Social Action :: Ron Heffron\\\\\\\'s Fundraising Page

Action Type : Group Fundraiser
Created At : Firstgiving
Created On : 2009/04/09 23:02:12 -0400
Description :
Ron Heffron is raising money for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

• Fundraising page goal: $0.00
• Total donations to date: $10,665.00
• Total contributions: 90

Thank you for visiting! Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.

On behalf of the thousands of children suffering from Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) in the U.S., please help our tenatious group of parents who have overcome tremendous odds to raise research funding to find a cure for this horrific disorder.  By doing so, please know that you are also helping to find a cure for many causes of cancer, autism and epilepsy because Tuberous Sclerosis has been found to be the "linchpin" disorder that can unlock the mysteries of many other maladies.

Bao, now 5 yrs old, spent the first two years of life practically comatose with seizures.  Following 4 brain surgeries before his second birthday, he is doing much better now.  But he still has seizures regularly and requires intensive therapies to deal with developmental delays and autistic traits.  He also cannot yet chew food, is at risk for failure to thrive and receives intensive feeding therapy.  Despite all this, he is a happy engaging child that we are very proud of for his bright, teasing personality and his ability to melt hearts!

Many thanks for your support -- and please forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Ron and Ann Heffron

Deadline: Sunday, August 16, 2009
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Social Action :: Remember April 2nd is the International Autism Awareness Day.

Action Type : Petition
Created At : Care2 Petitions
Created On : 2009/04/02 06:03:06 -0400
Description :

April 2nd is the International Autism Awareness Day

We need to be heard. Stop Mercury vaccines. Everyday more babies are diagnosed the  Autistic Spectrum.... What is really in those vaccines?
Is it Mercury???    Spread the word.
Autism talks, walks, breath, reads in some cases and can also do sports.
There is really no signature goal number when it comes to kids' health. Is it?   We need everybody to know....................
http://www.massimodaf.com/

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Social Action :: Management Fellowship (Seattle)

Action Type : Volunteer
Created At : Idealist.org
Description :


The Borgen Project is selecting a strong leader to hire and assist with managing new interns. The selected fellow will report to the President and the Board of Directors.

- Review 40-100 resumes a month and schedule interviews with the top candidates.
- Interview and screen applicants.
- Manage 4-6 interns.
- Write and distribute job descriptions.
- Develop the internship program.

Details:
The fellowship is 25-hours per week (can be more if selected candidate needs the hours), unpaid, 4-month position. Minimum Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred. The Borgen Project is located in Downtown Seattle.




In a Nutshell: The Borgen Project fights global poverty.

Our Vision: The Borgen Project is creating a political force for
the world's poor. We're building an influential ally for the most
neglected, ignored and destitute people on the planet and building a
powerful poverty-reduction movement that can champion
humanitarian causes.

Trademarks: The Borgen Project is known for being tech savvy,
nonpartisan and having access to congressional leaders on a
national level.





OPERATIONS
* Advocate: We meet with U.S. leaders to secure their support for crucial poverty reduction legislation.

* Mobilize: We mobilize people across the globe behind efforts to make poverty a political priority.

* Educate: We teach basic advocacy skills that allow citizens to communicate with their government.

* Issue Messaging: We build awareness of global issues and innovations in poverty-reduction.

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Social Action :: Rita Buwa : Sudan

Action Type : Micro-credit Loan
Created At : Kiva
Description :

$75 of $350 raised.



Started raising funds on Apr 9, 2009




Rita Buwa currently sells bread and is requesting a loan to buy more bread to sell. Rita is 27 years old and is married to a soldier. She has one child who doesn't attend school. With the extra profits from her business, she hopes to be able to build a house for the family.

BRAC's holistic approach to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor encompasses a range of core programs in economic and social development, health, education, and human rights and legal services. The programs are delivered through an extensive network of village organizations. BRAC has become one of the world's largest NGOs as measured by the scale and diversity of its interventions. In 2007, BRAC started operations in Southern Sudan. The microfinance program, which is targeted towards returning war refugees, has already formed 418 village organizations with more than 14,000 women members.

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Social Action :: Sarmes Takhmazov : Azerbaijan

Action Type : Micro-credit Loan
Created At : Kiva
Description :

$50 of $1,525 raised.



Started raising funds on Apr 9, 2009




Sarmes Takhmazov is a 45-year-old farmer who has been living in the Internally Displaced People Settlement with his two sons since 1991. He and his family suffered from Azerbaijan-Armenian conflict. He started livestock breeding in 1995 when poverty pushed him to find a source of income to cover his family's basic needs. Owing to the loan from AqroInvest, Sarmes could make his business successful. He regards himself as a trusted client and has now applied for his second loan from KIVA. He requests a loan of USD 1525 to purchase three calves for an estimated price USD 500 each. Let’s wish him good luck!

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Social Action :: Management Fellowship (Seattle)

Action Type : Volunteer
Created At : Idealist.org
Description :


The Borgen Project is selecting a strong leader to hire and assist with managing new interns. The selected fellow will report to the President and the Board of Directors.

- Review 40-100 resumes a month and schedule interviews with the top candidates.
- Interview and screen applicants.
- Manage 4-6 interns.
- Write and distribute job descriptions.
- Develop the internship program.

Details:
The fellowship is 25-hours per week (can be more if selected candidate needs the hours), unpaid, 4-month position. Minimum Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred. The Borgen Project is located in Downtown Seattle.




In a Nutshell: The Borgen Project fights global poverty.

Our Vision: The Borgen Project is creating a political force for
the world's poor. We're building an influential ally for the most
neglected, ignored and destitute people on the planet and building a
powerful poverty-reduction movement that can champion
humanitarian causes.

Trademarks: The Borgen Project is known for being tech savvy,
nonpartisan and having access to congressional leaders on a
national level.





OPERATIONS
* Advocate: We meet with U.S. leaders to secure their support for crucial poverty reduction legislation.

* Mobilize: We mobilize people across the globe behind efforts to make poverty a political priority.

* Educate: We teach basic advocacy skills that allow citizens to communicate with their government.

* Issue Messaging: We build awareness of global issues and innovations in poverty-reduction.

Take Action Here

Social Action :: Management Fellowship (Seattle)

The Borgen Project is selecting a strong leader to hire and assist with managing new interns. The selected fellow will report to the President and the Board of Directors.

- Review 40-100 resumes a month and schedule interviews with the top candidates.
- Interview and screen applicants.
- Manage 4-6 interns.
- Write and distribute job descriptions.
- Develop the internship program.

Details:
The fellowship is 25-hours per week (can be more if selected candidate needs the hours), unpaid, 4-month position. Minimum Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred. The Borgen Project is located in Downtown Seattle.




In a Nutshell: The Borgen Project fights global poverty.

Our Vision: The Borgen Project is creating a political force for
the world's poor. We're building an influential ally for the most
neglected, ignored and destitute people on the planet and building a
powerful poverty-reduction movement that can champion
humanitarian causes.

Trademarks: The Borgen Project is known for being tech savvy,
nonpartisan and having access to congressional leaders on a
national level.





OPERATIONS
* Advocate: We meet with U.S. leaders to secure their support for crucial poverty reduction legislation.

* Mobilize: We mobilize people across the globe behind efforts to make poverty a political priority.

* Educate: We teach basic advocacy skills that allow citizens to communicate with their government.

* Issue Messaging: We build awareness of global issues and innovations in poverty-reduction.
Volunteercreated at Idealist.org.

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