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All proceeds will go towards supporting students in China recovering from congenital heart diseases continue their education.

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Participate in the telethon and join the Asian Liver Center and the Ping & Amy Chao Foundation in raising awareness about Hepatitis B!

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Fundraising comes in several depending on both a person’s perspective and how money is attained. Here’s a list of a few fundraiser types that any organization can use as well as the benefits and drawbacks of using each type of fundraiser:

• Fundraising through selling products: This is an extremely common type of fundraiser. Usually this type of fundraising is done individually and through either carrying products with you to sell or to take orders by paper to be delivered at a later time. At my school, students usually purchase candy bars, popcorn, donuts, jewelry, or make baked goods to sell to other students as a fundraiser. On occasion, you may also see this type of fundraiser along sidewalks with people selling bouquets or fruit.

• BENEFIT: A lot of profit can be made off of this kind of typical and easy fundraiser if done often and with dedication. You learn how to be a better salesman and who is most likely to be a repeat customer.
• DRAWBACK: The product and the person demanding a certain product varies day-by-day. You could sell a lot of one kind of product for one day and sell out quickly, or you could sell little of another kind of product and not make any profit at all. Also, you are not only one trying to fundraise for something, so competition and competitive prices are problems to face.

• Fundraising through restaurants, cafes and other businesses: What some clubs tend to do to fundraise for any cause is through setting up a fundraiser with a small business like a restaurant, a bowling alley, an ice-skating rink, etc. To get a small business to help you with fundraising for a cause is to tell them directly what cause you are working for, where the money will go and how it will help out the cause and those in need. From what my school clubs have done, they usually call, email or meet up with the business manager and work out the date, time and financial issues concerning the event. Once all details are finalized, this is when club members begin to advertise. Flyers are put up, announcements are made, and if public advertising is a hit, so is the fundraiser.

• BENEFIT: This requires less work than individually vending some product for cash. Also, it is much easier to attend this kind of event with friends and family.
• DRAWBACK: Without decent advertising, this can be very unsuccessful when hardly anyone shows up. One result could be that the business makes little money, therefore you make little money. It’s also important to make sure you can trust the business manager. From my experience with fundraising, one business my club worked with ended up reaping little profit from a fundraiser that was actually a hit mainly due to miscommunication and possibly some trickery.

• Fundraising through recycling: This form of fundraising is particularly new today in how we can recycle a myriad of old products and receive some money out of it. What most schools already do is set up designated trash cans as recycling bins for paper, cans or bottles. Some clubs have set up recycling fundraisers for ink cartridges, old cell-phones, CDs, DVDs, glass, old antiques, toys, clothing and much more. As the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” right?

• BENEFIT: You help the environment and make money for yourself. You also get rid of the clutter around your house, neighborhood and school.
• DRAWBACK: There might be difficulty finding organizations that are willing to recycle these products if you don’t know where to look. Some organizations require you to have an abundant or specific amount of recyclable items in order to actually pay you for what you want to recycle.

• Fundraising through donations: This can be the easiest or the most difficult kind of fundraiser. My club ran a fundraiser for trick-or-treat for UNICEF where we collected coins individually for charity. This is a very simple donation fundraiser. There are other organizations that set up websites where they ask a person to donate a certain amount of money that will be used for the cause in a certain way.

• BENEFIT: With a simple coin donation fundraiser, almost anyone from any class can donate. It’s easy, seems harmless and the amount of change grows in financial and physical weight.
• DRAWBACK: With certain donations that require electronic cash or a set amount for donating can lead to problems in how most people who want to fundraise for a cause may not have the resources or set amount of money to donate due to classism. In addition, having a set amount can be distasteful as opposed to just asking for any random donation.

These general fundraising ideas are the most commonly used amongst organizations and clubs. Trying to make a decision on which fundraising method to use always depends on how you measure success and the most beneficial for your group or for yourself. Just remember to have fun with making a difference, big or small.

Images from Google Images and by Adara Lui

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Four-year-old Khuong had a rare cancer in his eye, which if left untreated would have led to either blindness or death. The only treatment that was available in Vietnam at the time was removal of both of his eyes. However, doctors at The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada were able to perform a surgery which saved his eyesight and rid him of the tumour thanks to the funds raised by the Vietnamese Association of Toronto – with the help of several Vietnamese organizations in the community.

The sign for one of Huong Viet's concerts

In December 2000, the group organized their first charity concert. It was a thirty-something-act performance, lasted three and a half hours, and was held at the Stone Church in Toronto. The significance of this performance was that it was organized mainly by teenagers and children. The leader of the group had been a teenager at the time, and although she had the help of her parents, she took care of the majority of the organizational details, including obtaining sponsors, booking the hall, coordinating practices, etc. In the beginning, the group didn’t have professional spaces to practice in. The practices were held at different group members’ houses – children were dancing in basements, sitting cross-legged in circles, singing on the floor, accompanied by a lone guitar, and practicing skits in the kitchen.

The performances were mostly cultural, including traditional dances, songs, and skits, and were put on by the children. It was quite the learning experience for them, as they were able to keep in touch with their roots and learn about their culture and language. Some were unable to read and understand the lyrics to the songs, but were taught how by those teaching the songs. It was important for the children to be in an environment with people who were experiencing similar situations as them – growing up in a strong community with no real knowledge or understanding of the significance of the Vietnamese traditions or culture. The group continued to be active and organized concerts for a decade. One of the members of the group travelled to Vietnam with the money, donated it, and returned back with letters and pictures.

The opening song of every concert was one that was called “Bên Em Đang Có Ta”, which translates to “beside you is us”. At the time, the song represented the barrier between the tired children, break time, and food, as there was always the dreaded, “Okay, let’s practice this song one more time! It’s almost perfect! Let’s try the chorus again, shall we? From the top!” However, looking back, and remembering how the audience sang along to this song at every concert, this song represented hope – that if enough people cared, then something could be done.

It’s been years since I have been actively involved with this group and I forget what speech my co-emcee and I made at the beginning of every concert, explaining to the audience the theme and significance of the concert. However, I do remember the excitement of watching our parents tally up the money from the donations box, sponsors, and ticket sales, and reading through an endless financial report booklet at the end of every concert. I understand that we made have not made the biggest difference, but it’s just knowing that we tried our best. What’s really stuck the most, I guess, after all these years, is the picture of the children laughing and holding their school supplies.

One of our performances: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXzbA0JMXE&feature=related

Ben Em Dang Co Ta: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZvRX_N66Jc

References:

Khuong To: http://www.sickkids.ca/AboutSickKids/Newsroom/Past-News/2001/Four-year-old-boy-returns-Vietnam-after-successful-treatment-SickKids-rare-cancer-eye.html

Karen Ngo

Toronto, Canada

4th Year, BHSc, McMaster University

Team 5: International Health

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What a great night it was to welcome home the Far*East Movement from their National Party Rock Tour and raise money for the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Little Red Scarf Project. Our little gathering raised $1000 dollars for the research on Autism and collected 4 boxes full of presents for the Children of the Little Red Scarf Project in China. Thank you everyone for your donations!

There were great performances by AJ Rafael, IZ, Lydia Paek, Vudoo Soul, Kevin Ko, Mare Rasing and a surprise performance by FM! The atmosphere was so intimate and relaxed. The artists were able to interact with the audience which was what we wanted to create for this event.

We are especially proud of Kevin Ko who attends Wilson High School and attended our 4C the Power workshop in November. He absolutely blew us away with his rapping skills at the workshop. IZ and 4C gave Kevin a challenge to practice and write a rap, and then perform it. Well that’s what happened at the Acoustic Holiday Party! Kevin performed FM’s Blue Collar Blues with Mare singing the hook.

FM was so surprised and happy with Kevin selecting their song and then performing it so well. Kevin rapped jsplif’s verse and then wrote his own verse. HE WAS AWESOME!!

FM’s Blue Collar Blues by Kevin Ko feat. Mare

Here are some pics from the event:

Tom Ngo, Host	Nancy Nguyen, Little Red Scarf Project	FM Welcome Home
The Stage	East Villagers and the Little Red Scarf Project	UC Davis MIND Institute

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4C the Power is please to present an Acoustic Holiday Party which is being hosted by the Far*East Movement.  Guest performers include AJ Rafael, Vudoo Soul, Lydia Paek, IZ and other special guests.  We are so excited to be collecting small school supplies for the children of the Red Scarf Project in China.  Nancy Nguyen will be taking the school supplies with her when she travels to China after Christmas!

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Event: Benefit Concert for Wilson High School

Date: November 7th

Time: 11am-5pm

Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!!!

Location: Hacienda Center
located on the corner of Colima and Azusa in Hacienda Heights across from the Puente Hills Mall
aka the 99 Ranch Plaza

Purpose

On November 7th, 2009 the Hacienda Center, located at 1605-1695 S. Azusa Avenue in Hacienda Heights, CA (on the corner of Colima and Azusa where the 99 Ranch Market is located) will be hosting a benefit concert event from 11am to 5pm for Glen A. Wilson High School.

The purpose of this event is to help collect donations from the community to support the school’s budget. Wilson High School enrolls approximately 1,700 students but has a significantly reduced budget this year. The Hacienda Center intends to host this concert with the hope that the local community will embrace Wilson High School with services and donations that will better the future of the youth.

The event will be held in an approximate 25,000 sq ft. closed off parking lot pad located within the center.

The lineup for the concert event consists of the following artists:

Kaba Modern (featured on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 1)
http://kabamodern.com/
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=192415071961944292&ei=A5PCSoOLMYjMqgKHq5HlBg&q=kaba+modern&hl=en#

Gamblerz (World renowned B Boy group, Battle of the Year 2004 & 2009 Winners)
http://www.gamblercrew.co.kr/pro/members.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm4iAwCwRBY&feature=related

Vudoo Soul (appeared on American Idol)
http://www.myspace.com/vudoosoul

Seriously (Winner of Kollaboration)
http://www.myspace.com/seriouslytheband

Clara Chung (Winner of ISA 09 JCPenney Schooled in Style Breakout Performer)
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClaraCMusic#play/all

IZ
http://real66.com/

Alex Shiau ft. Vivian Chen
http://www.myspace.com/amplifyvision

Catterfly
http://www.myspace.com/catterflymusic

Jamie Hardy
http://www.myspace.com/jamiehardymusic

Various Glen A. Wilson High School Acts

Donations will be accepted for Wilson High School!! 100% of donations will go to Wilson High School!!!

Food will be sold by Wilson High School at the event!!

Meet and Greet with artists after the event!!

If you have any questions please email jchang@pacificcastle.com

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台文化團音樂酬善長 北美巡迴表演 謝僑胞慷慨賑濟

[2009-10-04]

[via Singtao News]  圖文：本報記者潘俊濤

為 了感謝海外僑胞對台灣88水災的慷慨援助，台灣僑務委員會組織了文化訪問團巡迴北美義演。該訪問團日前抵達卡城，並為觀眾獻上了一台精采的音樂會演 出。    當晚在文化訪問團演出之前，卡城主辦單位中加文教協會會長簡伯彥首先致詞，感謝大家的支持，並且表示義演所得款項，主辦單位將加倍並盡快寄往台灣，協助災 區重建。
籌得款項助災區重建
文化訪問團團長田雛鳳，也代表台灣僑務委員會，感謝大家對台灣風災災民的幫助。
而在演出當晚首先出場的，是由5位漂亮的女大學生組建的台北新潮樂集，獻上組曲。
該樂團雖然剛組建5年多，但他們採用傳統樂器，例如笛子、二胡、琵琶等演奏現代樂曲，意境深遠，在台灣很受歡迎。
接下來有主持人涂佩岑的《飛揚的青春》、王瑞瑜演唱的幾首民歌、王海鈴的《在雨中》、南方二重唱的天籟合聲，一曲曲熟悉的旋律把觀眾帶回浪漫和充滿幻想的學生時代。
現場觀眾一同演唱
最後，由葉佳修演唱《外婆的澎湖灣》把演出推向高潮。他還邀請觀眾現場一同演唱，觀眾的踴躍情度超乎想像，連葉佳修都沒機會唱了。尤其難得的是，演出者除了歌聲優美動聽，個個幽默詼諧，整個演出緊湊而且連貫，觀眾笑聲連連。
演出結束時，大家仍然興致勃勃，紛紛表示聽了這些歌，自己彷彿年輕了許多，希望以後經常有機會欣賞這樣好的演出。

Google Translation:

Taiwan Culture Music Group paid good long tour in North America to thank the generous relief of Chinese [2009-10-04]

Photo: Pan Juntao reporter

Overseas Chinese in Taiwan thank the generous assistance of 88 flood, Taiwan’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission organized a benefit performance of cultural delegation tours in North America. The delegation has arrived in Calgary, and audiences had a wonderful concert. Prior to the evening performances in the cultural mission, Calgary-Canada Cultural Association, organizers Bor-Yen Kan, president first addressed the audience, thank you for the support and said that the proceeds benefit performance, the organizers will double, and sent to Taiwan as soon as possible to assist in reconstruction.
Culture, child-Feng Tian, head of the delegation, also on behalf of Taiwan’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission, thanked everyone in Taiwan to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
In the evening of the performance of the first appearance is determined by five beautiful female university students in Taipei set up trendy music set, presented suite.
Although the orchestra has just set up five years, but they use traditional instruments, such as the dizi, erhu, pipa and other performances of modern music, mood and far-reaching, very popular in Taiwan.
Then there are coated Pecen host of “flying the youth,” Wang Ruiyu sang several folk songs, Wang Hai-ling “in the rain,” the South duet of the Teana chorus, one after another the familiar melody of the audience back to the romantic fantasy of students times.
Finally, the Ye Jia Xiu-singing, “Grandma’s Penghu Bay” to show to a climax. He also invited the audience singing along with the scene, the audience’s enthusiastic love-degree unimaginable even Ye Jia Xiu no chance to sing it anymore. In particular, rare is the artist singing beautiful sounds in addition, each humor, the whole show a compact and coherent, the audience laughter.
At the end, everyone was still in great enthusiasm, have said that after listening to these songs that he seemed much younger, hopes to have regular opportunities to enjoy such a good performance.

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世界有愛 舊金山世界日報社長夏訓夷（右）23日將舊金山華人的265萬元善款捐給台灣路竹會，由會長劉啟群醫師（左）代表接受。 （記者張祐齊／攝影）

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八八水災重創南台灣，美國舊金山華人愛心不落人後，募得265萬元善款，昨天透過舊金山世界日報社社長夏訓夷捐給台灣路竹會協助災後重建，由會長劉啟群醫師代表接受。

夏訓夷表示，這筆善款的愛心源自舊金山灣區創投家趙修平先生，他是路竹會在美國的董事，在八八水災過後成立網站，向舊金山灣區民眾募款，並發願不管累積多少善款，都要捐相對的基金給路竹會，世界日報將他的想法報導出來後，善款陸續湧進。

趙修平好友、舊金山灣區庫比蒂諾市副市長兼議員胡宜蘭女士得知訊息後，與舊金山中華企業協會會長林美蓮女士商量，決定找在僑界影響力大的世界日報合辦募款餐會，共募得3萬6000多元美金，連同趙修平允諾捐出相對基金，全數捐給路竹會賑災。

劉啟群感謝世界日報和趙修平先生的捐助，並表示路竹會成立於1995年，成員多在台灣山地鄉從事醫療救助工作，直到1999年科索伏戰爭結束後，也每年前往國外從事醫療救助；八八水災過後，路竹會動員近80位醫師在災區義診，下個月還會到屏東幫助受創災民。

Source: http://www.worldjournal.com/pages/full_news?page_label=home&widget=search_content&string=265&open=&

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由趙修平(左)、李鴻麗(中)創辦的「趙修平夫婦基金會」將對台灣水災捐款提供一對一對等捐款。右一為網路平台「東村族計畫」共同創辦人阮天福。 （檔案照片：記者王慶偉/攝影）

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由 凱登斯（Cadence）共同創辦人趙修平（Ping Chao）創辦的「趙修平夫婦基金會」（Ping & Amy Chao Family Foundation）17日宣布，即日起凡經由非營利國際救濟組織「國際路竹會」（Root International Peace Corps）捐款給台灣八八水災的個人，將得到一對一的對等（Match ）捐款。個人若捐100元，台灣災民將可獲得200元；個人若有公司對等捐款，加上基金會的對等捐款，就等於個人若捐款100元，台灣災民將可得300 元。

趙修平表示，他除了創立「趙修平夫婦基金會」之外，也是國際路竹會的董事。「路竹會是個無疆界的醫師團，」趙修平指出，由一群熱心醫師及義工組成，成立五年多來，一直在照顧台灣原住民，以及無數次到世界各地救援義診，是台灣非常成功的一個非營利組織。

趙修平指出，所有捐款抬頭開給Root InternationalPeace Corps，都會直接進到台灣路竹會，直接有物資及食物交給水災受災民眾。「因為國際路竹會和台灣路竹會是姐妹會，直接有聯繫。」

趙 修平三年前退休後，重新創業，但不是為了賺錢，而是在網路上建立起Web 2.0平台的「東村族計畫」（EastVillagers, www.eastvillagers.org），以網路無遠弗屆的強大功能，在網路上作慈善公益。這次台灣水災，趙修平已將對台捐款放在網頁的頭版頭條。

捐款可用支票，電匯，信用卡，詳情及捐款可上網www.eastvillagers.org，www.eastvillagers.org/pingchao/blog/332/。

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