Organisations
Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt
Northern Arabic Dance Association (NADA)
NADA is pleased to support Just Because. Many of our members are actively fundraising for the charity and our quarterly magazine is keen to publish articles and updates on the charity's progress.
Mosaic
Aladdin's Cave
Whirling Dervish
Raqs Britannia and the Bellydance Superstars
Farida Dance
Tarab Dance Company
The Tarab Dance Company whole heartedly support the work of Just Because and wish the charity every success in their support of the women of Egypt.
Wiggle web
South Pennine Dance (SoPen)
Individuals
Tracey Gibbs Co-Founder of Just Because
With every trustee comes a tenure of time on the committee and mine has come to an end . With an increasing number of trustees it felt right to hand over the day to day operations of Just Because. As of June 11th 2011 I am no longer a trustee of Just Because .
I have enjoyed every single second of been able to play a part in creating this unique charity and feel very positive to its future. With now just over £50,000 in the bank and plans to release some of this to programmes operating in Egypt now . The charity Just Because will be name known and spoken of in Egypt in years to come.
I hope to be able to continue my support for the Charity both here in the UK and also in Egypt as my work commitments now take me more regularly there.
I would like to extend my thanks to the remaining trustees:
Anne Kingston
Fiona Jackson
Jeanette Taylor
And don’t forget :
Just Because you bought that costume?
Just Because you bought that cd?
Just Because you booked so many workshops?
Just Because????
Support the women of Egypt, why?
Just Because you care
Press Statement from board of trustees Just Because
Just Because is saying a fond farewell to Tracey Gibbs as she steps down as Trustee of the charity. We would like to thank her for all that she has done for Just Because since its creation in 2005. Tracey, and her husband Ric, have given a tremendous amount of time and energy to Just Because and the charity is delighted to announce that Tracey has agreed to become an Affiliate and will continue to promote Just Because and its aims in the future.
Just Because’s new Board of Trustees will carry on raising funds, in the spirt of its founders, to promote the awareness and treatment of breast cancer in Egypt and to provide practical assistance, in conjunction with our local partner, BCFE, to help women in Egypt.
Just Because….they gave us the dance.
Just Because..we care
Kay Taylor (Farida Dance)
Breast cancer is something that can potentially affect all of us. If caught early it can be treated successfully. 'Just Because' is a great idea as most of the women in Egypt do not have easy, if any, access to diagnostic treatment and this will really help. Egypt has been a huge source of inspiration to me so it is a pleasure to support such a worth while cause.
Chris Ogden (Wiggle web/Jewel of Yorkshire and Bedazzle event organiser)
We have taken a great deal from the culture of Egypt in order to follow our dance. It is fitting that profits from the Bedazzle events will go to the 'Just Because...' fund. We hope by this we can give something back in exchange for what we have borrowed.
Jacky Oruc
Dancer and teacher in Lincolnshire- I first heard about 'Just Because' via an invitation to a fundraising hafla, it was early on when Sara had been diagnosed with breast cancer, within just a couple of weeks I was getting loads of emails requesting raffle prizes and with information about different fundraising events from different groups, how quickly the word had spread and been taken to the hearts of our close knit dance community. Conversation with different friends followed and I was shocked to hear how difficult it is for women to be diagnosed and treated in Egypt and how little funding there is for such essential treatment that we in this country would take for granted. After visiting Cairo for the first time in May 2006 I realized what a privileged life we have in England and how much the Middle Eastern culture, women and music has changed my life forever. We have taken so much from them and now it is our chance to give something back!
Jillina www.jillina.com
"We are all connected whether it be thru dance,music,art,or simply a
friendship .
Take time to open you mind,heart and wallet to help the quality of
life for others ."
jillina.com
Artemisia www.artemisiadances.com
Artemisia started belly dancing a decade and a half ago, today she is fast
becoming a sought-after international performer and teacher. Her
performances are full of joy and fun, passion and sensuality. Audiences
especially appreciate her magic with the veil, her ability to convey both
drama and emotion on the stage, and her sense of humour. As a soloist she
performs regularly in Belgium and abroad, teaching succesfull workshops at
bellydance festivals world-wideShe is the director and lead teacher of dance school (e)motion in Leuven
(Belgium), offering classes and workshops to hundreds of students, from
total beginners to professionals. Students describe her as an enthusiastic,
warm and encouraging teacher who loves to share her passion and knowledge,
combining technical expertise with a great sense of introducing students to
communication and creativity in dance.
She is dedicated to spreading the word about Just Because in Europe and will
continue to support this amazing charity.