yelclap::yelclap:


You're Welcome :)

[Bindy79]

I have my maternity bras that I have "shrunk" out of so I will post them Monday for you if it's not too late.

[WorkingClassMum]

I have my maternity bras that I have "shrunk" out of so I will post them Monday for you if it's not too late.


Nup - that will be lubbly :yelclap:

[tomtom]

Funny....... I was just looking at my bra draw yesterday and wondered what i was going to do with all the bras that don't fit me anymore.

Perfect solution:yelclap:, will send them off soon.

[WorkingClassMum]

Thankyou Rinkarooo, :hugs: Bubhub, :goodvibes:MellyMumma, :yelclap:C Widjojo?, :wave:N Bertensen and :shakehands:two others (the packages were opened by the office and they forgot to tell me who they were from)

[Mummy2R&K]

Posted my boobie holders today WCM.

But they all wouldn't fit, so I will send another package when I can get back to PO to get another pre-paid sachel :D

[Ana Gram]

Are you still accepting bras WCM?

[Jean Hailes Foundation]

A friend's mum just called me to say that she wants to collect bras from all the girls at her work (she's a nurse). We could be talking 30+. Do you still want them?

[WorkingClassMum]

A friend's mum just called me to say that she wants to collect bras from all the girls at her work (she's a nurse). We could be talking 30+. Do you still want them?

Sorry - we've had to pack them up for shipment.

We'll probably do this again early new year though.

Thankyou very much for all the interest.