Always Love Initiatives for a Good Cause
Posted by Robin Malau | Filed under Business, Charity, Cool Sites, Good Cause..., boardriding
I just get pass through a very cool website, Azriel Clothing. I am not going to write a review here because i think from their own words, people can simply understand what this company is all about.
From their About Page:
Azriel Clothing started with the idea to make sick clothes at an affordable price all the while helping others less fortunate. Founded in Bend, Oregon Azriel is a socially conscience company with a deep rooted belief in helping the community and others around them. 10% of everything Azriel sells goes to children’s charities. Along with this Azriel is currently working on a shirt project to financially aid the family of Tyler Eklund, a 14 year old snowboarder who was paralyzed at a competition this last year.
However, they also stated what and how they support Team Eklund:
Tyler Eklund, The Bend, Oregon 14-year old paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in Nevada is now recovering at Portland’s Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Tyler suffered an injury to the C3 section of his vertebrate in a snowboarding accident this last winter. The nerves in his body are not healing like doctors had hoped. When he injured these nerves, the damaged extended downwards, and while lower body nerves such as ones of hands of fingers can heal themselves, the nerves in the spine cannot.
Doctors say he will only be able to use the top 2 segments of spine and his head. Theses sections do not include control of his extremities or lungs. Chances are he will need a respirator for the rest of his life and a home to accommodate his immobility.
75% of every shirt sold goes to the Eklund family to help in aide the construction and renovation of their house to make it accessible for Tyler.
I’ve been working at boardriding industry for about 5 years, make a lot of good connection, get to know the industry better through industry reports until i left my (corporate) work last month. The picture of the industry in my head is full of fake corporates, jocks and ignorance. That’s how i left anyway.
So it’s a very nice feeling everytime i find a cool company in the industry exist not only for the money and sh*t (who don’t like money anyway, i just want to continue to have money with style…) but also for a good cause. Which is rare to find these days.
Check Azriel Clothing here, a very good web design as well!
Celebrating Blog’s 100th Post
Posted by Robin | Filed under Foundations, Good Cause..., celebrating posts
I was confused. I should be happy because this is the 100th post of this blog which i should celebrate but by far i couldn’t find anything ’special’ enough for this particular post until i found this site today.
So i found YouthNoise, website operate by youth for youth for a good cause. The site also included youth-oriented causes which include Art & Education. The site is also supported by a beneficiary company from Virgin Group.
So this is the 100th post and i feel good. Check out Youth Noise site here, and make a good cause for your people.
‘Surf For Awareness’ to aid Boarding for Breast Cancer
Posted by Robin | Filed under Charity, Foundations, Good Cause..., surfing
| To be honest we’re not sure if anyone who reads our blog will ever read this. But we think this is too important to miss. At least, please browse to their site and show your love because this is surfing for a good cause.
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Surf For Awareness “Surf for Awareness” Contest Benefiting B4BC Hits San Onofre State Beach Aug. 11th Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 July, 2007 : - - Los Angeles, Ca — Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) Board Member Una Baker and Western Surfing Association (WSA) have partnered to organize “Surf for Awareness,” a surf contest to promote breast cancer awareness. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6. Proceeds from the event will benefit B4BC, the leading non-profit, youth-focused breast cancer awareness foundation that teaches young people the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle. “Being a breast cancer survivor and B4BC board member, I thought this would be a fantastic way to bring awareness and support for the organization and the importance of early cancer detection and good breast health practices,” said Una Baker. “The contest will be a fun and educational event for everyone!” The event features 16 divisions from elementary to adult for men, women and children, and includes a very special breast cancer survivor heat. The fun-filled day will also feature appearances by special guest professional surfers and live raffles throughout the day with items such as a surfboard, skateboard and bicycle. Registration is $45, however, participants are encouraged to contribute and/or raise $50 or more to benefit the B4BC foundation. Competitors that raise at least $50 will receive a free raffle ticket and the top three fundraisers will receive special prizes. Registration and donations can be done directly through active.com by entering B4BC in the search box. Click here for a direct link to register Click here for a direct link to donate Special thanks goes out to event sponsors IZZE Beverage Company, Luna Bar, Betty Belts, Pipes Cafe and Arrowhead Water. About Western Surfing Association About Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) More USA/Cen Amer. surfing news available here |
