Rhana Griffin

My family and I have watched the unfolding events in Victoria this weekend and we have, all four of us, shed tears at the total and utter devastation our fellow countrymen and women have had to endure, and will continue to endure for a long time to come.

For my global friends who may not be aware of the terrible bushfires that have wiped out whole communities and caused loss of lives and property on an massive scale you can read about it here

One thing that has stood out for me has been the overwhelming sense of community support and courage shown by all those who have lost so much.

Here, in our Redbubble community, people are also pulling together to do what they can to help out the victims of this tragedy, and to see that happening fills me with such a sense of pride in our community.

For my part I will be offering all artist profits on any sales made from my creative portfolio this month to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal Redbubble has generously offered to match this donation dollar for dollar.

If you would like to do the same all you need to do is email accounts@redbubble.com at the end of the month (27th, 28th of February) and indicate that you would like your artist profits donated to the appeal

I’m also planning on going on a spending spree myself, and will be purchasing works from the generous artists who are contributing to and supporting this cause. So please let me know here if you are participating so I can come check out your gallery. I will also update this journal with links to your portfolio.

Also, PLEASE check out the works that have been donated to the Phoenix Appeal. Same deal here, Redbubble will chip in dollar for dollar to match any artists profits that are raised from the sales of works on this account.

And don’t forget, you can always make direct donations to the Red Cross appeal here

Finally, the biggest HUGEST thankyou to everyone here on Redbubble that has rallied together… I feel so incredibly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community.

Together we can make a difference.