Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 12, 2021, 05:32:46 AM
https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards-vote (https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards-vote)
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Post by: NZMarkb on October 12, 2021, 05:48:53 AM
Post by: plusnq on October 12, 2021, 05:59:12 AM
Came across this today, congrats to Jillsy for her nomination, I may have voted for you as well ;D
https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards-vote?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fa21_touch&utm_content=FredAwardVote_organic&fbclid=IwAR3Lx--oVo0QaHCnJAKLQp2nVHc2pmRASGY0ZWXlTMS83c1uttgNrHDUhl0
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Well done Jillsy.
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2021, 06:12:01 AM
Came across this today, congrats to Jillsy for her nomination, I may have voted for you as well ;D
https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards-vote?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fa21_touch&utm_content=FredAwardVote_organic&fbclid=IwAR3Lx--oVo0QaHCnJAKLQp2nVHc2pmRASGY0ZWXlTMS83c1uttgNrHDUhl0 (https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards-vote?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fa21_touch&utm_content=FredAwardVote_organic&fbclid=IwAR3Lx--oVo0QaHCnJAKLQp2nVHc2pmRASGY0ZWXlTMS83c1uttgNrHDUhl0)
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:cup: :cup:
WOW!!...and she even finds time to keep us in check...
Post by: jwb on October 12, 2021, 06:16:35 AM
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Post by: Hairs on October 12, 2021, 06:18:30 AM
You are an amazing person with an incredible heart.
Well done.
Post by: Spada on October 12, 2021, 06:24:33 AM
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Post by: bmwfreak on October 12, 2021, 06:58:22 AM
Post by: Bad Scott on October 12, 2021, 07:13:49 AM
Sent from .............. Somewhere in Australia
Post by: Fizzie on October 12, 2021, 07:22:14 AM
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2021, 08:47:40 AM
Post by: doc evil on October 12, 2021, 09:40:56 AM
Post by: Brett on October 14, 2021, 10:48:59 AM
Our Jillsy has been nominated by one of her work colleagues for the Fred Hollows Foundation - Humanitarian of the Year Award.
She is going to embarrassed by me posting this here as she is still very overwhelmed by her nomination and that she is Qld's finalist for the award.
Those of you who have meet Jillsy (Jillian Alloway) Im sure you would agree that she is very caring person and always willing to go out of her way to helps other without a fuss of looking for recognition. Jillsy is also what I consider the BACKBONE of MySwag.org, working behind the scenes with Merchandise and helping out our Moderators or any members in need. I feel she is more than worthy for this award and Im asking you guys to vote for her or at least visit the Fred Hollows Foundation page and read about the awards and all the great work they do around the world. There is no monetary component with this award, just recognition for being a beautiful person.
Below is the nomination sent in by Jillsy work colleague Carrie.
I have never met someone so genuinely kind, thoughtful, caring & with such integrity. Jilly has worked for many years as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for the QAS, helping people through what are sometimes the worst, most frightening moments of their lives, yet she has never become jaded, but is always compassionate to the core. If anyone in my family was hurt, frightened, dealing with a loved one dying or suicidal, Jilly is who I hope would be on the other end of the phone. And she’s the same with her colleagues & friends. A friend of hers has recently had a motorcycle accident & is in an induced coma. Since he has no family or close friends, she has helped organise a group to pay his rent so he doesn’t lose his house. She takes on extra tasks at work purely out of the goodness of her heart & is always not just ready to lend a helping hand, but is attuned to & always willing to comfort colleagues having a tough shift or life. She is truly one in a billion!
So please take the time and visit the Fred Awards and vote for our Jillsy -> https://www.hollows.org/au/the-fred-awards/fred-awards-vote-now#modalPanel7 (https://www.hollows.org/au/the-fred-awards/fred-awards-vote-now#modalPanel7)
Post by: plusnq on October 14, 2021, 02:23:12 PM
Post by: NZMarkb on October 14, 2021, 02:27:30 PM
Hope it counts ;D
Post by: Hairs on October 14, 2021, 06:31:39 PM
Post by: alnjan on October 14, 2021, 07:19:02 PM
Post by: Jillsy on October 14, 2021, 10:03:17 PM
And thank you so very much for voting for me Swaggers!!!
I have recently found out I am being interviewed by the local ABC radio presenter tomorrow...OMG!!! I don't do well with all this...this...ATTENTION...however I am going to take a deep breath and use it as an opportunity to promote the amazing work of Fred Hollows (ie turn the lime light off me and onto a truly special man). Given the fact that our daughter is blind in one eye, I have a particular appreciation for people like Fred.
Voting closes 1st November.
Post by: GeoffA on October 15, 2021, 06:17:50 AM
You'll be yourself, and you'll be the star of the show, Jill.... :cup: :cup:
:cheers:
Post by: GeoffA on October 15, 2021, 06:19:06 AM
Post by: Foo on October 15, 2021, 06:24:17 AM
Foo
Post by: Bird on October 15, 2021, 09:06:13 AM
Quote from: Jillsy
I have recently found out I am being interviewed by the local ABC radio presenter tomorrow
well.. wheres the link to the live stream :) .. :P
Post by: Jillsy on October 15, 2021, 09:21:45 AM
well.. wheres the link to the live stream :) .. :P
I'll post a link to the recording when I have one - it's going to be a prerecorded interview...
Post by: Bird on October 15, 2021, 09:24:22 AM
Quote from: GeoffA
It's a pity we can only vote once.... ;Donce per email address :P
I'm up to 8 votes.. LMAO
Post by: Hairs on October 15, 2021, 09:35:54 AM
once per email addressLove ya work mate.
I'm up to 8 votes.. LMAO
Cheers
Post by: MrCruza on October 15, 2021, 04:27:23 PM
Post by: Fizzie on October 15, 2021, 04:35:32 PM
Post by: Bird on October 15, 2021, 05:56:32 PM
You win :)
Post by: Jillsy on October 16, 2021, 11:43:24 AM
Officially Win or not...Blushing!!!
You win :)
Post by: Robbo on October 16, 2021, 01:18:58 PM
Good luck Jillsy.Cheers
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Post by: DarWen on October 16, 2021, 02:02:52 PM
Post by: McTavish on October 16, 2021, 06:49:55 PM
Post by: Dingo0163 on October 17, 2021, 11:15:31 AM
Post by: Jillsy on October 19, 2021, 12:21:27 AM
Those of you who have meet Jillsy (Jillian Alloway) Im sure you would agree that she is very caring person and always willing to go out of her way to helps other without a fuss of looking for recognition. Jillsy is also what I consider the BACKBONE of MySwag.org, working behind the scenes with Merchandise and helping out our Moderators or any members in need. I feel she is more than worthy for this award and Im asking you guys to vote for her or at least visit the Fred Hollows Foundation page and read about the awards and all the great work they do around the world. There is no monetary component with this award, just recognition for being a beautiful person.
Naww thank you Cutie for those lovely words. I think my eyes are leaking.
Already done !
Thank you!!!
Hell, I even voted from NZ
Hope it counts ;D
Of course it counts!! And thank you!!
Done, Well done for being nominated Jillsy.
Thanks Jon :cheers:
Done
Thanks Al and Jan :cup:
It's a pity we can only vote once.... ;D
Naww thanks Geoff!!
:cup: :cheers:
Foo
Thanks Foo
once per email address :P
I'm up to 8 votes.. LMAO
You're amazing Bird...thank you!!
Me and all my pseudo emails have voted too. Great work Jillsy :)
Thank you so much!!
Done
Cheers
Thank you!!
Done. Best of luck Jillsy.
Thank you!!
Voted - all the best - and probably more importantly - thanks for caring for people who need you at that time...
Thank you so much!!
Done. :cup:
Thank you!!
Post by: MarkGU on November 01, 2021, 07:50:41 PM
Post by: Jillsy on November 01, 2021, 08:33:51 PM
Done.Thank you!!!
Post by: Talawana5 on November 01, 2021, 09:29:21 PM
Post by: Bird on November 01, 2021, 09:55:01 PM
Post by: Jillsy on November 01, 2021, 11:42:51 PM
VotedThank you!!
Post by: Jillsy on November 01, 2021, 11:43:26 PM
whens the winner announced.... Hope its not PCThursday 11th November via a virtual awards ceremony on zoom…
Post by: Steffo1 on November 02, 2021, 06:40:27 AM
Post by: Fizzie on November 02, 2021, 07:28:20 AM
If so, is it available anywhere, or will that be part of the Awards Ceremony ???
Post by: Jillsy on November 02, 2021, 08:10:27 AM
2 x votes here.Thank you!!!
Post by: Jillsy on November 02, 2021, 08:10:52 AM
Did you ever do the interview, Jillsy ???I did Mate but it hasn’t gone to air as yet…
If so, is it available anywhere, or will that be part of the Awards Ceremony ???
Post by: Bird on November 11, 2021, 03:38:40 PM
Quote from: Jillsy
I have recently found out I am being interviewed by the local ABC radio presenter tomorrow...Where is it??!
Quote
Voting closes 1st November.AND....?
Post by: Jillsy on November 11, 2021, 07:45:23 PM
Sorry for the delay in updating you.
I did in fact get interviewed by ABC Capricornia (radio) and, unbeknownst to me, they did air the interview at some point after that (the journalist told me he would send me a copy of the audio and tell me when it was going to air but never did ???). The Executive Manager of our Queensland Ambulance Service (who I work for) Media Unit did manage get a snippet (why only a snipped I'm not sure ???) of the audio and sent it to me though. I had to convert and upload it to YouTube in order to be able to share it with you but this is the link:
https://youtu.be/FBmJX5g708g (https://youtu.be/FBmJX5g708g)
The announcement of the 2021 Fred Hollows Humanitarian was made today via a zoom ceremony at 1pm QLD time. It was a really lovely event and I was absolutely in awe of the achievements of the other finalists. Their attitudes and efforts really have restored my faith in humanity. We are supposedly getting sent a recorded copy of the ceremony so I will post that up as soon as I get it so those who wish to can have a gander. A lady by the name of Alannah McGregor from Bendigo in VIC was announced as the winner :cup: :cup: :cup:. After suffering the terrible loss of two children, Alannah has worked tirelessly over the past 19 years to raise awareness of suicide prevention and to de-stigmatise what was once considered a taboo subject. Alannah worked with other communities to create a campaign in central Victoria, promoting suicide prevention strategies. From this, the Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network was formed. Alannah helped establish Safetalk suicide prevention workshops with community groups, while also mentoring funeral directors, health agencies and bereaved families – using her personal experience to help educate others. What a woman!!!
A representative from the Fred Hollows Foundation told me via phone (off the record) that I had come a close second which I was really chuffed about as I don't even hold a candle to to the likes of Alannah IMO!
Thank you so very, very much for all of your support Swaggers and thank you for voting for me. I was (and still am) completely overwhelmed by the love and support that has been sent my way. This whole thing has been a really lovely experience.
Cheers!!!
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
My trophy for being the QLD finalist
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Post by: gronk on November 11, 2021, 09:55:59 PM
Keep up the good work and congratulations..
I’m now part of a group called DHDLBCL and I’m looking at helping in some small way for the cause, but it takes a special kind of person to walk the walk, which I certainly am not.
Post by: Jillsy on November 12, 2021, 10:12:57 AM
As you only know too well, an award is just icing on the cake for all the good work you and the other finalists have been doing , so even though you have missed out, the communities you and the others serve have NOT missed out.
Keep up the good work and congratulations..
I’m now part of a group called DHDLBCL and I’m looking at helping in some small way for the cause, but it takes a special kind of person to walk the walk, which I certainly am not.
Thank gronk.
What do the letters stand for?
Post by: gronk on November 12, 2021, 11:45:14 AM
Thank gronk.
What do the letters stand for?
You’ll have to google it !! Lol