Once in a lifetime opportunity :)


Here's a compilation of charities and institutions we like, if you would take a suggestion.

If you're one of those that are thinking, hey, include me in the list, I could use a donation; I'll give you yet another idea: donate blood. It's FREE and it saves lives! I highly recommend.

Also, most of the places have a 100% tax deductible donation policy.

Anyway, I decided to put this list together to make it easier for those who prefer donating online, for here I can include the links.

So many people have so much less than we do.
That's why I feel honored to use this opportunity to make this call.

Browse,
get inspired,
and share the love.

Blood Donation


Want to give, but have no money to spare?
This is probably the single most important donation you can do and it doesn't cost a dime.

Donate blood! It saves lives.

Here's the website with all the info and the NJ Blood Drive schedule:

http://www.bloodnj.org

Or, you can call them: questions about donating blood:
Call: 973-676-4700
ext: 132

The Blood Center of New Jersey
45 South Grove Street
East Orange, New Jersey 07018
1-800-NJBLOOD
1-973-676-4700

The next two are a contribution by Carol Castellano of the organizations her family works with.

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

http://www.nfbnj.org/

Address:
NFB of NJ
254 Spruce St.
Bloomfield NJ 07003

Parents of Blind Children-NJ

http://www.blindchildren.org/textonly/to_infoabout/1_1_1.html

Address:
POBC-NJ
23 Alexander Ave.
Madison NJ 07940

Tibet


Access the sites and, if you don't know it already, get to learn their touching history.

I'm a supporter of Tibetan freedom, a fan of the Dalai Lama, and a Blue Book member.

http://www.tibetfund.org

Because the Dalai Lama does not preach the liberation from Chinese rule but only its "meaningful autonomy", here's the site of the people who work in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence:

http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org

Both take donations.

If you feel moved, get involved.

Animal rescue in Upstate NY


We're animal lovers.
This and any animal rescue institution has all my respect and admiration for their work.

If you're going to own a pet, please take in consideration that it's a life commitment before doing it.

This rescue center has been recommended by our dear friend Megan, who (un)fortunately won't be with us at our party because she had to attend a previously scheduled cruise... maybe that's why people schedule weddings a year before hand?
Thanks for everything, Meg!

http://www.firstgiving.com/joyceurban

Here's a YouTube video showing their work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw4OJTk_QfA

How can you not feel touched?

American Cancer Society

You can help in the fight against cancer! Volunteer for events, talk to your legislators, and donate to your American Cancer Society.

Donate by Phone
To donate to the American Cancer Society by phone, call 1-800-ACS-2345.

Donate by Mail
To donate by mail, send donor information along with check to this address:
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718

Donate Online
http://www.cancer.org - Donate

Also with fund raising events.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

To fight against blood cancers.
Not only can you donate, but you can also participate on their events. One of my friends runs marathons to raise funds with their Team In Training.

To donate via mail to the NJ chapter, you may send it to the address:
Northern New Jersey Chapter
14 Commerce Drive, Ste. 301
Cranford, NJ 07016

To donate online, click here:

http://www.lls.org - Donate
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