Clay Aiken – Let’s Make A Difference

By musicfan123 · Comments (6)
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

On Wednesday I was thinking about the National Inclusion Project.  What a joy it has been to see a small idea blossom into a vital organization that is respected by the experts and important for so many young children.

Community has played a vital part in this growing organization.  Those who support the National Inclusion Project feel that they are helping to make a difference.  We know that every donation of time, ideas, or money, helps the Project lead the way for inclusive communities nationwide.

The following are a few of the ways we can “Make A Difference.”

1.  The Pepsi Refresh Challenge:  Just by taking a moment each day in November, we can make a difference by voting in this challenge.  You can vote daily through your email, texting and Facebook.  Don’t forget to get your family, friends, and colleagues to join in the fun.  Just think of all that can be done with $50,000.

We have an awesome partnership with some very dedicated organizations this month so we would also appreciate you voting for them, too. You can go to www.tinyurl.com/pepsinovemberto find the Pepsi links for all of our partners.

You can text the following numbers to PEPSI (73774):

  • 109857 – National Inclusion Project
  • 109468 – SWOOP Wheelchair Ramps
  • 109695 – St. Anthony’s School Computer Lab
  • 109801 – North Central Troy

 In 2009, Christie Cookie had a contest to give away $25,000 to charities. They had more than 300,000 people to vote for their favorite charity and more than 1,800 charities from around the country nominated. They learned so much about different charities and the amazing work they do each day, but also the needs they face. So, they decided to do even more to help by giving back to one charity each month.

Each time our featured cookie tin is purchased in the months of November & December, Christie Cookies will donate 20% of the price of the tin back to us.

So click, order, and enjoy not only amazing cookies but also the feeling of knowing you made a difference to ensure no child sits on the sidelines!

3.  Fun Pasta Fundraiser:  National Inclusion Project’s fundraising efforts are underway and we’re excited to be selling Fun Pasta for our cause !  What a great idea for holiday gift giving or anytime gifts !! With your generous support we have been able to continue the success of our inclusion programs and make a difference for kids across the country! The funds raised from this new effort will help us continue our mission of inclusion and it’s so easy to get involved and make a difference in the lives of so many children. . . 40% of your online order will directly support our efforts! So have fun shopping and thank you for your support!

The following are a few facts about this National Inclusion Project Fundraiser…

  •         The deadline for holiday orders is December 1, 2011
  •         Sales Goal…$20,000 – We can do this if we sell 3000 units!
  •         Products are made in the USA
  •         Shelf life is 24 months

How To Order Online :

  • Webpage is set up and ready to go for your online orders. Access our group atwww.funpastafundraising.com/shop/NATIONALINCLUSIONPROJECT
  • You will be on our group page
  • Shop by selecting the SHOP NOW Yellow Icon in our group box –this will bring you to the product page.
  • START SHOPPING!!!
  • Company takes Visa, Master Card, Discover.
  • Shipping- orders under $100=$5.95 shipping. Orders over $100=free shipping.
  • To our Canadian friends- this company does not ship to Canada, so if you would like to place an order, contact cindyskuce@cox.net and she will help you, as she can take your order and ship to you. Payment would be via paypal to Cindy.
4. GOODSEARCH:   Each time you search using GOODSEARCH (http://www.goodsearch.com/)  you earn a penny for National Inclusion Project. Multiply those pennies by all the internet searches you do in a day, and those pennies add up.  Make GoodSearch your home page, or put a GoodSearch tool bar at the top of

your current home page.  Underneath the gray “Who Do You GoodSearch For”, write “National Inclusion and Click “Verify.”  Each time before your search, make a habit of glancing at the “My Charity” box at the top of your screen to see that it says National Inclusion Project. Then put your search word in Goodsearch Search Box.

 

5. Wrapping For Inclusion is a nationwide awareness and fundraising campaign in which volunteers throughout the United States wrap holiday packages. The donated funds are then sent to the foundation to help it reach its goal of Inclusion for All Children.

If you would like to volunteer, please send your contact info to aronhall@inclusionproject.org.

 

 

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Clay Aiken – Strong Belief Makes Support Easy

By musicfan123 · Comments (19)
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

When you strongly believe in something it is easy to work hard to support it.  This statement has been proven over and over as you watch  the fans of Clay Aiken and The National Inclusion Project join together in creative ways to support their goals.

It was announced this morning that The National Inclusion Project raised over $465,000 at the recent Gala that honored the 2009 Champions.  The official announcement on the National Inclusion Project website gave credit to all the supporters for  raising such a amazing amount of money.  According to the site, “The funds will be used to give children with disabilities the opportunity to experience life along side their typical peers.”

Last week, The National Inclusion Project earned over $25,000 through America’s Giving Challenge. Fans of Clay Aiken and the Project worked together through their donations to support their favorite charity.

In October,  supporters added their e-mails as a way of voting at the Christie Cookie Giveaway. By encouraging their friends and family members to join in, the fans won the contest and $10,000.

What about Wrapping For Inclusion?  Fans all over the nation are gearing up to wrap packages at malls and stores for donations to the National Inclusion Project.  It’s an excellent way to earn some money and promote knowledge of inclusion at the same time.

Then there is GoodSearch/Buy. This site pays for for each search or purchase you make through their site.

Deck The Halls For Inclusion gives you the opportunity to buy some beautiful Holiday Wreaths with a portion of the money going to The National Inclusion Project.

rockdalewreaths

How about Empties 4 Cash? Turn in your ink cartridges for cash.  Another great way to earn money for the National Inclusion Project.

empties4cash@hotmail.com

The NC Nomads have ebay auctions every Tuesday and Saturday and 100% of the money goes to The National Inclusion Project

Linda Learn of the Northeast PA Voices for Inclusion Group is very creative and hard-working too.  She is one of the many fans in Pennsylvania that support Clay and the National Inclusion Project in as many ways as possible.

This holiday season, their group decided to try something different to raise more money for the National Inclusion Project.  They designed and ordered a limited edition “National Inclusion Project” Keepsake Ornament.

The four inch etched glass ornament has a production limit of 100 pieces. The beautiful ornament can be displayed on your desk or in your home, year-round, by using an ornament stand and will serve as an elegant conversation piece or a way to create awareness and spread the word about the National Inclusion Project. It can also be hung on your Christmas tree for the holidays or display it during your “Wrapping For Inclusion” table.

This project is an authorized fundraiser for the National Inclusion Project and the charity will receive $10.00 for each ornament that is sold.  The price for the glass ornament is $25.00 which includes a beautiful, lined presentation box.  Shipping is free.

Orders will be accepted immediately and require prepayment. Please contact Linda Learn at Linda@nepavfi.org or Bonnie Markowski at albon725@comcast.net with your order.

The ornaments will be shipped to you during the first week in December.

The glass ornament is gorgeous and I hope it is a sell-out.  Thank you to Linda, Bonnie and the entire Northeast PA Voices for Inclusion for your hard work on this fundraiser.  Every penny is important towards the goal of full inclusion for all kids!




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Clay Aiken – Can We Help?

By musicfan123 · Comments (22)
Thursday, October 8th, 2009

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 17th, 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 6th 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 3rd.

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??


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Support NIP by Searching with Goodsearch

By Deona · Comments (2)
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

In these tough economic times, it is a real challenge to find ways to support our favorite charities. But, there are ways that we can do this. We have been answering such challenges as the Citgo Facebook Challenge and the Christie Cookie Giveaway. Both of which just required a bit of our time to participate.

Another way we can help support the National Inclusion Project is GoodSearch. Periodically we write about GoodSearch and give updates on funds raised so far. We also have one of their badges in the sidebar for your convenience. Here is a chart showing how much has been raised by your efforts so far this year and how much has been raised in the nearly three years that we have been participating.

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GoodSearch has a number of tools to help us remember to use them for all our internet searching and shopping. For those who use Internet Explorer or Firefox, you can download and install the GoodSearch Toolbar. It includes a search box and also when you’re on the website of one of the 1,300+ participating merchants, the toolbar will light up. It will show what percentage of your purchase will be donated and display any special coupons offered – all at no extra cost to you.

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Read more about it here: The GoodSearch Toolbar

If you have a webpage or blog, you can install your own badge or banner for GoodSearch like the one in our sidebar or like this:

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

Go here to learn more on how you can help encourage others to participate in using GoodSearch and GoodShop.

Use GoodSearch and GoodShop and let’s see if we can’t increase how much is donated through this unique service!

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Clay Aiken – Use Goodsearch

By musicfan123 · Comments (14)
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

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!

The Bubel/Aiken Foundation has been a part of GoodSearch for a few years. It is an easy way for all of us to help raise some needed funds for Clay Aiken’s dream.  Do you use GoodSeach? If you haven’t yet, why not give it a try. Also, try GoodShop.  It raises money too.

The following table shows the totals for 2009 through June 2nd. Wouldn’t it be great if we were able to double May’s total this month?  With  all the many people that support Clay and his foundation, we should be able to do this.   Lets give it a try and see if we can make a difference.

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Clay Aiken – New Videos

By musicfan123 · Comments (10)
Sunday, April 5th, 2009

It’s been another great week of positive news clips of Clay Aiken and his busy life.  To make it easier to see it all, we are posting a few at this time.

A new video of Tyra Banks acceptance speech at the GLAAD Awards surfaced this week.  It shows Clay as he watched Tyra.  The part with Clay is posted here. Read More→

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Goodsearch Totals: February 2009

By Deona · Comments (4)
Sunday, March 1st, 2009

GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50% of its revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users.  You use GoodSearch exactly as you would any other search engine.  It is powered by Yahoo so you get proven search results.

The Bubel/Aiken Foundation has been a part of GoodSearch for a few years.  It is an easy way to raise money for Clay Aiken’s charity.  And, as you order your new Clay Aiken CD, why not use GoodShop, an on-line shopping mall that donates to the user’s charity.

The following chart shows the amount raised for the Bubel/Aiken Foundation in January and February. We need to work hard and invite out family and friends to join us in using this wonderful tool for raising money for The Bubel/Aiken Foundation.

Amount Raised on GoodSearch for the Bubel/Aiken Foundation

Month Searches Amount Raised from Searches Amount Raised from Shopping Total
January 16182 $161.82 $9.25 $171.07
February 13970 $139.70 $13.19 $152.89
Total:
Year-to-Date		 30152 $301.52 $22.44 $323.96
Total: Since Inception 807558 $10,369.27 $747.89 $11,117.16


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Let’s Double GoodSearch

By Deona · Comments (7)
Sunday, February 1st, 2009

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!

In 2007, GoodSearch was expanded to include GoodShop, an online shopping mall of world-class merchants dedicated to helping fund worthy causes across the country. Each purchase made via the GoodShop mall results in a donation to the user’s designated charity or school.

The goal of GoodSearch is to help as many nonprofits and schools as possible. They want to help fund the great works the nonprofits are doing. And, as important as the money, GoodSearch allows people to feel connected to organizations helping to make the world a better place and support them every single day. They believe that “doing good” should be a part of people’s everyday lives.

The Bubel/Aiken Foundation has been a part of GoodSearch for a few years. It is an easy way for all of us to help raise some needed funds for  Clay Aiken’s dream.  The next time you are looking for a new book, computer, DVD, pair of shoes or clothing, go to GoodShop.  It’s simple.  No username or password is required.  Just designate the Bubel/Aiken Foundation as your favorite charity, click on the store’s logo from the GoodShop site and then shop as you normally would. Do you use GoodSeach? If you haven’t yet, why not give it a try.

The following is the totals for the month of January for the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. With  all the many people that support Clay and his foundation, we should be able to double this amount during February.  Lets give it a try and see if we can make a difference.

Amount Raised on GoodSearch for the Bubel/Aiken Foundation
Month Searches Amt. Raised from Searches Amt. Raised from Shopping Total (Estimated)
January
16,182
$161.82
$7.89
$169.71
Total: Since Inception
793,588
$10,229.57
$733.35
 $10,962.92
 
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