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{Event Invite} A Date Auction to Benefit Building Young Minds


A Date Auction to Benefit Building Young Minds

 

Just wanted to share this event with you guys if you can attend, I think it would be great to support.

 

UPLIFT by SAH, the creative fundraising wing of the Sylvia A. Harvey experience, brought you “A Date for Haiti” last year. This year she’s collaborated with Arise Ventures to bring you Emboldened: A Date Auction Soiree. This impeccable evening will benefit Building Young Minds (BYM), a NYC based nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of future global leaders.

Come out to mingle, dance, and bid on a bachelor or bachelorette all in the name of literally building young minds. Expect a lively crowd, delectable appetizers + desserts and tunes by “Turntable Super Hero” DJ Jon Quick.

Our featured sponsor is Andrew Goodman Foundation. AGF is an organization dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and inspiring creative and effective action in support of civil rights, human dignity and social justice.

EVENT DETAILS:

– Auction participants’ bios + photos will be available at the start of the evening.

– Auction starts at 8:00 PM (Silent bidding will be available!)

– A BYM information table where you can learn more will be available.

– Jamaal Thomas was just getting warmed up last year. This year he’ll be holding it down as auctioneer again. 

– The winning bidders will receive a sponsored date at a swanky restaurant in New York City. 

– Desserts are provided by J.A.D.A Delights 

For More Information on:
Building Young Minds: www.buildingyoungminds.org

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~Solo Dove~

2011
09/27
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Brenda Blackmon & The Kelly Fund for Lupus Christmas in July


Celebrating Christmas in July with Brenda Blackmon and her daughter Kelly

In conjunction with the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC)  of Fairleigh Dickinson University Brenda Blackmon hosted a Christmas in July event to raise money for her charity. Lupus is a personal cause for Brenda since her daughter Kelly suffers from the disease. Brenda founded Kelly Fund for Lupus to raise funds and awareness about the disease. She decided to do this event  with BAC because she loves FDU. It should be noted that Brenda is an Alum of FDU as am I. At the event Brenda also had  her new book  “A Mom’s Story” available for purchase.

I got to ask Brenda few questions during the course of the event and this is what she had to say…

Brenda with her daughter

Why Christmas in July?

Brenda: Time to get rid of stuff and make more room for blessings. Lupus is important and raising money for it is important.

What can the average person do to get involved with Lupus?

Brenda: The Kelly Fund for Lupus wants people with lupus to do clinical trails especially black people.  The goal is to educate people. Get rid of stereotypes that people have about the disease.

Brenda also shared some information on the importance of having African participate in these trials.  The drug Benlysta was almost not made due to lack of African-Americans participation  in the clinical trials.

What else have you been up to?

Brenda: Meeting with FDA Advisory Panel . Also met with the genome science program. Will also be meeting with the National Urban League. Raising as much awareness about Lupus as possible. Talking to our people.
What do you want people to know?

Brenda: It’s ok to talk about it. Lupus is a disease that is one day you can have energy and the next day you can’t get out of bed. Lupus can be misinterpreted. It not only makes the person with the disease weary but the family as well.

Brenda: God’s Got It.

Me (BAC Secretary), Brenda, & Lorren (BAC President)

Brenda's Book

To learn more please visit website http://www.thekellyfundforlupus.org

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2011
08/03
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United Initiatives for Peace | Raising Money for Haiti & Newark


This Sunday United Initiatives for Peace held a [fund] RAISE HER  to benefit some well deserving young girls.

The  first annual [fund] RAISE HER was held at The Loft in Montclair benefiting college scholarships for girls in Newark “You Got Schooled” and their summer camp in Haiti (“Bel Kan”).

There were as silent auction will wich included custom converse sneakers and hand-made bracelets made by women in Rwanda. The money raised is much-needed to help these two organizations that are operated without any grants. This was not only a night to raise money but to meet and greet with others who want to make a difference.

There was food,  drinks, music and an atmosphere ripe for conversation. Kudos to UIP on their first annual [fund] RAISE HER!

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Beautiful Artwork

UIP founder and her parents

Vodka infused w/Strawberries... Delicious

Auction Items

Auction Items

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GMHC Fashion Forward: Charity Event for AIDS awareness & prevention


Recently attended the Fashion Forward event which was a fundraiser for the GMHC

Of  course my client RealBeautyRealWomen.com was there at the red carpet taking pictures and interviewing celebrities. Our host for this event was George Ortiz from Project Runway and the Rachel Ray show. The real reason behind the event wasn’t just to look good and have fun there was a cause attached to this fabulous event.

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Host George Ortiz interviewing Radio Host turned talk show Host Wendy Williams.

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The GMHC goal with Fashion Forward is to fight to the end of the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected. By combining fashion into the mix you have an event that will attract people to come out and support. [GMHC stands for Gay Men’s Health Crisis] It also offered  the chance for the designer to showcase their lines for the season. The  money raised goes towards to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic. What a great cause.  And no event in New York is complete without reality TV show crews I spotted crews from Real Housewives of New York to The Cake Boss. This  will provide Fashion Forward with even more exposure and help with their cause. Not only do you experience great fashion you are raising money for a good cause. There was also a silent auction throughout the evening as well as a live action.

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some auction items

The latest statistics of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic were published by UNAIDS in November 2009, and refer to the end of 2008.

Estimate Range
People living with HIV/AIDS in 2008 33.4 million 31.1-35.8 million
Adults living with HIV/AIDS in 2008 31.3 million 29.2-33.7 million
Women living with HIV/AIDS in 2008 15.7 million 14.2-17.2 million
Children living with HIV/AIDS in 2008 2.1 million 1.2-2.9 million
People newly infected with HIV in 2008 2.7 million 2.4-3.0 million
Children newly infected with HIV in 2008 0.43 million 0.24-0.61 million
AIDS deaths in 2008 2.0 million 1.7-2.4 million
Child AIDS deaths in 2008 0.28 million 0.15-0.41 million

More than 25 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.

Africa has over 14 million AIDS orphans.

At the end of 2008, women accounted for 50% of all adults living with HIV worldwide

In developing and transitional countries, 9.5 million people are in immediate need of life-saving AIDS drugs; of these, only 4 million(42%) are receiving the drugs.

Now we move on to the fashion

The Master of Ceremonies was Tim Gunn. The fashion show featured designs from Yigal Azrouel, Narciso Rodriguez, Richard Chai, Anna sui, Simon Spurr, and (my favorite) Diane von Furstenberg.

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Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg

Anna Sui Designs

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2010
11/15
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Taste of Haiti – Artists and Their Brushes | September 23,2010


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2010
Press Contact:
Sandra Florent
Taste of Haiti – Artists and Their Brushes
The Caribbean American Network Helps Haitian Artists Affected by The Earthquake
Who:
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What:
The purpose of this event is to raise funding to purchase art supplies (brushes, easels, paint, and canvases), and directly donate them to the Haitian artists whose ability to create art has been hindered due to the earthquake. The ultimate goal is to re-instill inspiration, foster crea-tivity, and to give the World a lasting taste of the rich, artistic culture of Haiti.
The Caribbean American Network will garner support from across the board to make this event a true success. Featured artists for the evening will include C. Mona Haigler and Jn-Claude Legagneur, as well as a stunning musical performance courtesy of Maryse Coulanges. The suggested donation for the event is $50, which will be used to purchase the art supplies that will be given directly to Haitian artists.
Where:
320 West 37th Street 4th Fl, New York, NY 10018
New York, NY August 18, 2010: On Thursday, September 23, 2010, The Caribbean American Network, Inc. in collaboration with Billionaire Girls Club, Inc., will host an enchanting art exhibition entitled Taste of Haiti: Artists and their Brushes. Taking place at the lavish 320 Studios NYC, this event will be geared toward the preservation of Haitian artistry that has been affected by the January 2010 Haiti earthquake.
With years of unwavering commitment to uplifting the people of the Caribbean, especially the Haitian community, the Caribbean American Network, Inc will prove that art, coupled with philanthropy, can overcome even the biggest of disasters. We hope to see you at Taste of Haiti: Artists and their Brushes – a historic milestone on the road toward the cultural re-building of Haiti.
For sponsorship inquiries contact Victoria Paul-Edouard, BGC Inc., (E) vpauledouard@gmail.com
Please visit our websites: http://www.canusa.org, http://www.rockbgc.com
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08/18
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Do you want to be a Sponsor.. Help Save Lives


Want to be a sponsor and I am not talking about the type of sponsor Tierra Marie is singing about in her new song. I am talking about being a sponsor so that you can keep women and children from being homeless, to keep them from going back to a life of abuse, to help women regain their self-worth and self-esteem.

Sponsorship Levels

Bronze Sponsors $100                      Silver Sponsors $250

Gold Sponsors $500                           Ruby Sponsors $1,000

Diamond Sponsors $2,500               Platinum Sponsors $5,000

Sponsors will have:

Special Seating during event Logo Posted on Event Banner (Silver Sponsors & up)

Placed on our Sponsorship Poster

Media Recognition

Recognition on both Websites

Sponsors will also be able to include marketing pieces in the souvenir bags.

To donate

#1 email completed form to Ms. Aluotto at Jac@pickituppictures.com then visit

https://simplecheckout.authorize.net/payment/CatalogPayment.aspx to make your actual donation

SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION FORM

Please email a copy of your logo

Sponsorship Level:

Business Name (as it will appear):

Contact Name:

Daytime Phone:

Business Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Email Address:

Business Website:

If you can’t be a sponsor you can still attend and take part in this event to keep 8 shelters from closing down.

Event Price $30 per ticket for adults $10 for children under 12

Event RSVP to Ms. Susana Arevalo at Searevalo92076@yahoo.com

Media/Press Inquiries email Sandra at SoloDovePublicRelations@Gmail.com


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