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One Day #WithoutShoes
Posted by Nessa in Because I Care on April 10, 2012
Yesterday, I saw a tweet about “going #WithoutShoes so kids don’t have to” and discovered that this “One Day Without Shoes” initiative was being organized by one of my favorite brands, TOMS! I quickly found one of their 1 mile barefoot walks that was being held at Toms Give Shop Larchmont in Los Angeles and decided to join for this great cause :)
Basically, the idea behind going a day without wearing any shoes is to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life! For example, 30,000 kids live in just one landfill in the Philippines and walk over broken glass and other debris on a daily basis! These condtions often lead to disease and painful lesions!
After walking only a mile barefoot in the ritzy neighborhood of Larchmort… my eyes were really opened up to how important shoes really are (my feet were completely black by the end)! While we only had to worry about walking over uncomfortable gravel and dodging dog poo… so many children in third world countries are facing much worse conditions… and for miles on end!
If you’re not familiar with TOMS, they are an amazing company that promises to donate one pair of shoes to a child in need for each pair of TOMS shoes purchased. I did my part today by buying my second pair of adorable and super comfy TOMS <3
<3 Nessa
Spread the Word, Give Hope… Be an Angel
Posted by Nessa in Because I Care, Music on December 21, 2010
With the holidays literally around the corner… I am reminded of how lucky I am and ways that I can help give back to others who are less fortunate. Every holiday season (and periodically throughout the year) I like to support several charities that I am passionate about. This year, I made donations to the Lance Armstrong foundation, helped organize a Gulf Coast benefit event for my company in addition to making donations to various wildlife organizations working to help animals affected by the oil spill. This holiday season, I have discovered an amazing organization to support: The Global Angels Organization.
I was truly touched when I first learned about the Global Angel organization through Daniel Bedingfield. It is a wonderful charity that was established by Daniel and Natasha Bedingfield’s mother, Molly in 2004 with its sole mission being to answer “the cry of the children” who are suffering around the world. With her heartfelt passion and philanthropic roots, she established this international foundation to drive awareness and develop sustainable solutions for protecting vulnerable children around the world. What drew me most to this charity though was its 100% promise (meaning that every penny received from the public goes directly towards actionable grass roots projects!)
Daniel Bedingfield (who is one of the Global Angel’s International Ambassadors) recently performed at an intimate “Angels in Concert” Global Angeles event at The Bedford in London to spread awareness and show his support the cause. Attendees chose to “Step Up” and become Angels – check out these amazing photographs from the night: Step Up! Photos Angels in Concert – The Bedford 2010!
Here’s a video clip from the night as well: Gotta Get Thru This – The Bedford (Global Angels Event)
In addition to charity events, Daniel along with the other celebrity ambassadors (Natasha Bedingfield, Sean Kingston and Laura Michelle Kelly just to list a few) all serve as spokespeople for the charity. Using their recognized voices to spread awareness about injustices, they also inspire and inform others how the Global Angels organization helps reach out to children in need.
“Children are helpless. We need to ease their suffering the world over. By supporting Global Angels Foundation in their passion to raise crucial funding for projects that are helping children, we are giving them back the chance of a happy life and letting them know they are loved.” - Laura Michelle Kelly (International Ambassador)
For more information on the Global Angels charity and to find out how you can help, visit their website or “step up” to earn your “wings” by making a donation right now: Click here to donate. Also, make sure to stay up to date with the latest by connecting with Global Angels on Facebook and Twitter! Even if you don’t have the means to donate money, you can help by spreading the word about Global Angels through your own social networks – Feel free to share this post :)
Wishing you all a happy holiday xox
<3
Nessa
It’s #SocialGood Day… Let’s Make a Difference!
Posted by Nessa in Because I Care, Social Media on September 23, 2010
If you weren’t aware, today is Social Good day! I love the many ways in which social media is helping to inspire charitable giving and help drive awareness and participation. My heart still breaks when I think about all the wildlife that’s been affected and continues to be threatened by the aftermath of the Gulf Coast oil spill.
In celebration of Social Good day and with the amazing talent of my friend, Teresa Williams (designer of Stolen Tower Designs), we’re helping to raise money for the Gulf Coast wildlife preservation efforts by donating a portion of the proceeds from each handcrafted #SocialGood Wildlife pouch to a charity.
Inspired by the precious wildlife affected by the oil spill, Limited Edition Pelican, Turtle and Whale #SocialGood Wildlife pouches for $15 on Etsy here.
#SocialGood Wildlife Pouches
For each and every adorable #SocialGood Wildlife pouch order placed today through Sunday (12am PST), a $10 donation will be made on your behalf to help these animals. And for every order beyond September 26th, a $3 donation will be made.
Please help us spread the word about these adorable #SocialGood Wildlife pouches and the great organization they’re helping!
GIVEAWAY: As a special Thank You, I will be giving away one pouch via my blog. For a chance to win, please leave a comment letting me know how you helped spread the word about the #SocialGood day! (I will choose a person at random and announce the winner this Sunday!)
<3 Nessa
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