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Diva Day a Huge Success for Local Organization London ON – The London and District Distress Centre held its 8th Annual Diva Day on Sunday March 6, 2011 at London’s Windermere Manor. The event is the core fundraiser for the Distress Centre, which provides empathetic listening to callers; 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All funds raised go towards the recruiting, training and maintaining our call volunteers. This years event raised over $25 000. “A sold out event – its overwhelming,” says Bill Diver, Executive Director of the Distress Centre. “The community continues to support the Distress Centre’s efforts to provide anyone who is worried, sad, scared, or in crisis; 24/7 telephone support.” Over 100 Divas participated in the afternoon event at Windermere Manor. Divas were treated to sessions that ranged from chocolate and wine tastings, manicures and pedicures, to yoga and massage therapy. The Divas were able to relax and enjoy the soothing atmosphere of Windermere as they sipped on cocktails and sampled hors d’oeuvres. One Diva says, “It was nice to have an afternoon just for me. I was able to de-stress and to try new therapies that I hadn’t had the chance to before. “ In the last year the Distress Centre has handled over 17 000 calls from the London and Middlesex area. That has been a 10% increase in calls from previous years, in fact a record number in their 43 year history. It is the commitment of over 85 call volunteers that makes the Distress Centre helplines a wise investment in our community’s mental health. The London and District Distress Centre is a community-based agency that provides individuals in need with short-term empathetic listening and confidential telephone support, operated 24 hours a day by highly trained and caring volunteers. The Distress Centre provides a warm, listening ear for callers who are worried, sad, scared or overwhelmed. The call volunteers are highly trained to provide telephone support, resources and problem solving skills. The Distress Centre is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Operating funds are provided annually, by the United Way of London and Middlesex and City of London.
2011 Diva Day Practitioners The London & District Distress Centre would like to extend our appreciation to the practitioners who volunteered their time for Diva Day 2011. It is always a privilege to work with such a generous group. Not only do these amazing volunteers donate their time but also contribute to our goodie bags and silent auction, and what Diva doesn't love to shop?
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