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McHappy Day … Just One Dollar Makes a Difference!

November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Dear readers, what a perfect charity that symbolizes Skip a Lunch. Just one dollar, not even half a latte!

Let’s all get together and support the McDonald’s charity event known as “McHappy Day”, from November 10th to the 20th. Purchase a hand for $1 or certain food items and your dollar will help make a difference to a child in need. McDonald’s has raised nearly $150 million since 2002.

You can donate online or learn more here.

If you purchase a hand, take a photo with your mobile phone and email it to blog [at] skipalunch.com and we’ll post it here. Mmm, now I’m hungry!

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Filed Under: Children in Need

2009 America’s Giving Challenge

October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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The Case Foundation, Causes, and PARADE magazine launched the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge on October 7th and has already surpassed 10,000 donations and raised $250,000. Imagine that, in just one week they’ve achieved this!

Let’s get involved with this great program!

Details on the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge:

America’s Giving Challenge participants will compete for 30 days to bring in the highest number of donations for their nonprofit cause through the Causes application on Facebook. Causes that net the most donations will receive a total of $170,000 in prize money in addition to what individuals give during the Challenge. Based on the number of donations to their cause, participants can compete for daily and overall awards (ranging from $500 to $50,000) from now until November 6th at 3 p.m. EST. This year’s Giving Challenge builds on last year’s effort that saw $1.8 million raised for nonprofits.

Challenge participants can get involved in one of two ways:

1. Champion a cause – Individuals can become “cause champions,” individuals who are passionate about a specific cause and will compete to obtain the most donations for their cause through the Causes application on Facebook.

2. Promote, donate or join a cause – All individuals are encouraged to take part in America’s Giving Challenge by joining, promoting and donating to the causes they care about. Facebook membership is not required to donate to a Giving Challenge cause.

To register to compete in the Giving Challenge, view details, and donate to a cause, visit www.americasgivingchallenge.com. Additionally, the Case Foundation is on Twitter at www.twitter.com/casefoundation, and you can follow news on America’s Giving Challenge with hashtag #AGC. (You can also check out a video of Matt Damon supporting America’s Giving Challenge here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y32CyumTI8!)

Filed Under: General Charitable Organizations

Ask.com Breast Cancer Search for the Cure

October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Ask.com has a great program running from September 13th to December 31st, 2009 called “Search for the Cure“. Ask.com will donate up to $100,000 in addition to monies raised by folks answering breast health questions and those who adopt the special homepage skin. From this program, Ask.com has pledged to invest at least $1 million through the “Search for the Cure” program and sponsorship of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series.

So, all we have to do is adopt the skin, answer questions, and make a difference! For those that are not aware, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which is now the world’s largest breast cancer organization and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer with more than $1.3 billion invested to date. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

Filed Under: Breast Cancer

The Fresh Air Fund – a Summer 2009 Update

September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Wow, The Fresh Air Fund had nearly 8,000 children enjoying their best summer yet. If you recall, we featured The Fresh Air Fund back in July for the NYC Half-Marathon they hosted.

Check out the latest here. The Fresh Air Fund 2009 Summer Memories video is worth the visit. From their News Facts section:

2009 Summer Highlights:
• Nearly 8,000 children enjoyed their best summers yet
• 370 students participated in the Career Awareness Program
• 11 counselors-in-training spent three days on the Appalachian Trail
• 168 young people were Leaders-in-training

That’s what I call a success! Keep up the good work and let’s get behind and support these organizations.

Filed Under: General Charitable Organizations, Volunteer Opportunities

Over the Edge of Waikiki for the Special Olympics

September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Wow, this is not for the feint of heart! Raise $1000 for Special Olympics Hawaii and you’ll be able to rappel over the edge of Waikiki’s tallest building, landing at the Edge of Waikiki which is the Sheraton Waikiki’s new adult infinity pool and bar. Crazy huh? The Over the Edge of Waikiki event takes places on November 13th, 2009 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. You need to be 18 and less than 300lbs. to participate.

Contact info:
Kyle Karioka
Special Olympics Hawaii
PO Box 3295
Honolulu, HI 96801
Fax: (808) 943-8814
E-mail: KyleK@specialolympicshawaii.org

Here’s a link to the form. Sign up today if interested since its a limited opportunity.

Filed Under: Charitable Organizations in Hawaii, Special Olympics
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