Walk Now for Autism Speaks 2010

Do you know that Every 20 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has autism??? My cute nephew is autistic, everytime I see him I only have one question 'why him?' . Well no one has answer for that... But there is definitely one thing I can do - to support to autism research thru this Autism Speaks' Walk..

Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism Speaks, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

Click here to find more details on upcoming walks near your city, there are 67 walkevents across country. You can register for walking, volunteer and donations on the site.
I am lucky that this event is in my city and I am definitely registering for this event.

God bless you!

Safest Ways to Donate to Haiti Earthquake

As we all know, on January 12 2010, a devasting earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude stuck Haiti. The death toll is estimated at 200000.There are still thousands of people trapped, and left many homeless.

I exactly know how this can feel like, as I have faced earthquake myself when I was in Gujarat,India during January 26 2001. This is a time when you put your "life into perspective" -like what is worth, what is not.

Everyone is trying to make his best effort to help Haitian in all possible ways. Social networking sites have helped a lot in spreading the importance of donation.

I also urge you to contribute as much as you can!!!

I heard in news, that donations to Haiti could be tax deductible for year 2009 eventhough you make donation in 2010. So if you already know the tax you owe to IRS, you have choice of donating it Haiti rather than paying back to IRS.

There are many ways to donate to Haiti. But please beware of scams out there that may take advantage of your money. I would suggest you to donate to only well-reputed organization/group to be on safer side.

Here are some listing for you!

1. American Redcross
The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster.Your gift to the American Red Cross will support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include deploying personnel, sending relief supplies, and providing financial resources.

2. UNICEF
UNICEF is deploying clean water and sanitation supplies, therapeutic foods, medical supplies and temporary shelter to Jacmel and Port-au-Prince. UNICEF will also be focusing on children who have become separated from their families to protect them from harm or exploitation

3. CARE
CARE plans to start food distributions using stocks of high-protein biscuits from CARE warehouses in Haiti. CARE has 133 staff who are on the ground coordinating with U.N. agencies and other aid organizations to gather more detailed information about the damage and will rapidly scale up response based on those assessments

4. Yele Haiti
Yele Haiti is a movement led byWyclef Jean that is helping to bring hope back to Haiti. Projects are designed to make a difference in the fields of education, health, environment and community development.

5. Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Through the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, we will work to provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake survivors. We will channel the collective goodwill around the globe to help the people of Haiti rebuild their cities, their neighborhoods, and their families

The following organizations are accepting SMS donations in the US only:
SMS text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts
SMS text “YELE” to 501501 to Donate $5 to Yele Haiti’s Earthquake Relief efforts
SMS text "GIVE10" to 20222 to donate $10 to Direct Relief

You can find more details on : http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/

Please do your best....
-Anu

Nothing But Nets

"Nothing But Nets" is a grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. While the UN Foundation has been working with the UN to fight malaria for years, it was a column that Rick Reilly wrote about malaria in Sports Illustrated, challenging each of his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of an anti-malaria bed nets -- and the incredible response from thousands of Americans across the country -- that led to the creation of the Nothing But Nets campaign. This campaign was featured during the season premiere of Ugly Betty on Friday, 16 October, from 8 to 10 p.m. EST on ABC in the United States. The episode aims to raise awareness about the “Nothing But Nets” campaign

The reaction to Reilly's 815 words made clear that thousands of people were ready to help the million children dying unnecessarily each year of malaria. Within a few short months, Nothing But Nets raised over 1 million dollars. And so Nothing But Nets was born.
Fact: Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from malaria.
What you can do ? Send a net, save a life. It’s easy, right? So, how exactly do you get involved? What if you want to do more than make a donation? We need your help to spread the word that a $10 donation can save a life. We want to make it easy to get your friends, family and community involved in Nothing But Nets.

Check out www.NothingButNets.net
• Send a net: Donate directly through the secure contribution form.
• Join a Netraiser Team or start a new one: www.NothingButNets.net has all the
resources you need to get up and running.
• Download materials at www.NothingButNets.net/downloads (toolkits, posters,
online banners, videos and more).
• Read about what others are doing and share your story

100% of your donation will go to providing nets for children in Africa, no portion of your donation will be diverted for administrative costs.
(Source: http://www.nothingbutnets.net)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Octorber

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer in women in the United States..Also worldwide it is the second most common cancer.
October is breast cancer awareness month.
NBCAM is celebrating 25 years of awareness this year 2009. Every year, major charities organizes breast cancer awareness campaign to raise funds for prevention, cure and to increase the awareness of the disease.

As a blogger, I am also trying my best to raise awareness to the world.
There are multiple ways you can donate to breast cancer research.

You can donate to "Susan G. Komen for the Cure®", the global leader of the breast cancer movement or any other research institute..
If you don't have enough money, i am sure you can make your coffee/tea and spend those savings on donation..
Also, You don't have to donate donate also, sometimes you can shop some useful items and contribute towards breast cancer.. Here are some examples..

Like Women Within is offering nice pink reversible tote for 4.99$ (free shipping with 'ww32600' code).
100% of the proceeds from each sale of this bag will be donated to Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

New York & Company is offering nice pink watch for $6.95 for limited time (Reg $19.95), two dollar of sale of this pink watch will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Tote & Breast Health Resource Guide, $10 (free shipping with 'SPECIAL' code). 100% of the net profits ($6.24) will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

Thank you for reading.

An Introduction to About my Blog

Hello everyone,

This is my first post ever. Since a long time, I feel like I should start one blog to share my views, ideas with you all. Blogging is very powerful way of publishing and sharing your view to The Entire World.

This is just an informative blog about social work, donating, helping others, dealing with environmental issue, an much more.. I am planning to donate a part from my earnings on blogs. Well that is least I must and can do..

And So


Help Donate is For:

• Bring a smile to your face & encourage you to do so..
• Share my views on how we can help others
• Research various social and Non-profit organization and share with you.
• You to share and spread your ideas to world.
• Many other things as you will read thru..

Help Donate is NOT For:

• Seeking money
  
• Just Donating money to other.
• you to donate me