We are thrilled to announce that Helena will be our Master of Ceremonies
Biography
Helena Kameka, a musician, artist and comedian from Toronto, Ontario. Her career in music includes performances on numerous radio and television shows including “Good Morning America“, the “Canadian Country Music Awards“, and several Canadian national television specials. Helena also performed for UN soldiers in places like Bosnia, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Germany. She is a two-time CCMA award winner and Juno nominee and has contributed her voice to various radio and television commercials, and other artists’ recording projects. She has played for and/or toured with artists such as Shania Twain, Roch Voisine, George Fox, Lisa Brokop, The Wilkinsons, Jason McCoy, and many more. Her comedic activities involve 10+ “characters” that she performs on television and at conferences, prisons and online. As Vice President of the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (CCAA), Helena oversees the marketing and communications, events, and is Editor in Chief of CCAA’s monthly eZine, AbuseHurts.Com.
Tell us more about The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness?
CCAA can offer great exposure through several different sponsorship opportunities.
Women in Biz Network donated 1% of funds to CCAA Many of WIBN members support CCAA charity.
CCAA is proud to announce an amazing effort to change the impact of bullying in our
July 2013 Cover Story in AbuseHurts.Com!communities and within our schools. Coordinated by musical artist, Andrew Cole, it involves the production and distribution of a song called “Do You Think I’m A Joke?” which features a number of music and film industry stars who share Andrew’s passion for this topic. A film about the making of this project will also be made and distributed with proceeds of both the song and the video going to AbuseHurts.Com (CCAA) to further assist with its anti-bullying activities and services.
The film, “Do You Think I’m A Joke?” is a behind the scenes look into the making of the song with the help of some of the most influential people in music including candid interviews and insights on fear, hope and the human spirit. Bullying, fear and hate are hot button topics that are covered in this film.
Click here to view the list of interview and musical contributions to this project to date.
Ultimately, it is the power of painful memories and emotional scars that compel these musicians to help out and even to share very personal and sometimes tragic stories. These artists are not doing this for PR, recognition or even royalties. Rather, they too believe in the healing power of music.
While listening to some of the most influential artists share their stories we realize the power of music, and its power to unite people.
The message here is that anything is possible.
How can you help?
- Text HEAL to 20222 to make a $20 donation to CCAA
- Donate online and let us know you are supporting the Do You Think I’m a Joke? Project on the donation page.
- Explore our ever-growing Bullying section to get help and information.
- Submit an article to our monthly eZine, AbuseHurts.Com
- Tell others about this campaign and help spread the awareness.
The Documentary:
Andrew Cole set out on a mission to bring awareness through a song about bullying, hate and fear but his journey has been anything but smooth. His goal is to get the song recorded by the best musicians in North America, and create a song that echoes the common goal of raising the awareness of bullying. Along the way he hopes to record their personal stories, and how music and the support of others helped them overcome the emotional and physical scars they endured.
Although no one disputes the worthiness of his cause, he doesn’t have the clout to bring his message to the most influential people in the music industry. His journey is a series of endless phone calls, studio stakeouts and last minute flights.
‘Do You Think I’m A Joke?’ is a story about Andrew’s quest, and how his journey to make this song is not only personal, it is also profound. In listening to some of the most famous people in music share their story, Andrew is able to conquer his own demons.
Bullying has to stop.
Watch this amazing promotional video: CLICK HERE
The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness is a national, charitable organization that has served Canadians since 1993. The Centre’s mandate is to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of abuse through education and public awareness.CCAA operates solely on private donations with no sustaining funds from any government body.
Abuse is defined as any action which intrudes painfully or harmfully into the physical, psychological or social well-being of another person.The Centre is a national leader in the development of programs to prevent abuse, in advocating for the rights of those who have been abused, and in the creation of survivor-friendly ways of helping abuse victims find healing.
Addressing the issues of adults who were sexually abused as children is perhaps the area for which the Centre is best known.I n 1998, CCAA established the program to address sex scandal at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and is still managing it today.
With help from community and corporate partners, we also provide accessible support, healing and individual empowerment for adult survivors, their families and caregivers.
The CCAA continues to raise awareness about the true cost of neglect and abuse and supports over 130 organizations nationally, including children’s services, victims services, shelters and other agencies that deal with over 200,000 children, women and men whose lives have been affected by abuse.
What We Do and Who We Help:
CCAA offers a full and comprehensive array of program services to address the needs of both child and adult victims of abuse. Our programs give hope to abuse victims whose tragic circumstances and terror-filled lives have left them feeling helpless with nowhere to turn.
Our programs are available t a)Agencies and shelters across Canada that serve and/or house victims. b)Individuals recommended or referred by qualified frontline professionals that work with people who have been severely abused or neglected.
NOTE: The CCAA also refers, to counseling and service agencies, individuals in crisis that contact our office.
How Does CCAA Operate?
CCAA does not depend on or accept ongoing government funding. Our agency relies on the generosity of individual and corporate donors. We are led by a Board of Directors operating in a governance style as well as an Advisory Board.
Martin Kruze Memorial Fund
Martin Kruze was the first male survivor of the Maple Leaf Gardens’ tragedy to step forward and acknowledge the need for awareness around the horrific issue of child abuse. After Martin’s death, in his memory, the CCAA formed an alliance with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Kruze family and founded the Martin Kruze Memorial Fund, which continues to be in operation today.All monies raised by the CCAA are directed to its programs and services through this fund.
To donate visit: http://www.abusehurts.ca/
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If you a socially conscious individual, entrepreneur, corporation or non-profit organization you can’t afford to miss this conference! Please join us for two days that will evoke conversation, initiate ideas and inspire creative solutions to spread social good in your community and workplace.
#SocialforGood will have you dive deeper then you ever have before and will address:
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What a #socialforgood movement is and why it even matters
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Can a business really make a profit while doing something that makes a difference? Yes! Learn how!
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Ideas and beliefs by change makers and sought after experts.
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We will explore why investing in women is the world best social strategy
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Creative solutions to inspire change in your life, workplace and business
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How to Bring Authenticity and Integrity to Your Business
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How Creating your Business Creates a Whole New You
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How to raise money for your social business or cause
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The best ways to spread your message: Video, podcasts, public speaking, social media and more!
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Click here to learn more about the specific sessions
Benefits of Attending
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2 days of learning and inspiration from North America’s leading social entrepreneurs and experts
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Learn all the ins and outs of social entrepreneurship and social caused based marketing
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Complimentary childcare courtesy of Kids & Company at any of the GTA childcare locations
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Meet and connect with sought after experts and change makers
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Connect and network for two days at our expo trades show – one stop shop to learn about social entrepreneurship and cause related marketing as well as find charities to support
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Be inspired by the #SocialforGood Awards Ceremony honouring Canada’s best women social enterpreneurs and organizations.
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Refreshments, lunch and networking event included in your price
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This is a one of kind conference – unique and inspiring – you won’t find another like it!
