Posts about Charity and Nonprofit

Obese, Diabetic Las Vegas Guitarist To Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro For Charity – To Fight Obesity and Diabetes

February 9th, 2012

Obese and Diabetic Las Vegas Guitarist Robby LeBlanc will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa in June 2012 for charity and to bring awareness to the epidemic of Obesity and Diabetes.

Las Vegas, Nevada – February 1, 2012 – In May of 2010, Las Vegas Guitarist Robby LeBlanc weighed 360 pounds. He was diagnosed as Morbidly Obese and Type 2 Diabetic. In July 2010, during a concert performance at Red Rock Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, both his legs went numb due to diabetic neuropathy. In April 2011, Robby was featured in an 8 part series on the Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN, called “Addicted To Food”. Since then, Robby has lost close to 80 pounds and has drastically improved his Diabetic A1C from 10.4 down to 4.6. Robby still has another 100 pounds to lose but he is on track. Now he is on a mission to fight diabetes and obesity. June 18, 2012 the Las Vegas Guitarist Robby LeBlanc will travel to Tanzania, Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. His goal is to raise awareness and money for The American Diabetes Association and Vegas PBS “Keeping Kids Fit” program. http://www.ClimbForCharity.com

According To The (CDC) Center For Disease Control, Obesity and Diabetes is truly an epidemic.
• About one-third of U.S. adults (33.8%) are obese
• Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.
• Since 1980, obesity prevalence has almost tripled.
• Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes
• An estimated 79 million U.S. adults have pre-diabetes
• About 27 percent of those with diabetes—7 million Americans—do not know they have the disease.

Robby LeBlanc started the website http://www.ClimbForCharity.com to be a resource for those that have diabetes and for those that are struggling with obesity. People who struggle with obesity and diabetes need to know their life is not over. A combination of diet and exercise can help control the challenges they may have with these diseases. This past year Robby LeBlanc has finished two half marathons, which are 13.1 miles and climbed Mt Charleston in Nevada two times. The diabetic neuropathy in Robby’s legs, is significantly less and he can feel his toes for the first time in a few years.

For media inquiries, to arrange for an interview or an expert quote please contact Robby LeBlanc at (702)798-1750 or you can email him at [email protected]

Robby LeBlanc is a Professional Guitarist, Documentary Film Maker, Motivational Speaker and Blogger. His concert career has taken him throughout the United States, Spain, Canada, Viet Nam, Tahiti and India. Living in Las Vegas since 1998, he has performed in every hotel casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip. His recent speaking engagements include The Lifestyle Intervention Conference on Obesity at the Las Vegas Four Seasons Hotel. There he shared the speaking stage with Joy Bauer, Billy Blanks, Danny Cahill and others. For more information, go to www.ClimbForCharity.com

CONTACT:
Robby LeBlanc
(702) 798-1750
[email protected]
http://www.climbforcharity.com/

Bluetooth Software for Promoting Products and Services

September 3rd, 2010

Bluetooth advertising software is getting good response- excellent tool to start 100% free advertising campaigns

City, State August 30, 2010 – The concept of Bluetooth Marketing is emerging very fast and a leading Bluetooth advertising software called FexMax is providing excellent use of it. The software has already become popular among many business houses as it can easily promote and advertise products, services and even an organization. Accessing this Bluetooth advertising software is simple as the user just needs to download and install it in the computer.

The usage of mobile phones has increased considerably and it will grow bigger in the coming years. The technology used by this Bluetooth advertising software is similar to that of SMS message sending to the mobile phones. The process of marketing with Bluetooth software is demanding and it can successfully promote the utilities of products or services.

The compatibility factor is vital to make FexMax Bluetooth marketing software run efficiently. The personal computer or notebook of the user must be equipped with an external Bluetooth dongle. The capacity of access reception of these devices is up to 300 m. In such cases, the users can send or receive messages with an 1800 square meter area.

Installing this software is easy and it just takes a few seconds. By using this software, the users can send text messages to their customers; provide information about the upcoming promotions and services; send a message written on a picture; send videos; make analysis and verify statistics of accepted and rejected phones; define application, start up, timings, settings, etc. The utility of this Bluetooth Advertising tool can be applied in different areas such as shopping centers, banks, real estate, movies, hotels, small businesses, car rentals, doctors, etc.

At present, Stoke on Trent College in the UK is using FexMax professional edition for Mobile Learning Network Project at college. The Alazizi Group of Saudi Arabia is also using the professional edition of the software and enjoying the power of smooth wireless connectivity. The price of the professional edition of the program is $99; whereas the basic edition costs $59 only. Those who want to buy this software they can directly download by paying through any of the standard debit/credit cards or PayPal.

For any further details about the utility or information of the software,visit http://www.fexmax.com/en/

Address: Fidoli Information Technologies
65/16 Sok. No:16/B Fahrettin Altay Izmir TURKEY
Zip Code: 35290

Full Name: Ramiz Ilter

Phone: + 90 533 2970757
email: [email protected]

Legal helpers law firm sponsors holiday gift drive to benefit children’s home & aid

December 10th, 2009

Northbrook, IL ( Pressreleasestudio ) December 10, 2009 – The Chicago office of Legal Helpers/Macey & Aleman is sponsoring a Holiday Gift Drive benefitting the Children’s Home & Aid Association. Employees of the nationally recognized bankruptcy law firm are helping make the holidays brighter for children throughout Illinois who must overcome the obstacles of poverty, abuse and neglect.

By donating gifts, store gift cards or by making donations to a holiday party for foster children, Macy & Aleman attorneys and staff are bringing joy and holiday magic to children who otherwise would have little to celebrate this season.

Since 1883, Children’s Home & Aid www.childrenshomeandaid.org has been saving children’s lives and moving families forward, going where the need is greatest. The not-for-profit organization serves about 400,000 children and their families throughout Illinois with such programs as the Snug Hugs for Kids Clothing Drive and the Holiday Gift Book Drive.

With over 40,000 new bankruptcy clients each year, the lawyers at Macey & Aleman/Legal Helpers are constantly striving to resolve their clients’ most difficult financial and legal encumbrances regardless of location. If you reside near one of the many law offices, please come in for an initial, complimentary consultation. You can also call the firm toll-free at 1-800-260-1402 for a free bankruptcy evaluation six days a week or visit their comprehensive website at www.legalhelpers.com.

Contact details:
Contact Name: Nick Messe
The Lead Frog
Address: 5 Revere Dr, Suite 200
City: Northbrook
State: IL
Zip: 60062
Phone Number: (847) 205-5335

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BAE Systems Golf Event Raises £2,000

August 3rd, 2009

Golfers helped raise nearly £2,000 for charity during BAE Systems Submarine Solutions’ charity golf event.

Organised as part of the company’s Five Day Global Charity Challenge, it saw 60 employees and members of its supply chain play Ulverston Golf Club.

Perfect conditions contributed to a day of quality golf with Craig MacGranthin crowned the eventual winner. Craig also won the nearest to the pin competition.

Stuart Moscrop, from local company PKA, was the competition’s runner-up, and he also came second in the nearest to the pin. Colin Mahon hit the longest drive.

The day ended with a presentation in the clubhouse with prizes handed out by St Mary’s Hospice fundraising manager Zoe Guest.

In total £1,960.40 was raised, with £500 going to Sue Ryder Care, and the remainder to St Mary’s Hospice.

Every 18 months BAE Systems nominates a partner charity for its Charity Challenge, when over that time it commits to raising funds for a particular organisation. Its current partner is St Mary’s Hospice and already the company is well on the way to raising another substantial amount.

Recently it has:
• Donated £17,500 to 25 separate local charities via its Give As You Earn scheme in which employees give a percentage of their monthly earnings.
• Supported more than 200 charities in various projects and initiatives.
• Backed national campaigns, such as Wear it Pink Day and Red Nose Day, raising thousands of pounds in the process.
•  The annual Keswick to Barrow Walk is organised with the help of BAE Systems employees and in 2008 raised more than £200,000 for charity.
•  Organised other events including quiz nights, golf competitions, bingo evenings, bag-packing and much more. The Charity Challenge team is continually looking for new fundraising ideas.

For more information on the latest charity events go to http://www.worklifebarrow.co.uk

Online Auction House DubLi Feeds Hungry Children by Selling a $10,000 Debit Card

May 20th, 2009

Phoenix, Arizona. – The online auction house DubLi features a generous charity promotion supporting children. There will be two auctions, each selling a $10,000 DubLi Debit Card. The revenue accumulated during the first auction will be donated to the child aid organization “Blessings in a Backpack”.

“Blessings in a Backpack feeds children in grades K-5 in Title 1 public schools; who qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Meal Program and who may not have any or enough food on the weekend”. It supports over 10,000 needy children in Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, California, and New York to ensure that these young students are able to concentrate on their lessons rather than on their rumbling tummies.

Celebrities such as actress and song-writer Hilary Duff and rock legend Sammy Hagar are currently partnering the charity program.

But this is not the first time for the reverse online auction house to support charity organizations by donating an auction’s total revenue. In December 2008, DubLi already featured a charity promotion which created a total donation of $5,000 to Sparks Charities and was partnered by Jordin Sparks, winner of the American Idol competition.

The current charity auction inuring to the benefit of “Blessings in a Backpack” is online from April 27 to May 31. It is featured in the reverse-style “unique bid” auction portal, which is an auction type where the lowest single bid is awarded the item.

With this charity promotion, the bidders do not only contribute to the welfare of children in need, but do also get the chance to improve their financial situations: the two lucky awardees can spend the $10,000 as they desire. “We are happy to be able to support this charity organization, thus enabling both the needy and the bidders to benefit from DubLi’s success”, says DubLi CTO Dennis Hoffmann.

Please visit www.dubli.com for more details.