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Category: Charity
Mother Teresa and Croatians
The Croatian Jesuits had a great role in spiritual development of Mother Teresa in her youth. Her spiritual father was Fr. Franjo Jambreković. The first monument in the world honouring this famous Albanian woman was carved in Croatia, in Supetar on the island of Brac (2002), by Petar Jakšić. It was unveiled by Martin Sheen.
Alpine skiing legends to take part in Croatia charity race
Sixteen alpine skiing legends including Italy’s Alberto Tomba and Sweden’s Ingemar Stenmark will take part in a charity race in Croatia on February 17, 2008. They will race in a mixed-sex giant slalom event with Ivica Kostelić (left), among others. Money collected from the race will be donated to a hospital for chronic child diseases in Gornja Bistra near Zagreb.
Mime Cuvalo, web developer and proponent of open web standards
Mime Cuvalo, on the photo with small Stipo Adzaip, is a young Croatian web developer and proponent of open web standards. He is currently employed at three jobs: YouTube/Google , finishing up FireFTP , and creating the online music database The Rock Hard Times . His “charityware” FireFTP has been downloaded over 4.5 million times!
Nopoki University for Peruvian Indians founded by Msgr. Gerardo (R)erdin
Msgr. Gerardo Žerdin, Croatian bishop and missionary in Peru in the region of the Amazon river, founded the Nopoki Center for Investigation and Intercultural Formation . The aim is to educate future school teachers for work within their native communities, in order to preserve their roots, language and customs, and ensure material and cultural prosperity. See also 32 Kreković’s paintings.
Benefit Gala in Zagreb honoring the Croatian House in Padova, Italy, Nov 12, 2007
“Croatian House” is a humanitarian association, whose current project is to buy a house in Padova, Italy that would be used by Croatian citizens that face difficult circumstances and would have to go abroad to get treatment, which in many cases is long term. (left) President of Croatian House Dr. Nela Sršen.
"Philadelphia" Jerry Ricks is recovering from a brain-tumor operation in Croatia
For the last nine weeks he’s been hospitalized in the port city of Rijeka, Croatia recovering from brain surgery to remove a tumor that doctors say was benign. Friends are arranging a benefit for the 67-year-old bluesman, to be held at the Commodore Barry Club in Philadelphia on Sunday 2-9 PM.
Globmed.org One Child at a Time
The Global Medical Relief Fund has now helped over 70 children, from Bosnia & Herzegovina, to El Salvador, one child at a time, where this type of care and rehabilitation was not necessarily available in their own home countries. The children come for treatment and refitting for their prosthetics. During this treatment, these children stay at Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat.
Birthday Party Raises $20,000 in donations for Montreal HIV Kids & Families
The Sports Performance Centre a donation of $20,000 to Les Enfants de Béthanie charitable organisation in Montreal.
Ivanisevic, Ljubicic to Play for Children
Croatian tennis players Goran Ivanisevic and Ivan Ljubicic were set on Friday to play each other in an invitational match in Sarajevo dedicated to children of the city.
Chicago: Avon Breast Cancer Walk Fundraiser, Saturday March 3, 2007
Help Raise Money For Breast Cancer Avon Breast Cancer Walk FundraiserHost: Team Kathy Location: The Mix2843 N. Halsted St, Chicago, ILWhen: Saturday, March 3, 9:00pmContact: djkeka_82@hotmail.comOn May 19-20, Andrijana, Antonia and Kristina…
"Beyond the Call" on PBS – Check Local Listings
Beyond The Call on PBS – Check Local Listings Hello Dear Friends,The time has come for BEYOND THE CALL on PBS….TOMORROW!Who: From the brothers who brought you the Academy Award nominated GENGHIS…
An on-line auction for 48 hours. Famous artists helping other artists. Unity Through Music Dec 27-29, 2006
Dino Zonić on Golden Karma Awards on WGN, 9pm EST. Dec 27th 2006. www.givinghearts.net will be hosting an on-line auction during the Special and for 48 hours after the Special. Unique opportunity for you to buy famous paintings of Berber, Ibrulj, Trnski…
Reclaiming the lost harmony of the world: CROWN goes behind Golden Karma Awards, with winner Dino Zonic
Reclaiming the lost harmony of the world is our mission . We are presenting gala concerts worldwide, celebrating the spirit of life, which will symbolize a unique, magnificent and unifying message for the world. Music is our deepest connection and most powerful tool of unity and peace among all people. It gives a voice to our deepest sorrows while opening our hearts to forgiveness. www.UnityThroughMusic.org
Rijeka, Croatia – Fundraiser for Autistic Children
Dobrotvorna akcija Dear Nenad, My cousin, Lidija Penko (of Rijeka), has worked tirelessly for years to raise awareness and funding for the autistic children of Croatia. She managed to convince the…
Bologna, Italia: Lara Orešković organizira AUKCIJU UMJETNIČKIH SLIKA U KORIST DOMA ZA DJECU ”VLADIMIR NAZOR” KARLOVAC
PER I BAMBINI DELL’ORFANOTROFIO “DOM VLADIMIR NAZOR” DI KARLOVAC CROAZIA Originalna obavijest pod: Attachments na dnu artikla,na Hrvatskom i Talijanskom. Kontakt Lara: info@ensofgallery.com Art studio En Sof Gallery u Bologni zagrebaeke slikarice…
Ana Rukavina – novinarka koja ne zna za predaju
ANA RUKAVINA, 29-godišnja novinarka “Vjesnika” liječi se od leukemije u zagrebačkom KBC-u Rebro. Smrtonosna bolest otkrivena joj je sredinom prošle godine, a nakon uspješnog liječenja stanice leukemije ove godine ponovno su joj otkrivene.
“Croatia My Love" – the truth about the Homeland War in Croatia
“Croatia My Love”, the film, depicts the truth about the Homeland War in Croatia. The proceeds from the sale of entry tickets to Jakov Sedlar’s film, “Croatia My Love” (“Hrvatska ljubavi moja”) will be paid into a ‘foundation fund for the truth about the Homeland War in Croatia’, located in Zagreb.
Detroit: 14th Annual Benefit Fashion Show
Croatian Woman Branch 32 will host its annual fashion show. Proceeds will benefit Childhelp USA – Detroit Chapter and the Orphanage and Abused Children in Croatia. Read more…
(H) Myeloma Euronet
Myeloma Euronet www.myeloma-euronet.orgThu, 15.06.2006 10:02 Nizozemska – mielom – lijecenje – razlicitosti OTS: Myeloma Euronet osposobljava pacijente i rasvjetljava razlicitosti u pristupu lijecenju i brizi za pacijente u Europi oboljele od…