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Opus Energy Sets New £10,000 Charity Challenge For Employees

Opus Energy, one of the UK’s leading business energy suppliers, has pledged to raise £10,000 throughout 2010/11, for one of the UK's most common, life-threatening, inherited diseases, Cystic Fibrosis. Over the next year the employees of the Northamptonshire based energy company will embark on a calendar of fundraising and volunteering activities in ...

José Huizar, Eli Broad, Rick Caruso, Tim Leiweke to co-host ‘Get On Board’ fundraising event September 30, 2010

L.A. Streetcar, Inc. (LASI) today announced a powerhouse roster co-hosting a September 30 fundraiser at L.A. LIVE to benefit the Downtown L.A. Streetcar project. The cocktail reception fundraiser, themed “Get On Board,” is designed to promote efforts to advance a modern and environmentally friendly streetcar transportation system being developed for downtown ...

Neighbours Go the Extra Mile for Guide Dogs for the Blind

Neighbours Dale Philips (42) and Clive Aitken (30) have both teamed up and together have raised an amazing £2,500 by taking part in a gruelling duathalon as part of their plans to raise money for Guide dogs for the blind. The duathalon is set to be one of many sporting ...

Renowned Freerunner and Ninja Warrior does Backflips for Charity

Freerunner Levi Meeuwenberg is using his amazing abilities to give something back. Levi is known for his numerous appearances on the Japanese game show Ninja Warrior on G4 where he made it further than any other American competitor. His backflip fundraiser will raise money to teach disadvantaged children in Washington ...

Racing clinic held by two-time Indy 500 winner and two-time Indy Car Series Champion Al Unser Jr will benefit the Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Miami Project

Al Unser Jr will launch his first racing clinic to benefit The Johns Hopkins Hospital's “Miami Project”. On July 8th, 2010, winners of a low-unique-bid-wins auction will bring a guest to enjoy racing lesson from Al Unser Jr and dinner with the champion himself. Auction winners will drive open-wheel race cars ...

Upstart Succeeds in Same Marketing Arena as Pepsi, JPMorgan Chase, Amex-NBC

When it comes to promoting not-for-profit causes and ideas that can change the world, not all companies have the mega marketing clout of the Pepsi Refresh Project, or the big-name recognition of the JPMorgan Chase $5-Million Charity Giveaway or American-Express-NBC "Shine-A-Light" campaign. But with its "Show Us Your Goodness" charity contest, ...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation To Host First Annual ‘Fight For Our Future’ Benefit Dinner

The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation, Inc (TFMJF) is proud to announce its first annual “Fight for Our Future” benefit dinner which will take place Friday, April 2 at MGM Grand’s Premier Ballroom beginning at 6:00 p.m. PT. The evening will include entertainment, a silent auction and some special invited guests. Additionally, ...

Simone & Son 2009 Gala Event Benefits Colette’s Children’s Home

Simone and Son, Orange County’s premier fine jeweler, specializing in custom engagement rings, raised $5000 in donations which could generate up to $20,000 though Colette’s Children’s home’s matching grant program at its 2009 Gala Event benefitting the homeless. The event was held last month at Simone & Son Jewelers in Huntington ...

Sharon’s out in the Cold for Charity

A mum of four has experienced life as a homeless person after taking to the streets to raise money for charity. Sharon Leung, who lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, battled the freezing weather to take part with 40 others, including the right honourable Lord Mayor of Mansfield, in the‘Big Snore’ event on Friday ...

$30,000 Valentine Gift For Charities, Nonprofits and Fundraisers

In a big-hearted gesture before Valentine’s Day, a popular snack maker announced today it would double its original funding amount and pump an additional $30,000 into its online contest to give more charities the opportunity to share a total of $60,000 in prize money for their good works. Snack Alliance Inc., ...

Abu Dhabi Gives Back

Reed Specialist Recruitment (hr consulting specialists) partnered with MD Real Estate, PIC deVeres, Allied Pickfords and Belevari Marine to host a unique fund raising event for Ethiopiaid. Liveras Yachts very kindly donated the Lauren L for this unique event, where several prestigious organisations came together to support this wonderful cause ...

The Dental Clinic And Optical Express Sponsor Cycle For Charity

The Dental Clinic and Optical Express will be sponsoring Dominic O'Hooley, director of The Dental Clinic, in his bid to cycle from John O' Groats to Land's End this summer to raise funds for the Wooden Spoon charity. With a group of thirty riders, O'Hooley aims to complete the gruelling ...

Brave Duo Complete Charity Abseil

Two daring employees from Chester-based ACF Car Finance Limited are celebrating after completing an abseil down a 250ft building for charity. Nicole Davies, 23, and Jane Whittle, 25, braved the dizzy heights of the landmark Opal 3 building in Leeds, on Sunday 27th September, to help raise vital funds for BEN, the ...

Charity Fishing Tourney: A REEL Success

Puerto Vallarta was the destination for anglers and golfers who participated in this year's BJ's Restaurants Hook the Cure Tournament powered by IOTEC. The nearly sold-out tournament took place on November 6th and 7th and reeled in a whopping $345,000 NET for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The IGFA-qualifier brought two dozen boats ...

The Great Homecoming and Bill Partridge Retirement Celebration will be held November 13th at the Azleway Boys’ Ranch Training Center

A Great Homecoming and Retirement Celebration is scheduled for November 13, 2009 at the Azleway Boys’ Ranch Training Center, 158992 County Road 26, Tyler Texas. Founder and CEO of Azleway, Inc., Billy M. Partridge, will be retiring after 30 years of service and dedication to the needy children of East ...

Tracesmart Employee Heads To Africa To Aid Charity

Tracesmart this week sees one of its employees travelling to Africa to help the South Wales charity, The SAFE Foundation. Louise Hewlett, Tracesmart's Communications Executive will head out to Uganda on a fact-finding mission to help progress SAFE's volunteer project, a new initiative for professional or like-minded people that are ...

Every Day 5,760 More Children Become Orphans

The statistics are startling: it’s estimated that there are 143 million orphans worldwide. Even though many children are adopted, many more grow up as orphans and age out of the system by age sixteen - with no family to belong to and no place to call home. In a perfect world, ...

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Proclaims October 5th BLUE SHIRT DAY

Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th BLUE SHIRT DAY to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th. Love Our Children USA created National Blue Shirt Day on Monday, October 5th, where thousands of kids and adults will ...

Virgin Games Set To Raise 10k For Charity Kids Company

On Saturday 18th September, the team at Virgin Games will be putting on their best red cycling shorts and embarking on a charity bike ride from London to Brighton. Setting off from the company’s HQ in Hammersmith, the team of 40 employees will be braving the 84 kilometres with the aim ...

Gala Bingo Is Launching A Fundraising Everest Game To Support Its Team Of Intrepid Employees Who Are Gearing Up To Trek To Everest Base Camp For Charity In October

It is hoped the extreme challenge, which will see a 24-strong team of employees trek 75 miles and ascending 2700 metres up the world’s highest mountain, will raise £100k for Gala Coral’s group-wide charity Sue Ryder Care. The Everest trek is just one of a number of ongoing initiatives by Gala ...

If You Donate A Dollar, You Can Produce A Scholar–PUT KIDS 1ST

We've launched a campaign called "If You Donate A Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar." While we understand times are hard financially for everyone, we are asking for your contribution of a dollar for our youth service programs. The Washington Chiefs Inc (WCI) supports and services include mentorship, social activities, and vocational training. ...

77′7″ Kerrville Cross Raised on IH-10, Ending 9 Year Epic Struggle

Tuesday, July 27th a two-million-dollar, 70-ton, 77'7" red-brown contemporary sculpture named The Empty Cross™ was erected by The Coming King Foundation (TCKF) overlooking Interstate 10, half-way between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, on the transcontinental highway that connects California and Florida. The purpose, according to TCKF Vice President Jim McKnight, ...

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