Donate Your Way into New York Fashion Week (and many more events)
7Feb10
Check out CharityBuzz.com Heal Haiti Auction for your chance to donate your way into New York Fashion Week. Shows up for bid include, Marc Jacobs, Adam, Manchesa, DKNY, Nicole Miller, and Ports 1961.
They are also auctioning everything from tickets to movie premieres, to designer dresses. There’s even an opportunity to chat with Orlando Bloom on Valentine’s Day (just don’t tell Miranda Kerr). Proceeds from the auction will benefit relief efforts in Haiti.
For the complete listings of auction items and form more information visit www.charitybuzz.com
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Lauren Conrad and mark. Take Action Against Domestic Violence
3Feb10
Domestic violence comes in many forms –physical, verbal, emotional, and financial. According to mark., ‘studies show that 1 in 4 woman will be abused by a partner in their lifetime’ and ‘currently 1 in 5 teens in a serious relationship reports being physically abused by a partner’.
mark., the beauty and fashion brand, that is all about empowering young women in both their careers and social lives, decided to take action. In September of 2008, mark. launched their m.powerment campaign to help raise awareness and break the cycle of dating abuse and relationship violence. The m.powerment collection, which donates all the net proceeds to the cause, consisted of the Have a Heart Necklace ($22), and Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Glosses in m.powerment shades ($6) has since raised over $400,000.
Last night, Claudia Poccia, Global President, mark. and Lauren Conrad, mark. Spokesperson and Honorary Co-Chair of m.powerment by mark. launched their latest m.powerment campaign; the Have a Heart Bracelet ($12), and a Public Service Announcement, featuring Lauren Conrad.
The two, alongside Peer Educator, Kristen DeFur from the Healthy Relationship Training Academy of New York City sat on a panel for a Q&A Session to answer questions and stress that help is available. Since domestic violence comes in multiple forms it’s important to trust your instincts and seek help immediately if you feel you’re a victim of abuse. The most important thing is to get out of the relationship safely, and although that may seem impossible for many, counselors are more
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Rachel Roy’s Birthday Wish Comes True!
1Feb10
This year, designer Rachel Roy decided to skip her birthday on January 15th and start a birthday campaign through Charity Water instead. Having witnessed first hand the effects and hardships created by lack of unsafe drinking water, Rachel’s goal was to raise $15,000 by March 15th. If successful, she would help 750 people, 150 families and 3 communities receive clean water.
It’s pretty amazing Rachel was able to give up a birthday in exchange for helping so many. What’s even better is today is January 30th, and she’s already exceeded her goal! She’s currently at $15,839, and there is still well over a month of donating to be done. No donation is too small (or big), the more money she raises the higher the count of people helped. Currently, she’s served 791 people!
We donated. Thank you Rachel for letting us be apart of your birthday! Even if it is technically skipped.
To learn more about Rachel’s birthday campaign and to donate visit http://mycharitywater.org/rachelsbirthday
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All in a Days Work: $18K for Haiti
26Jan10
Congratulations to SPiN New York and Modelinia for a job well done! The two partnered last week to host a fundraiser to support Haiti, raising over $18K in donations in just one night. Auction items are still available online until Wednesday, so please visit www.charityfolks.com/helphaiti to make your bid.
The benefit, hosted by Susan Sarandon, Veronica Webb, Rachel Roy, Robert Verdi, Georgina Chapman, Judah Friedlander, and many more, made for a social evening filled with ping pong, dancing, and fun. James Lipton gave a memorable speech, keeping the evening in perspective and encouraging guests to donate.
Here’s a taste of the evening for anyone who was unable to join.
See more videos on modelinia.com
Thank you to all the Pretty Connected readers who made it to the event!
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Help Haiti – Join SPiN NY, Modelinia, Susan Sarandon, Veronica Webb and more…
18Jan10
For more information visit www.spinyc.com
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Haiti Earthquake Relief: How You Can Help
15Jan10
As most of you know by now, Haiti needs our help after Tuesday’s devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
Between the Red Cross and Charity Water, here’s some easy ways you can get involved:
- Donate Money
- Donate Blood
- Donate Items
- Donate Your Time
- Time Spread the Word
I’m participating in all of the above between these two organizations. If I can do all five, consider trying to do one. I never want to sound preachy but every little bit helps and now is the time to unite and make a difference.
Text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross. The donation will appear on your cell phone bill. They are also more
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Party for a Cause – Do You Really Need More Stuff?
13Dec09
Take a queue from Scott Harrison (Founder of charity: water) and Sean Parker (Napster Co-Founder, Founding President of Facebook, Chairman and Co-Founder of Causes) and consider asking your friends to donate to a worthy cause instead of gifts.
CHARITY: WATER
Founded by Scott Harrison, charity: water is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing clean and safe drinking water to people globally. He launched this project on his birthday in September 2006, and asked guests to donate $15 instead of giving him presents. That evening, Scott raised $15,000, and charity: water was born. It’s been a recurring event ever since. This birthday campaign has become such a success, between Scott’s birthday and those who followed suit, they were able to raise $965,000.
Join Scott Harrison and host Adrian Grenier for the charity: ball 2009. Monday, December 14th, 7pm. For more information and to buy tickets click HERE
Don’t have the funds? Donate your time (or both). Charity Water is always looking for volunteers. That’s what I’m doing, so I hope you’ll join me at the charity: ball or at future volunteer nights. Visit charitywater.org for more information.
MALARIA NO MORE
In celebration of his birthday, Sean Parker threw a benefit for Malaria No More, the non-profit organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths, by asking for donations instead of gifts.
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- Photographed with Sean Parker
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- Portrait by Jordan Betten
Let’s help Sean reach his goal of $50,000 by donating at www.facebook.com/malarianomore, and to learn more about the cause visit malarianomore.org.
On a beauty note, Sean has really good taste in skin care, sporting Molton Brown’s Naran Ji Fine Liquid Hand Wash and Soothing Hand Lotion in his guest bathroom. A celebrity studded birthday and I’m taking pictures of his hand soap…go figure!
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Kiehls and M*A*C Give Back
1Dec09
I would like to recognize Kiehl’s and M*A*C for their contribution to AIDS research today, on World AIDS Day.
KIEHL’S LIMITED EDITION HAND CARE FOR A CURE
In proud support of World AIDS Day, Kiehl’s is launching a Limited Edition Hand Care for a Cure today with 100% of the net profits to benefit amfAR. With new packaging for a limited release of their signature Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, it features a unique design of the symbolic red ribbon – worn internationally to increase public awareness of AIDS. Created out of red hand prints, this visual displays the many hands that AIDS has affected, as well as the many hands working together to find a cure. This heavy-duty moisture treatment is a thick, rich formula offering all-day care and protection to hands. Featuring a blend of select ingredients that allows skin draw and absorb water from the air, this hand salve forms a protective barrier against moisture loss.
Limited Edition Hand Care for a Cure Suggested Retail Price: 2.5 fl. oz / $12.50, available on http://www.kiehls.com
About amfAR [from amfAR.com]:
Founded in 1985, amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research and has invested nearly $300 million in its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide. For additional information on amfAR, visit www.amfAR.org
M∙A∙C ‘S MIRACLES HAPPEN VIVA GLAM LIP KIT
As part of M∙A∙C’s continued commitment to AIDS research, they are donating every cent of the purchase of their Miracles Happen Viva Glam Lip Kit to the M∙A∙C AIDS Fund. This compact features lip trio Viva Glam V and VI Lipsticks, and Viva Glam V Lip Gloss. The set is part of their holiday collection, and truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
Miracles Happen Viva Glam Lip Kit Suggested Retail Price: $22.50, available on www.maccosmetics.com
About M∙A∙C AIDS Fund:
Established in 1994 by M·A·C Cosmetics, the M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. Introducing its first more