A great cause from Anthony:

Hear the World, a global initiative by hearing system manufacturer Phonak, has joined forces with Global Explorers, a not-for-profit educational travel organization, to offer the first-ever Hear the World Expedition to the Peruvian Amazon. The expedition will integrate students of mixed hearing abilities to raise awareness about hearing as a fundamental part of life that many take for granted. Students with and without hearing loss will form an unlikely team that will work together and learn from one another while shattering expectations and learning to use adversity to their advantage. Hear the World Expeditions create a unique platform where groups of students explore science, culture, leadership and service while at the same time raising awareness about the importance of hearing.

Ten students will participate in the trip from July 8-17, 2010 and we are looking for donations to helps support the student’s fundraising efforts. Donations can be made via the Hear the World cause page at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/186656?fb_page_id=71459517323&m=63f2250d&owner_id=51350384. All donations made to the page until April 30^th will be divided evenly among participating students to cover trip costs.

Please consider donating to this great cause, or encouraging your readers to donate. More info about the trip can be found here:http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/destinations/hear_the_world_expeditions/.

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!

B