Philanthropy – Page 4 – universal positive

Much love to and from The Children’s Playhouse

April 4, 2024February 11, 2010 by Roger Darnell

A creative play space for families, and a powerful force for community goodness in Boone, North Carolina, USA

After helping my wife Beth Darnell, and her sister Ann Kiefert, their comrade Kathy Parham, and many others from our then-new hometown of Boone, North Carolina, open The Children’s Playhouse in November of 2002, I am very proud to see how Kathy has led the venture in countless ways which continue adding precious dimensions to our community. The video featured here was produced by our friend Beth Jacquot in 2003, and much has happened since then. I invite you to visit the official site www.GoPlayhouse.org and explore the Facebook group, and I also wanted to share news from a recent event that reveals a lot about our community, and Kathy.

Haiti Now

April 4, 2024January 29, 2010 by Roger Darnell

Our thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected by this catastrophe. Donations can still be sent via text message:

Red Cross: Text HAITI to 90999 ($10 donation)
Yéle Haiti: Text YELE to 501501 ($5 donation)

Tommy Ewasko, Imagemaker Extraordinaire…

April 3, 2024December 14, 2009 by Roger Darnell

This Friday and Saturday nights, and by private appointments thereafter, The Wine Cave in Montrose, California, will proudly host Artist’s Receptions and Charitable Fine Art Sales honoring master Getty Images imagemaker Tommy Ewasko and his work, and benefiting Amazing Grace Children’s Foundation. On display and available to collectors on a first-come, first-served basis are numerous … Read moreTommy Ewasko, Imagemaker Extraordinaire…

Joining iParticipate.org in honoring Veterans today and tomorrow…

April 3, 2024November 11, 2009 by Roger Darnell

In my humble opinion, iParticipate.org has been doing an outstanding job of promoting its very important mission and inciting us all to consider volunteering to support members of the military who have done so much for us all through their military commitments. The above public service announcement (PSA) was released back in September, and I wanted to share it, and also include its transcript.

Editors from “Stand Up to Cancer” broadcast earn Creative Arts Primetime Emmy

April 3, 2024September 17, 2009 by Roger Darnell

Last September, “Stand Up to Cancer” (https://standuptocancer.org) was broadcast live and commercial-free simultaneously on ABC, CBS and NBC, and was seen in over 170 countries. During the broadcast, which was produced by Laura Ziskin Productions and Seligman Entertainment, and hosted by Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Sheryl Crow, Charles Barkley and Melissa Etheridge, the event raised more than $100 million in an unprecedented effort to end cancer’s reign as a leading cause of death. Meanwhile, last Sat., Sept. 12, 2009,

Earth Island Institute asks tomorrow’s leaders, “What would Dave do?”

April 3, 2024August 12, 2009 by Roger Darnell

Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards in 2000 to honor their founder and legendary environmental activist, David R. Brower and to call forth a new generation of leaders. This award manifests the Earth Island Institute’s abiding commitment to growing environmental leadership. The annual Brower Youth Awards honor six young people for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy.

Cause Marketing Case Study: MTV Networks International’s “Burma Viral”

March 22, 2024August 6, 2009 by Roger Darnell

Cyclone Nargis hit Burma on May 3, 2008, dramatically increasing the suffering of more than 55 million people already living under the unjust rule of a notorious military government. News of the peaceful 2007 protests of hundreds of thousands of Burmese citizens reached the world over the internet, inciting executives from MTV and Ogilvy and Mather into action. Together, these groups enrolled many key players in creating, distributing and promoting a poignant, dramatic short film, targeted to MTV viewers and influential passionistas worldwide, all to urge the global community to support the people of Burma and donate to relief efforts.

Let’s give them something to talk about: Trendhunter’s top 10 publicity stunts

April 3, 2024April 21, 2009 by Roger Darnell

Jeremy Gutsche, the colorfully successful founder of Trendhunter.com, presents this Trendhunter TV feature entitled “Top 10 Publicity Stunts.” Chronicling Improv Everywhere’s 2008 Grand Central Station stunt in New York city, the recent “Sound of Music” performance in Antwerp’s Central Station, and other sensational videos deemed “Must See” by enough people to ensure they’ve quite likely … Read moreLet’s give them something to talk about: Trendhunter’s top 10 publicity stunts

A new direction…

April 2, 2024January 20, 2009 by Roger Darnell

On this day, Tuesday, January 20, 2009, people around the world are tuned to the scene in Washington, D.C. where in just a few hours, Barack Obama will take the oath of office and become the 44th President of the United States of America. He is bringing a large measure of hope with him to … Read moreA new direction…

“Daddy” King at the 1977 Presidential Inauguration

April 2, 2024January 19, 2009 by Roger Darnell

Rev Martin Luther King, Sr. "Daddy King" – Washington, DC,originally uploaded by Michael6076. During this inspirational 2009 inaugural celebration, I am very mindful of the road that has brought us to the present. Today, Jan. 19, is the day when we honor Martin Luther King, Jr., for all he did for America, and for all … Read more“Daddy” King at the 1977 Presidential Inauguration