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WAYS Fundraising
Artists have always been the voice for social change, presenting their ideas with passion and articulate urgency. And like the world of art and music, charity causes today are conveyed through the voices of street poets. They speak with as much thought provoking substance as our favourite songs. We know them as Professional Fundraisers. Their stage is the street or shopping mall and their song is their cause. Both Professional Fundraisers and today’s artist convey passion and an important message to the public. These days, Professional Fundraisers even tour the country raising much needed funds for charities in oft‐overlooked regional centres. According to national fundraising company, WAYS, people from music and arts backgrounds are proving themselves to be a valuable asset in the field. In Melbourne, Ross Hetherington (ex Bodyjar) worked between records supporting World Society for Protection of Animals while Shaun Gionis has also previously contributed while juggling drumming ...