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Sisters bicycled from Seattle to San Francisco to raise money.
While some peeps complain about distances and gas prices, other go the distance and raise a little money in between.
WASHINGTON. Friday Harbor High School graduates Amber and Kelsea Peterman bicycled from Seattle to San Francisco to raise money for – and awareness of – women’s health issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
The ride was called the Bike to End Fistula.
“Fistula is a childbirth injury from prolonged labor and lack of delivery services which occurs mostly in Africa and the Middle East,” Kelsea explained.
**Why we are doing it:
Chances are if you know us or received an email, you may have heard of gynecological fistula--an injury most commonly associated with prolonged labor which leaves women incontinent (and thus dribbling urine or feces for the remainder of her life, vesicovaginal or rectovaginal fistula). Virtually unheard of in the developed world, over 3 million women are estimated to be living with untreated fistula in developing countries and an additional 30,000 to 100,000 develop cases each year on the African subcontinent alone. Women with fistula are often ostracized, forced out of their homes and communities because they are unable to work and bear children.
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Nice story (link) , includes their blog address at the bottom
http://biketoendfistula.blogspot.com/ While some peeps complain about distances and gas prices, other go the distance and raise a little money in between. ... more -
Muslim community raises $125,000 for Hospital
A fundraiser hosted by the Muslim community has raised $125 G for the York Central Hospital, well-above the goal to raise $150G over a 5 year span for a blood bank analyser system.
In all, $125,000 was raised by SHIFA (Arabic for “cure”).
“The commitment of $30,000 per year was exceeded significantly by a quantum leap,” Naim Malik, event co-chairperson said.
About 400 guests attended the Thornhill’s Le Parc banquet hall Friday night, for an inaugural hospital fundraiser, hosted by the local Muslim community. Among the attendees were Mayor Dave Barrow, members of council & Pakistan’s consul general, Tassadaq Hussain.The event which included multi-cultural entertainment was led by Mr. Malik and Nancy Coxford, chairperson of the York Central Hospital Foundation.
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Campaign Update 06/23/08
John McCain's environmental play, the left's anger at Barack Obama, and MoveOn's strategic baby deployment.
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John McCain may have understated average campaign contributions by 260%
Summary from wikileaks.org:
"John McCcain may have understated his per-contributor average by nearly three times, or 63% of contributions.
In 2007 the John McCain team claimed a per-contributor fundraising average of $138. Inorder to bolster the perceptions of grass roots backing it is politically strategic to have the average as low as possible while keeping the total as high as possible. However a simple calculation shows that the average raised is $358--almost three times the average claimed in McCain's press release.
McCain may have concealed 63% the funds raised from the average, by excluding (without note) "in kind" contributions. In kind contributions are typically given by corporations and can include items such as the use of corporate jets, or free work by advertisers.
Whether this is 'standard practice' among campaign contribution reports is unknown, however the practice does seem to be misleading."
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Teen Strips To Raise Funds For China Quake Victims
A teenage girl is causing uproar in China by posting scantily-clad pictures of herself to raise money for earthquake victims.
The 19-year-old, who lives in Beijing calls herself Xiao Yun, says it's just a way of doing her bit for the victims.
Yun says she's originally from Sichuan province where the earthquake hit and wanted to encourage more people to donate. "It's encouraging to see people donating to help," she says. "I am still a student, so I am doing my part in my way. I just want to give something back to my hometown." A teenage girl is causing uproar in China by posting scantily-clad pictures of herself to raise money for earthquake victims. ... more -
FREE DVDs for Charity Film Screenings
Host a screening, charge admission, take donations and give it all to charity. We'll make the films available FREE (While we can afford it).
*Given all the real tragedies right now, from U.S. floods, to Burma, to China's quake, Joe and I are offering our films from The Tibetan Photo Project for free for screenings for Charity fundraisers.*
Our films are produced on DVD and *will project to theater size screens. If you have a legitimate charity effort, (while we can afford it) we are offering our films on DVD at no charge for screening fund raising efforts. We have two features and a couple shorts available.
Email us here at Current or contact us through our Website at http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com
Please, this is very limited , we don't have a bunch of moneybut we do have the films and we hope we can offer a little bit of help. Host a screening, charge admission, take donations and give it all to charity. We'll make the films available FREE (While we can affor... more -
Obama + Dean + $100 Million in June = Massive GOP Losses
Now that Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic Nomination, his campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) will begin working closely together. In fact, the Obama Campaign is already taking on some of the DNC’s usual functions.
What is exciting about this new alliance is that Howard Dean, as chair of the DNC, and Barack Obama are now on the same team. The two most groundbreaking internet fund-raisers the political world has ever seen are going to be working side-by-side with their 50-state strategy in place, which Dean employed to win back Congress for the Democrats back in 2006.
The influx of cash to Obama’s campaign is going to be incredible. Some are estimating that Obama may even bring in $100 million this month. To put that in perspective, George W. Bush’s record-breaking fund-raising effort in the 2000 election cycle brought in $303 million, and that was over a full, two-year period.
Barack Obama has already almost reached that number at this point in his campaign and we’re just now beginning the General Election. He sits at $265 million raised, nearly three times the total John McCain has raised thus far.
What will this gap in cash flow mean for the two candidates?
Get the answer at http://stonecipher.typepad.com or click the link above.
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Free DVDs for Charity fundraising screeners
While we can afford it, we are offering our feature DVDs for free for Charity fundraiser screenings contact via our Website at http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com
Weather its for China's earthquake victims, Iowa floods or any legit charity of your choice. We would like to offer the opportunity. While we can afford it, we are offering our feature DVDs for free for Charity fundraiser screenings contact via our Website at http://... more -
Waitress loses job after shaving head for cancer charity
Stacey Fearnall raised more than $2,700 for a local fundraiser for cancer research. When she showed up to work earlier this week with her new look, the Nathaniels restaurant laid her off. Seriously, people? Stacey Fearnall raised more than $2,700 for a local fundraiser for cancer research. When she showed up to work earlier this week with ... more
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The Revolution March Flag Day money bomb June 14th, 2008
Restore the Constitution for Freedom, Peace and Prosperity!
Our goal is to raise $50,000 for The Revolution March on July, 12th in Washington D.C. on Flag Day, June 14th. We only need 1000 people to donate $50.00 each and we will succeed! Let's make The Revolution March the biggest event yet to happen in The R3VO1UTION . You can be an early part of that success by being part of this fun and inspirational event. Pledge today!
The goal of The Revolutiuon March is to organize a peaceful, non-violent march on the streets of Washington DC followed by a rally in support of R3VO1UTION that is happening in America. By involving as many volunteers and participants as we can, we intend to spread the know-how of mass mobilization and direct-action to the movement. As a law-upholding movement, it's our responsibility to use these Constitutional tools wisely and effectively.
Remember, when we say "Revolution" we say it with LOVE!
For more information about the Revolution March visit revolutionmarch.com
http://revolutionmarch.com/Default.aspx?rnd=1717136214
For more information about the Revolution March Flag Day Money Bomb visit FiftyForFlagDay.com
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Burma: It Can't Wait and the U.S. Campaign for Burma
Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Eva Longoria Parker, Sheryl Crow and others have joined together to produce a 30 day series of public service announcements at Burma: It Can't Wait http://burmaitcantwait.org/burmaitcantwait/. The website is aimed at promoting the U.S. Campaign for Burma. The fund raiser has been going on all month but I think that you can still help if you're interested.
From the U.S. Campaign for Burma website:
The United States Campaign for Burma is a U.S.-based membership organization dedicated to empowering grassroots activists around the world to bring about an end to the military dictatorship in Burma. Through public education, leadership development initiatives, conferences, and advocacy campaigns at local, national and international levels, USCB works to empower Americans and Burmese dissidents-in-exile to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma and raise awareness about the egregious human rights violations committed by Burma’s military regime.
The leadership of USCB is comprised of seasoned human rights advocates, with experience both inside and outside the U.S. government. The board and staff, which include former Congressional staff, former Burmese political prisoners, and experienced advocates, are dedicated to increasing the profile of Burma and seeking solutions to the country’s decades-long conflict. The core strength of USCB — individual members, community chapters, student chapters, and affiliates across the United States — is Americans and Burmese dissidents-in-exile.
U.S. Campaign for Burma
http://uscampaignforburma.org/about-us-campaign-for-bur...
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BuildBurma.org raises money for victims
From a note from filmmaker Smriti Mundra:
My friends Shruti Ganguly and Riddhika Jesrani have put together a fundraising organization called Build Burma in response to the recent disaster in Myanmar. They have a $10,000 fundraising target on behalf of Doctors Without Borders, a reputable aide organization with an infrastructure in Myanmar (read: the money goes directly to disaster relief, not a corrupt goverment or NGO). I sincerely hope you will all donate even $10 to the cause. There are 561 of you on this list so if everyone donates we will be more than half way to our goal. Just go to www.buildburma.org and follow the prompts.
To read more about the situation in Myanmar or show support, join the Facebook group (search BuildBurma.org) and check out the website.
Well, a lot more than 561 folks here, folks, so let's see if we can help. I just did my part and make a small donation - your turn, everyone. From a note from filmmaker Smriti Mundra: ... more -
Twodee runs for the cure!
We (TWODEE) are asking for your support. We are running the Anchorage marathon to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is something we do every year and this year we are working with our friend Maryellen to raise $50,000 for a cancer research grant. Please take a few minutes to watch Maryellen's story in the thread below. If you are not in a position to donate at this time, please pass this link along to others so that together we can find a cure for cancer.
Thank You,
Debrianna and David
Maryellen's fund raising website through Team In Training is:
http://www.active.com/donate/tntnmep/MECarr We (TWODEE) are asking for your support. We are running the Anchorage marathon to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. ... more -
Nude Christmas Fundraiser goes wrong
7 mothers from Madrid, Spain posed half nude for a joke calendar that was to help raise money for their children's school. Wearing nothing but festive Christmas tinsel, the women's calendar is now the source of their debt. A few British moms aka the "Calendar Girls" made some extreme pocket money when they did it before but, alas, they were probably much more marketable. HO HO HO! 7 mothers from Madrid, Spain posed half nude for a joke calendar that was to help raise money for their children's school. Wearing not... more
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year
I have a friend who is trying to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society man of the year. This fundraising effort has a different twist. Each dollar that you donate gets you one vote toward a goofy facial hair-style of your choosing. Go ahead and donate a dollar or two... it goes to a good cause, and you get to make someone look really stupid.
Donate here:
http://www.active.com/donate/mdmwoy05/mdAGerner I have a friend who is trying to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society man of the year. This fundraising effort has a dif... more -
Ride to END AIDS
Aids Lifecycle Fundraising Video. Support Matt on his bike ride from SF to LA in June 2008.
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Fundrace -- Everyone Knows Your Policital Contributions
It's kinda creep but also pretty great that you can search by name or address to see which presidential candidates your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and celebrities are contributing to. Or just browse by city and see how much people are giving and to whom. It's kinda creep but also pretty great that you can search by name or address to see which presidential candidates your friends, famil... more
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GOT JELLO? - Jello Shots for ... Charity?
OASIS is a student run and organized community service umbrella organization at Northwestern University. In addition to serving at a number of different volunteer sites around the Chicago area, members of OASIS hold numerous creative and beneficial philanthropy events throughout the year. This fall, they put on "GOT JELLO? - Jello Shots for Charity" in order to raise money for Mary Lou's Place, a shelter for battered women in Evanston, IL. With sixteen dedicated contestants and entry fees at $20 a person, everyone involved was so happy to be together and supporting such an amazing event, service group, and volunteer organization. Check out the video to see how it all went down!
To learn more about how you can get involved, visit the OASIS website at http://groups.northwestern.edu/oasis/ OASIS is a student run and organized community service umbrella organization at Northwestern University. In addition to serving at a n... more -
World AIDS Day
George Bush is urging Congress to allow the doubling of financial aid to Africa to help combat AIDS.
This comes at a crucial time as AIDS is rife in some of Africa's countries and more needs to be done to help prevent it.
Almost 3/4's of AIDS related death in 2006 were in Sub-Saharan Africa . George Bush is urging Congress to allow the doubling of financial aid to Africa to help combat AIDS. ... more -
Making Sex Tax-Deductible!
Wow! A real innovator and humanitarian.
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