Day: 26 November 2017

AmazonSmile comes to the UK

Stuart Mitchell

From today, millions of Amazon customers can raise money for UK charities every time they shop at smile.amazon.co.uk. Customers who visit smile.amazon.co.uk will find the exact same Amazon they know and love. They’ll enjoy the same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience – but with an added bonus that Amazon will donate a 0.5% of the net purchase price of eligible products (excluding VAT, shipping fees, and returns) to one of ten charities that customers can choose from. The more customers use smile.amazon.co.uk, the more charities will receive…

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CHEST & Wunderman Health Inspire Hope for National COPD Awareness Month

Stuart Mitchell

November is National COPD Awareness month, and CHEST (American College of Chest Physicians) has released a new video to raise awareness, created pro bono by Wunderman Health. The video is inspired by a palindrome. During the first half, the graphics move downward and the tone, color and VO is dispirited; then the story changes, the graphics travel upward and the colors switch from black to white, becoming more positive. Ultimately, reflecting a reversal in perception, from discouragement to empowerment and hope.  The third leading cause of death in the US, COPD (Chronic Obstructive…

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Catholic Community Launch Third #iGiveCatholic Campaign on #GivingTuesday

Stuart Mitchell

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #iGiveCatholic is an online crowdfunding event that kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back. Considered the most successful Catholic crowdfunding event to date, #iGiveCatholic will be held on #GivingTuesday – a global day of giving, which will take place on November 28, 2017.  According to Henry Timms, Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y and founder of #GivingTuesday, “We created #GivingTuesday six years ago and it has now grown…

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‘Stand Against Hate’ Youth Essay Contest Offers Chance at $5K Scholarships/Grants

Stuart Mitchell

As Thanksgiving approaches and people around the nation are gathering and reflecting on the meaning of family and community, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and the Heather Heyer Foundation continue their call for entries in a nationwide ‘Stand Against Hate’ youth essay contest through which three winning essayists (ages 14-20) will earn $5,000 scholarships or grants for community projects. The three top essayists—representing the next generation of American activists and community leaders—will also be flown to Los Angeles and have the singular opportunity to ride on AHF’s 2018 Rose Parade® float…

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UN Women Launch 16 days of activism

Stuart Mitchell

Starting on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November), hundreds of events worldwide, led by UN Women and partners, will bolster efforts to end a pandemic that impacts one in three women globally. From marches, flashmobs and concerts, to football and rugby games events will be organized, and iconic buildings lit up in orange to galvanize attention during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December). This year’s commemoration comes at a unique moment, coinciding with the unprecedented mobilization of…

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