Monday, January 24, 2011

Kevin07 creator behind national fundraiser | The Australian

Kevin07 creator behind national fundraiser | The Australian: "Neil Lawrence, of Sydney advertising agency Lawrence Creative Strategy, had initially planned only to host a barbecue himself and pass the hat around for flood victims.

But after he tweeted his intentions the idea took off.

So he instructed his agency staff to design a logo, website and Facebook page to encourage Australians around the country to host a fundraising barbie of their own. The campaign has subsequently won the support of many politicians and entertainers, among them Julia Gillard."

Fundraising Staged for Victims of Floods in Australia | Politics | Solomon Islands News

Fundraising Staged for Victims of Floods in Australia | Politics | Solomon Islands News: "Prime Minister Danny Phillip, the patron of the Queensland fundraising drive, in his speech, acknowledged every government ministry, business house and individual who contributed towards the fundraising."

American Red Cross Details Haiti Earthquake Response and Plans for the Future

American Red Cross Details Haiti Earthquake Response and Plans for the Future: "n a speech at the National Press Club on the first anniversary of the deadly Haiti earthquake, McGovern explained how the Red Cross has helped hundreds of thousands of Haitian survivors, described the response to the cholera outbreak, and discussed the organization’s plans to move forward – including two new planned housing projects – in the years ahead to help Haiti and its people recover."