Gettysburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college which I support. Founded in 1832, the college has earned a reputation for academic rigor and is a cherished institution by those in my family who studied there.
Visit Gettysburg’s website to make a gift to the institution.
International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. The IMC’s mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. The training and health care which the IMC offers to high risk local populations is an extremely important part of rehabilitating devastated health care systems which can directly save the lives of many. For more information please visit the International Medical Corps website.
Please visit the Surfrider Foundation website to contribute to this wonderful cause.
Baby Buggy is a nonprofit that provides in-need families with everything from cribs and strollers to clothing and bottles. Similar to other charities I support, Baby Buggy focuses on providing essentials that many more privileged people take for granted. They also add in a twist: “incentive based donations”. In order to receive many of their products, mothers must also agree to social service assistance, such as job training, financial literacy classes, and parenting support & education. For example: A mom receives stroller after demonstrating that he has opened an education savings account for her child. A father receives a crib after participating in a 16-week fatherhood program.
For more information on how to support Baby Buggy, please visit their website : Baby Buggy
The reasons I choose to support the the UN Refugee Agency’s Blue Key campaign are not complicated. Refugees need basic necessities that many of us who are more fortunate take for granted; namely water, food and shelter. Some refugees spend years, even decades, in displacement camps. So many are traumatized by torture, sexual assault and aggression. The Blue Key campaign helps provide basic services to those in refugee camps who most desperately need them; a school, a health clinic, shelter from the elements for their family. Today, more than 6,000 UNHCR staffers help provide much needed, shelter and care in camps around the world. But much work is still needed–there are 43 million refugees worldwide and more needs to be done to help them escape their plight. In December 2011, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) will commemorate 60 years of working to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees and internally displaced people. The goal is for 6,000 U.S. residents – thoughtful, caring people like you — to get a Blue Key. By doing so, you’ll tell the millions of refugees worldwide that they’re not invisible, and our staff that their live-saving work does not go unnoticed.
I urge you to support this cause as well.
More information: Blue Key campaign.
On March 21st, 2011 tragedy struck the surfing world. Sion Milosky passed away after a fall at Maverick’s break, a famous surfing location in Hawaii. The father of two had recently gained notoriety not only in the surfing world, but throughout the sporting community, for catching the biggest wave ever recorded in a surfing competition. Milosky was a pioneer of big wave surfing, often pushing the boundaries of the sport and pushing himself to new achieve bigger and bigger goals. Away from surfing, Milosky was a dedicated father to two young girls; he often described his passions to be his family first and chasing massive waves second. Milosky was a man dedicated to his sport and his family. His contributions to his sport and to the world will not be forgotten and he will be greatly missed.
I encourage you to donate to the fund as all proceeds go directly to benefit Sion’s wife and children.
Camille Chidiac 