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We've selected the winners of the 12 Days of Giving Contest, and now it's time for you to select the Grand Prize Winner!
Please vote for your favorite organization of those submitted for consideration below. Fashion Club will donate $100 to the organization with the most votes!! Voting ends January 2, 2013.
1. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (submitted by both Maria G. from Bellflower, CA and by Allison T. from Point Pleasant, NJ)
St. Jude's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for children with catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
2. UNICEF (submitted by Run Wei W. from Centerville, OH)
UNICEF believes that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones
of human progress. UNICEF
works with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence,
disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path.
3. Extended Family (submitted by Samantha H. from Glendale, AZ)
Extended Family is a nonprofit organization established
to assist single parents, kids
of single parents, as well as orphans who are excelling, but in
financial need.
4. My Friend's Place (submitted by Perla H. from San Diego, CA)
The mission of My Friend's Place is to assist and inspire homeless children, teens, and young adults to build self-sufficient lives.
5. Wounded Warriors Project (submitted by Taylor S. from Montgomery, TX)
Wounded Warriors's purpose is to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members. Their mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
6. Second Chance Dachshund Rescue (submitted by Ashley D. from San Diego, CA)
Second Chance Dachshund Rescue is a San Diego rescue that nurtures and re-homes dachshunds.
7. Pencils of Promise (submitted by Katy K. from Sparta, NC)
Pencils of Promise (PoP) believes every child should have access to quality education. POP create schools, programs, and global communities around the common goal of education for all.
8. House of Hope (submitted by Tahtyanna M. from Clayton, NC)
House of Hope works to provide both workable and successful solutions in
restoring troubled teens and their families, resulting in these teens
becoming solid citizens and effective, contributing members of society.
9. Make-A-Wish Foundation (submitted by Brianahi D. from Wasco, CA)
The
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with
life-threatening medical conditions. The organization reaches more than
250,000 children around the world.
10. Dress For Success (submitted by Brittany B. from Houston, TX)
The mission of Dress for Success
is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by
providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career
development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Have you cast your vote? Spread the word that voting ends today at 5:00 p.m. to select the Grand Prize Winner of the 12 Days of Giving Contest.
Fashion Club will donate $100 to the charitable organization with the most votes. The Feeding America BackPack Program is in the lead with over 75% of the vote.
We've selected the winners of the 12 Days of Giving Contest, and now it's time for you to select the Grand Prize Winner!
Please vote for your favorite organization of those submitted for consideration below. Fashion Club will donate $100 to the organization with the most votes!! Voting ends December 22, 2011.
1. Make-A-Wish Foundation (submitted by Tiffany S. from Yucca Valley, California)
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The organization reaches more than 250,000 children around the world.
2. The Cancer Card Xchange (submitted by Megan B. from Redwood Falls, Minnesota)
The Cancer Card Xchange collects and distributes gift cards to cancer patients, creating bright spots for them along their journeys.
3. Invisible Children (submitted by Ivana S. from Woodstock, Illinois)
Invisible Children (IC) seeks to raise awareness about Joseph Kony's army in Uganda, where children are forced to become soldiers and participate in hostilities. IC creates programs on the ground in Central Africa that focus on rehabilitation and education.
4. Charity International (submitted by Amber R. from Hesperia, California)
Charity International provides food and relief to needy people in the U.S. and overseas. The organization partners with communities to locate the individuals in the greatest need.
5. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (submitted by Cheyenne L. from Salinas, California)
The mission of this organization is to advance research, support patients, and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
6. Autism Speaks (submitted by Paige A. from Las Vegas, Nevada)
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and a cure for autism.
7. Operation Smile (submitted by Ariana M. from Enumclaw, Washington)
Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity that provides safe, effective reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
8. The Hugs Project (submitted by Logan N. from Edmond, Oklahoma)
Based in Oklahoma, the Hugs Project is an organization that sends care packages and other handmade items to U.S. service men and women in the Middle East.
9. BackPack Program from the Feeding America Foundation (submitted by Jameea B. from Roanoke, Virginia)
The Feeding America BackPack Program helps underprivileged children get the nutritious food they need for the weekend. Bags of food are distributed at the end of the week to nearly 230,000 children every year.
10. Do Something (submitted by Diona B. from Milan, Tennessee)
DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the U.S. for teens and social change. The call to action is always something that doesn’t require money, an adult, or a car.
Congratulations to the winners of our annual 12 Days of Giving Contest! Thank you to everyone who submitted entries. You touched us with your open hearts!
Day 1:
Tiffany S. from Yucca Valley, California
Winner of M∙A∙C Cosmetics Red Metallic Cosmetic Bag with 2 Lady Gaga VG Lipsticks
Organization: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Day 2:
Megan B. from Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Winner of Pair of TOMS Shoes
Organization: The Cancer Card Xchange
Day 3:
Ivana S. from Woodstock, Illinois
Winner of Fair Trade Necklace and Cuff Bracelet
Organization: Invisible Children
Day 4:
Amber R. from Hesperia, California
Winner of Tory Burch Umbrella
Organization: Charity International
Day 5:
Cheyenne L. from Salinas, California
Winner of Clarisonic Skincare Brush
Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Day 6:
Paige A. from Las Vegas, Nevada
Winner of PB Teen USB Turntable
Organization: Autism Speaks
Day 7:
Ariana M. from Enumclaw, Washington
Winner of Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch
Organization: Operation Smile
Day 8:
Logan N. from Edmond, Oklahoma
Winner of Juicy Couture Ear Buds and Case
Organization: The Hugs Project
Day 9:
Jameea B. from Roanoke, Virginia
Winner of Hat and Fingerless Gloves
Organization: BackPack Program from the Feeding America Foundation
Day 10:
Diona B. from Milan, Tennessee
Winner of Amika Ceramic Styler
Organization: Do Something
Day 11:
Lindsey S. from Andover, Kansas
Winner of Michael Kors Crossbody Bag
Organization: Children's Miracle Network
Day 12:
Mychel H. from Palm Springs, California
Winner of Kindle Fire
Organization: ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
We often come across companies doing truly inspiring things, working on making our world a better place. Freedom and Fashion is one of those companies.
Freedom and Fashion is a fashion orientated organization that serves as a resource hub for fair-trade businesses and non-profit organizations dealing with the fight against child labor and human trafficking. They work on promoting companies such as Not For Sale, Polaris Project, Falling Whistles, def.i.ni.cion, Raven + Lilly, International Princess Project, and Krochet Kids International that raise awareness about these issues.
Question: How do they do it?
Answer: Through fashion!
For the third year in a row, Freedom and Fashion is producing a Fair Trade Fashion Show (promoting companies such as the ones listed above) on Saturday, December 17, in Downtown Los Angeles.
UK fashion brand All Saints recently produced and designed a t-shirt collection featuring Not For Sale, the proceeds of which will go directly toward Not For Sale’s work in fighting human trafficking. The collection already has a celeb following—model Agyness Deyn and rocker Jamie Hince have been spotted with them!
Wood and gold leather bangles, ravenandlily.com
Freedom and Fashion is dedicated to educating society about the global social issues of modern-day slavery, sex trafficking, child labor, and human rights violations. FnF addresses these injustices through the purchasing power of conscious consumerism, by increasing the demand for socially responsible and ethically produced goods and ensuring they are readily available to consumers.
FIDM Student Hayley King is bringing legendary ska band The English Beat to the Zanzibar club in Santa Monica for a benefit concert on Saturday, February 12. The Valentine’s Weekend concert will raise funds for Love Hope Strength, the world’s leading rock ‘n roll cancer awareness foundation.
“The reason I chose to throw an event for Love Hope Strength is because I want to help make a difference for people who are living with debilitating diseases,” said King, a Merchandise Marketing major at the fashion college. This marks the debut of her Cool Ruler, a production company dedicated to producing events that benefit soical causes. To learn more, search “The Cool Ruler” on Facebook.
Tickets for the concert can be purchased at lovehopestrength.org. or by phone at 805.636.1820. Event is 21 and over.
Congratulations to Sandra Rios of Santa Ana, California! Sandra is the winner of the grand prize in our 12 Days of Giving Contest and will receive the Nikon COOLPIX S80($330 value).
Here's Sandra's winning essay:
If I had a marvelous fashion boutique, I’d donate $100 dollars to the Locks of Love charity. Locks of Love provides hair pieces to financially, underprivileged children who suffer from long-term hair loss. I feel so bad for children, especially girls, who go through this because hair is such a valuable accessory that could change anyone’s appearance. One of my friends who lost her hair stayed strong and kept going to school everyday, even though rude kids made fun of her. I felt so selfish because I’d been complaining about my new haircut being super short and unattractive while she had absolutely no locks. I admire all those unfortunate children because they move on with their lives without their natural hair, something I doubt I’d be able to do. By funding, I hope to boost their self-esteem with the opportunity of having some sort of precious mane on their heroic heads.
Congratulations again, Sandra! And congratulations to all the winners in this year's 12 Days of Giving Contest -- you all did a fantastic job. --Angel
Today's prize is this wildly chic Marc by Marc Jacobs Tossed Bird Scarf ($178 value):
We're giving away 1 prize every weekday through December 21st! You can enter every day, but you can only win once. All you have to do to enter is:
1. Imagine you own your own fashion boutique. You've worked hard this year and have decided to share the love by giving away $100 to your favorite charity.
2. Write a short essay of 150 words or less describing which charity you're going to donate to and why you chose it.
3. Check your grammar and spelling.
4. Click here to fill out the form completely and copy and paste your essay.
Deadline: You have until 8 am tomorrow (December 21) to enter today's contest.
Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on creativity, neatness, and effort.
ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to anyone who is a legal resident of the continental United States and is aged 14 through 18. Contest is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and where restricted or prohibited by law.
At the end of the contest, we'll choose 1 of the charities submitted by our contestants and send them $100.
Click here to see all the amazing prizes.
We can't wait to see your fabulous entries! --Angel
Congratulations to Esther Youn of Fullerton, California! Esther is the winner of Day 9 in our 12 Days of Giving Contest and will receive these Betsey Johnson Bow with Mini Circle & Fireball Earrings and Betsey Johnson Bow Necklace with Heart Drop ($87 value).
Take a look at Esther's winning essay:
I would give my $100 donation to Operation Smile. Operation Smile is an organization that I am currently involved in at my school, along with my Fashion Club. Operation Smile helps provide free surgeries for children born with cleft lips or cleft palates. Every year more than 200,000 children are born with a severe cleft condition. These kids are unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some areas, the child with a cleft condition are rejected by parents and/or society. In many cases, their parents cannot afford the surgeries they need that would allow them to live normally. By going through 45 minutes of surgery, a child with a facial deformity can receive a lifetime of smiles. Through Operation Smile, smiles can be given to these children. I believe that everyone deserves to smile.
Congrats again, Esther! And thank you for bringing Operation Smile to our attention, and good luck on your promising future in fashion design!
Get your submission in by 8am tomorrow (December 18) for a chance to win today's prize. Good luck! --Angel
