Upon Asch’s death in 1968, the Smithsonian Institution carried on the mission to ensure the sounds and artists would be preserved for future generations. They agreed to continue Asch’s policy that all of the original 2,168 titles would stay in print indefinitely regardless of sales.
Folkways: A Vision Shared – A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly
Proceeds will go directly towards continuing this great organization’s mission.
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For the third year in a row, United Airlines and the American Cancer Society are releasing a limited edition teddy bear sporting the name of a cute-but-horrendous pun. Year one saw the huggable “Kenny Hugyou”, followed by his sister the next year “Maye I. Hugyou”. This year’s bear is the third-born in the family, “Holden Hugyou”. I can’t wait to hear what they come up with next year. Ivana Hugyou? Lemmy Hugyou? Kishan Hugyou?
For the third year in a row, for a $50 donation (or donation of 7500 United miles), United will donate one bear to a child suffering from cancer in one of 40 children’s hospitals around the country. It’s rare that $50 can go so far.
For a donation of $250, you can have a bear delivered both to a sick child and to a loved one in your life, so he or she can enjoy the oversized (14 inch) teddy bear by Gund (which is the most huggably soft bear you’ll find anywhere). You can also use the opportunity to teach your child about the importance of caring and supporting kids like them who are suffering and in need.
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NEW for 2011! While the original FEED Bag is no longer available from Amazon.com, you can get a much, much more stylish and comfortable Blue Denim Bucket Tote
or White Canvas Tote
from the Gap.
Two years ago on Thanksgiving Day 2007, the World Food Programme introduced the FEED Bag, an ingenious idea where purchasing a bag (which could be used for eco-friendly shopping) would feed a hungry child for an entire year.
In the last two years, over 40,000 children have been fed thanks to the generous support of people buying this bag. There have been many imitators, but none could match the original. This year, get or send another FEED bag and keep the food going to the most needy in the world. To get yours, visit our original post back in November 2007.
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Thomas Kotka and Linda Drake both braved the elements so you don’t have to. The result is this calendar featuring mother polar bears and their cubs in various moments of affection and playfulness, all in their pristine natural environment.
This 12-month calendar includes U.S. and Canadian holidays, moon phases and facts about polar bears. To help protect these precious bears and their environment, 3% of proceeds will be donated to causes that benefit polar bears.
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Here’s a great gift for pet lovers that helps many others. The Ruffin’ It 100% Organic Cotton Dog Leash
and matching Ruffin’ It 100% Organic Cotton Dog Collar
are both made of 100% organic cotton, with earth-friendly dies and brass-plated clips.Both are tough and durable and machine-washable. Also, 10% of the profits from sales of these products will be donated to FORGE, a non-profit organization which fights poverty and AIDS in Africa.
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On Friday November 20, 2009, buy a McDonalds breakfast Extra Value Meal or any beef sandwich Extra Value Meal, and $1 from what you pay will go to help McDonalds’ charities, including the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (which provides needed medical, dental, and educational services to over 100,000 children annualls), Ronald McDonald Houses (which provide families of critically hospitalized children a place to stay near the hospital where their children are being treated), and Ronald McDonald Famliy Rooms (which provide a comfortable place for families of critically ill children to rest inside many hospitals).
You can also donate between now and November 20th by buying a “helping hand” for $1.
For more details, see McDonald’s official site.
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The good folks sat Kate Spade have created a program called the the Hand in Hand program in partnership with Women for Women International. They sell various knit items, from dog sweaters to mittens to scarves. You can see them here:http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?view=all&categoryId=3896905What makes these unique, other than their colorful and unique designs, is that they are all made by women in Bosnia who are war survivors. Proceeds will help them rebuild their lives.
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Fret no more. This newly released cookbook, Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations: Entertaining at Home with New York’s Savviest Hostesses
The beautiful hardcover book contains 80 recipes, 150 color photos, party-planning tips, and even a place to tell you where to shop for supplies. It’s arranged by occasions from Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Holiday season, anniversaries, and birthday parties. All receipes are accessible and can be prepared in advance, and are sure to stand out in a sea of ordinary potluck dishes.
A portion of the proceeds will help fund Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s patient care, research, and education programs. So you can impress your friends and help others at the same time.
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Here’s a cool thing you can do for the holidays which will cost you nothing but will help a lot of needy kids.
Toys R Us is doing a clever bit marketing where if you become a Fan of them, they’ll donate $1 worth of toys to Toys for Tots. Just visit this page:
http://www.facebook.com/toysrus
And click the “Become a Fan” button. Spread the word to your other Facebook friends!
And of course, don’t stop there. Visit the Toys For Tots site at http://www.toysfortots.org/ and make your own donation of money or toys as well. In these difficult times, it’s all the more important to spread smiles to those in need.
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The Yankees and Phillies played a phenomenal World Series this year.
I grew up in central New Jersey with a clear TV signal to Channel 11 in New York and Channel 17 in Philadelphia, my earliest baseball memories are of the Yankees 1978 World Series wins and the Phillies 1980 World Series wins, I stuck by both teams when they fielded awful team in the late 1980s and early 1990s, at times sitting all by myself in the old Yankee Stadium or Veteran’s Stadium, and I enjoyed the resurgence of both teams in recent years. So this year was a pretty cool year for me. I didn’t really root against either team, I just hoped for some great baseball, and boy did I get it. I figure I’ll be 99 years old the next time it happens, so I enjoyed it immensely. Hope you did too.
Whether you’re a Yankees fan or a Phillies fan or someone who is cringing at reading this (don’t worry, your team will be back next year), you can support your team and a great cause by getting the New York Yankees Stars and Stripes Authentic On Field Game 59 Fifty Cap
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