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Zombies March for Charity

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As a way to attract a new type of donor Iowa City has created a Zombie march. The people of the city got dressed up in zombie gear and paraded the town, raising money for charity. Click here to watch the video of this interesting and colorful march.

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September 28, 2009   No Comments

Dogs Need A Home- URGENT!

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Unfortunately, many animal shelters are full and wind up putting down many dogs and cats per week. Please help out these poor animals. Click here for more information on how you can save a life.

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September 26, 2009   No Comments

Rare Gorillas Make Facebook Debut

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Need more friends on facebook? You do, if having certain friends means supporting a good cause. For just $1 you can be friends with the endangered gorillas of Africa. Make more friends on facebook and support this awesome cause. Click here to find out more about this cause.

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September 25, 2009   No Comments

Pet Fest 2009

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October 4, 2009 will mark the 22nd annual Pet Fest in Ithaca. All proceeds from the pet walk-athon will benefit the SPCA of Tompkins County. Click here to learn more and donate!

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September 23, 2009   No Comments

Airline Tickets to Raise Cash for AIDS Fight

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In the near future, when you buy a plane ticket, you will be able to donate at least $2 toward the fight against AIDS. The money will go to the Millennium Foundation which is working with the UN to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Click here to read how you can help!

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September 23, 2009   1 Comment

Veterans Up and Running

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Veterans Up and Running is an organization that helps the homeless Veteran population in Boston, MA. Through team structured runs, it helps the Veterans with motivation, self improvement, and gets them back on a path toward employment.

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is run by a husband and wife team, Shannon and Robyn Varney. They have a love for running and helping out their community. In order to keep Veterans Up and Running going they need grants for scholarships to help with the Veterans’ educational development.

To learn more about Veterans Up and Running or to donate click here!

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September 15, 2009   No Comments

Limelight Arts

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Limelight Arts is a music and performing arts training and community center in Philadelphia. It was started by Frank Machos and is girlfriend Heidi Breuer in 2008. Frank has a masters degree from the University of the Arts and wanted to be able to give back to the community through music and arts.

Right now Limelight holds after school programs for music, acting, and dance lessons. Additionally, after the students learn their music, play or routine, a showcase is performed by the students.

Limelight arts would like to be able to give scholarships to students so that all students have an equal opportunity to study the arts.

Click here to donate and read more about Limelight Arts!

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September 15, 2009   2 Comments

Dog Surf-a-Thon

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In Del Mar, California, Dogs and dog lovers gather to rasie money for a local animal shelter by having a surfing contest for dogs. Click here to watch the video of the contest.

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September 14, 2009   No Comments

Holiday with Gorillas in Africa

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World Primate Safaris arrange personal safaris to track mountain gorillas in different countries. Part of the money for the tour goes to Primate Conservation. Cick here to see a gorilla video and to read more.

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September 9, 2009   No Comments

Bicycle Takes Flight Across the UK to Raise Money for Charity

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John Carver, a teacher from the UK, is flying across the UK on his flying bike to raise money for charity. Click here to watch the video.

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August 26, 2009   No Comments