CanInspire Charitable Trust
$4,500 – CanBead programme
Create – Support – Inspire
“It is our privilege to serve communities by having our CanBead workshops available. So far, we have inspired thousands of people.”
The CanInspire Charitable Trust has been supporting people with illness, trauma and loss since 2010. CanBead works with other charitable organisations and non-for-profits.
Each workshop has a strong social focus, and participants are encouraged to share ideas and interact together while working on their designs. They are also a wonderful distraction and an excellent way to make new friends in similar situations.
CanBead was founded in 2010 by a courageous woman Sarah Clifford. Sarah was diagnosed with melanoma in October 2008 at the age of 28. Whilst undergoing treatment in Christchurch in February 2010, she was given an assortment of beads, wire and the tools for making jewellery. During her 28 days of radiation treatment, she created and wore a different necklace each day. This process not only provided distraction and fun, but also a great sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Sarah knew by starting these beading workshops she could help so many others that are in similar situations. Since then, CanBead has become “The CanInspire Charitable Trust”.
CanInspire grows from strength to strength every year, with 6 regional offices now in place, and new ones opening regularly. It has reached thousands of people and will continue spreading joy in the future. From small beginnings start great things.
