Thursday, March 29, 2012

Charity

Hi folks!

So, I have a question for you--do you support any specific charities, and if so, which one(s)?

I've tended to support education and scholarship funds, animal rescues, and international aid societies like Doctors Without Borders. But I really like Nothing But Nets (http://www.nothingbutnets.net/). They focus on malaria prevention in sub-Saharan Africa, and they're now launching an initiative to help Sudanese refugees. So, I'm sending out this appeal:

Make a donation to Nothing But Nets between now and April 5th (midnight, EDT), and then leave a comment below. On Friday the 6th, I'll use random.org to pick a winner, and send that person his/her choice of an ARC or first edition of any Spencer Hill Press book out now or scheduled for release in 2012, including:

Don't worry--I'll make sure the author gets royalties! 

I'll donate a dollar for each "I donated!" post we receive (although I'll cap it at $100, so Mr. Bear doesn't have a coronary). Please spread the word--we all could use the good karma.

10 comments:

Cassandra Geribo said...

I support the following:

Make-A-Wish (they granted my cousin his wish before he passed away)
MDA (my cousin had a form of MD which contributed to his passing)
Susan G Komen (my mother is a breast cancer survivor)

I give to those 3 whenever I possibly can!

This is a great idea and a great way to spread the news about a cause. I just sent in a donation! :) I'm shocked that this post has been up for 3 hours and no one has done it yet! I doubt I'll get the ARC but I'm glad I could help!!!

Cassandra Geribo said...

And apparently my time-zones are off and it's only been up for 20 minutes. I'll put my foot in my mouth on that one!

beneaththecover said...

Hey this is awesome :) doing this will make people really want I make a difference hopefully

I donate to make a wish.

Melissa

Amanda @Stuck In YA Books said...

What an awesome way to support communities in need of help!

I love supporting the:
-cancer society
-the human society (animals),
-school plays that need support raising money.

Oh! Paper Pages said...

I just donated. Thanks for posting about about Nothing But Nets. I usually donate through www.changingthepresent.org. NBN is a great organization, and I will definitely donate again.

pancyrush said...

Charity is great activity in all over the world. Due to charity people get lots of blessings and happiness in life. Thanks for sharing this fantastic post with us.

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NicoleSometimes said...

I just donated. This is a wonderful idea!

I've donated a few times to NBN, and I make it a point to donate to various other organizations (ASPCA and the cancer society).

-Nicole

Unknown said...

I donated.

I wish I saw this earlier.

Disgruntled Bear said...

Thanks for posting, everyone! I'm thinking that the charity giveaway may have potential. And Cassandra--you won! I'll send you an email.

Cassandra Geribo said...

Thanks Kate, I think this was a great way to get people involved!! :)