Christmas Charity Fundraiser 2014: Poll 1

[Chris]

Thanks to everyone who made their suggestions for which charity we should donate to this year. Due to the amount of charities this won't be the final poll - This poll will be used to short-list them and then we will have another poll to decide which charity Habbox will support this year.

The poll is multiple choice so you don't have to pick just one at this stage. The poll is going to close on the 21st of November at 20:00 GMT.

ataxia - http://www.ataxia.org.uk/

'Ataxia' means ‘lack of order’. People with ataxia have problems with movement, balance, and speech. Over 10,000 people in the UK have a form of ataxia. There is currently no cure but we are working to find one every day.

ageuk - http://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Age UK's vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways.

DogsTrust - https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

RSPCA - http://www.rspca.org.uk/home

We're the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and we've been here, looking out for animals, since 1824.

It's our vision to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom.

Cancer Research UK - http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/what-we-do/

Our main purpose is simple: to save lives by preventing, controlling and curing cancer. We do this through our world-class research into over 200 types of cancer, all of which is entirely funded by our supporters.

Shelter Box - http://www.shelterbox.org/

We provide emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters, at the time when they need it the most.

We are now firmly established at the forefront of disaster relief and our work constantly earns the respect of outside agencies.

MSF UK - http://www.msf.org.uk/

We are Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are now firmly established at the forefront of disaster relief and our work constantly earns the respect of outside agencies.

The Scouts Association - http://scouts.org.uk/home/

We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

MND Association - http://www.mndassociation.org/

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting.

MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. However, not all symptoms necessarily happen to everyone and it is unlikely they will all develop at the same time, or in any specific order.

Alzheimers Society - http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease or a series of strokes. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse.

The Sheffield Cats Shelter - http://www.thesheffieldcatsshelter.org/

The Sheffield Cats Shelter is a registered charity founded in 1897 and is one of the oldest in the UK. The shelter cares for and re-homes over 400 cats and kittens each year. On average, it costs the shelter £375 to care for each cat or kitten from admission to adoption. We only charge £75 per adoption for each cat or kitten as a contribution towards the costs of neutering, micro-chipping and vaccinations. For the rest, we rely solely on donations and our own fundraising efforts. Every cat receives a full veterinary health check and any medical treatment it requires, regardless of cost. We never put cats to sleep unless recommended by the Vet for the cat’s welfare or because there is no treatment that can help them.

Sands - https://www.uk-sands.org/

Sands is the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. We operate throughout the UK, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies’ lives.

Epilepsy Action - https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/

Epilepsy Action is the UK’s leading epilepsy organisation and exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by the condition. As a member-led association, we are led by and represent people with epilepsy, their friends, families and healthcare professionals.

Epilepsy can affect anyone at any age and from any walk of life, and globally over 50 million people have the condition. Epilepsy Action is here to support people every step of the way through living with the condition.

Blind Children UK - http://www.blindchildrenuk.org/

We help children and their families tackle the challenges of young sight loss so that they can enjoy their childhood and realise their potential as adults.

We believe that no child should feel isolated and afraid or be deprived of a full life just because they can’t see. We help children and young adults with sight loss to be all they can be, and to live as independently as possible.

There are around 30,000 children and young people in the UK who have a vision impairment.

RNLI - http://rnli.org/Pages/default.aspx

We provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland, and a seasonal lifeguard service.

With our lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice and flood rescue, we are committed to saving lives.

LACES - http://www.lacesport.org.uk/Index/index.php

We use biblical approaches to teach teamwork, mentorship, and sports to combat the various effects of unsupportive upbringings and environments. Practice time and game time develop both skill and character. We coach the player, mentor the person, and see the potential. In this way, L.A.C.E.S. fosters the development of young Christian leaders on and off the playing field
By combining traditional league play with Christian-mentorship and modeling, youth learn about Christ's teaching from leaders living in their own community, all while playing the sport's they love.

Russ Foundation - http://www.russfoundation.in/

RUSS FOUNDATION is a charity, registered as a non-profit organization under the Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act in India. Since its inception in the year 1992, it has developed into a dynamic organization with a history of bringing vital changes in the community it serves. Russ Foundation concentrates its developmental efforts at the grass-root level in sectors like Health, HIV/AIDS, Education, Socio-economic development, Life-skill Vocational Training and Ecology.

Russ Foundation is focused to create sustainable and culturally relevant solutions by enabling communities to break the longstanding obstacles for their development. The primary object of Russ Foundation is to improve the quality of life of the children, women and the community at large.

Parkinson's UK - http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

As the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity we're leading the work to find a cure, and we're closer than ever.
We also campaign to change attitudes and demand better services.
Our work is totally dependent on donations. Help us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

Crohn's and Colitis UK - http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

Crohn's and Colitis UK is a nationwide charity established in 1979. Our mission is to work with all those affected by inflammatory bowel diseases, in particular Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, to achieve a better quality of life, improve services, and ultimately find a cure. We raise awareness, provide information and support, fund crucial research, and campaign and speak up for change.

Mind - http://www.mind.org.uk/

We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

MediCinema - http://www.medicinema.org.uk/

MediCinema improves the difficult reality of being in hospital or places of care for patients and their families by bringing them genuine movie-going experiences to make them feel better.By creating a true cinema experience MediCinema aims to enrich the lives of patients, many of whom are critically ill or disabled and spend extensive periods of time in hospital or undergoing treatment.
We do this by installing and managing permanent state-of-the-art cinemas in hospitals and places of care which show the latest releases the film industry has to offer.
Our cinemas are built to comfortably accommodate hospital beds and wheelchairs whilst maintaining a real and immersive cinema experience.

The therapeutic effects provided by the opportunity to enjoy an immersive and uplifting social experience with family and friends in a medical environment have proved remarkable. By bringing them a genuine cinema experience we make them feel better, provide relief from the wards and some precious normality.

Rainbow Trust - http://rainbowtrust.org.uk/

We provide emotional and practical support for families who have a seriously ill child. We offer the whole family support 24/7 regardless of diagnosis and for as long as it is needed.

Our vision is for all families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to have access to a Rainbow Trust carer at this time of great need.

CLIC Sargent - http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/

Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience and the emotional, practical and financial implications of treatment are intensely challenging for the whole family.

CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.

[Chris]

Bump bump

[FlyingJesus]

Alzheimers because I am old and these things are rather awful to see happen to people all the time but also voted a couple of others that are similarly good and national rather than international causes

[Red]

So many! I voted for a few but hope chrons wins since paige feels so passionate about it!

[dbgtz]

I feel like the descriptions, in most cases, are missing what the charity actually does in terms of like, research, raising awareness, giving aid etc. so if someone's reading this and hasn't voted, it might be good to look that up (and admin costs if you want a really informed decision).

[buttons]

i voted ataxia and motor neuron disease
both terrible things

edit: for some reason it hasnt counted my MND vote can i not edit :/ @Wispur;

[Chris]

i voted ataxia and motor neuron disease
both terrible things

edit: for some reason it hasnt counted my MND vote can i not edit :/ @Wispur;

I've added it on manually for you.

[Draqom]

I voted for Crohn's and Colitis for reasons.

[:odey:]

I really want it to be the chrons charity.
Paige is so so so passionate about it, I know a lot of others are passionate about theirs too, but I don't want this to just be a random pick.
People should definitely read up on why Paige nominated her charity if they don't know which to vote for!

[sexpot]

voted crohn's and colitis