Being a fan of Clay Aiken is a unique and exciting experience.  His fans are amazing in their support of Clay, the performer, but are also proud to support his philanthropic endeavors.

The last few weeks have been very busy for the Clay fans that are active on the internet.  There are so many opportunities to show support for Clay that sometimes fans have to choose what they can do to help.  Maybe this list will help you make some choices.

America’s Giving Challenge

From Aron Hall at the National Inclusion Project:

The National Inclusion Project just entered in America’s Giving Challenge, which gives us a chance to win $50,000! To win, between now and November 7th we have to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate once per day between 3pm and 2:59pm the next day and have it count as a unique donation). We can also win daily awards of $1,000 and $500 if we can get the most people to donate in any 24-hour period. The great thing about this Challenge is that it doesn’t matter how much you give, but instead how much you do to encourage friends and family to get involved in our cause. We all need to come together and start promoting the cause if we want to win.

Each of us has tons of friends on Facebook who we can ask to donate to our cause. But let’s think big too—can you put our cause in your email signature, can you throw a party and get people to donate through the cause when they enter, can you organize other people to go out and fundraise from all of their friends? As you reach out to your friends be sure to tell them why this cause matters to you. The possibilities are endless so let’s talk about what we can do to win on the Wall of the cause or by replying to this bulletin.

I think we can do it! But it’s going to take all of us. Check out the Giving Challenge ( www.causes.com ), then visit our cause to see how we’re doing so far and get involved.

Let’s win $50,000 for our cause!

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/posts/313811

http://www.causes.com/index.html

Christie Cookies Giveaway

For over 25 years, we at The Christie Cookie Company have been making the best tasting cookies in the world. To say thanks for helping us be so successful, we want to give away $25,000 to the charities you choose. Click on the link below and nominate your favorite charity to win. Delicious cookies, helping people you care about, and $25,000 for charity… who knew a little cookie company and your sweet tooth could do so much good

The most nominated charity will receive a check for $10,000. The runner-up wins $5,000, and the next 10 will receive $1,000 each.

Nominations must be submitted on or before October 15, 2009. The winning charities will be announced in November 2009. One vote per email address.

How many of your friends and relatives have helped you out?  Besides the monetary support, this contest is a good way to spread the word about the National Inclusion Project.

http://www.christiecookies.com/

Gala Auction

For those fans attending the Gala in Raleigh on October 17^th, there will be the opportunity to take part in a silent and live auction with a variety of items.

There are two “Clay Aiken” experiences:

*  Dinner at Fujisan in Raleigh with Clay Aiken and friends for 10 people

*  A surprise experience never offered before

The list is long of the many things that will be auctioned!!

Charity Navigator Gives National Inclusion Project Four Stars

On behalf of Charity Navigator, I wish to congratulate National Inclusion Project on achieving our coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management.  You can read more about this on the October 6^th article on this blog.

National Inclusion Project

Stars Step Out to Join pediped® footwear in Raising Funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®

More than 50 well-known entertainers and athletes will participate in Stars for a Wish, an online auction of autographed pediped® baby shoes to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The auction will run Oct. 25-Nov. 1 on Charity Buzz.

MUSIC – Clay Aiken, Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Sugarland

http://www.pediped.com/home/stars.aspx

GoodSearch/GoodShop

GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50-percent of its revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. It’s a simple and compelling concept. You use GoodSearch exactly as you would any other search engine. Because it’s powered by Yahoo!, you get proven search results. The money GoodSearch donates to your cause comes from its advertisers — the users and the organizations do not spend a dime!

Goodsearch

For more information, check out the article on this blog from October 3^rd.

Are you tired yet?? It seems that there is something to do every day when you are a Clay Aiken fan!!

Personally, I enjoy being able to help.  It is fulfilling to know that Clay’s charities and his kids will benefit from these projects.  Bring it on!!  What is next??