Taking up the bake sale challenge, Carmen McGilberry, found it’s a fun way to contribute.
Together with her sister, Nikki, Carmen enjoyed an evening of baking cookies. Then it was an early start at the Columbus Farmer’s Market but Carmen quickly organised her stall with cakes donated by Holmesburg Bakery of Philadelphia, Lil Debbies donated by Carmen and her mother and the cookies baked the night before.
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Handing out PEACE leaflets and talking to people about the work funded quickly passed time until the 5 year old twins, Arianna and Leylah, and their mother arrived to help. The Twins drew their own “Helping Hands” on the Bake Sale sign, drawing lots of complimentary attention. They then took up their placards, shouting “Help Support The PEACE Fund!" gaining more attention and quite a few donations. As the end of the market neared, everything was packed away, but a couple of last minute contributions brought the total for the day to just under $100. All in all, it was a good day (beautiful weather, nice people), so Carmen is now looking forward to the next one.
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The Terry Fox run is a 5k or 10k run, walk, skate or bike fund raiser for the Cancer Research Foundation in Hungary. These runs are held all around the world for Terry Fox, a Canadian, who attempted to run across Canada on an artificial leg (his leg had to be amputated after he was diagnosed with bone cancer). He called it the Marathon of Hope and wanted to raise awareness and money for cancer research in Canada.
He started the run in Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 and ran 43km a day (26 miles). On September 1, after 143 days (and 5,373 km/3,339 miles) he had to stop because the cancer had reappeared in his lungs. He died June 28, 1981, he was only 22. |
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Recently The PEACE Fund was approached by one of its volunteers who is a teacher to ask whether we would be willing to be put forward as one of a small group of nominated charities for her classroom's Penny Harvest fund drive. This was an excellent fit with our latest education donation via Teachers Across Borders and the active involvement of children was another very positive factor. Camille Oakie, our Volunteer Coordinator, was the key PEACE contact. CLICK HERE to read her account of what transpired when the children of Public School 161Q in Queens and Camille finally met up.
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April 19th, 2008 Pittsburgh, PA
The Cover Model Reunion Dinner held at the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in Pittsburgh was at the Hilton Hotel included several cover models of Romance Novels, including the original, Fabio (pictured left) and special guest, Adrian Paul.
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A highlight of the convention was two raffles held for The PEACE Fund with winners drawn by Adrian. One item was a specially commissioned portrait of Adrian and the second was a basket of PEACE and Adrian Paul merchandise. Adrian was invited to speak to the audience about PEACE, its mission and accomplishments.
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Early in the new year, Annie Christie flew to Denver to present a check for $10,000 to The PEACE Fund's newest
recipients: Teachers Across Borders. "I was very impressed with the energy and passion of the people I met," said Annie. "What seemed to move them the most was actually seeing how much it meant to the Cambodian teachers to have these learning opportunities."
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Ellise welcomes a bear
at Christmas
 Pictured right is Ellise who gave a bear a lovely home for Christmas.
"Thank you so much for the gift. She was so excited when she received it. Of course I made her wait until Christmas to open it, which was probably a week or more. She could hardly stand the wait. She loves stuffed animals and she has a huge window seat full of them so the new bear fit right in.
Thanks again and I hope you had a wonderful holiday!"
Sophia and her new friend
Thanks to the generosity of one of The PEACE Fund's anonymous supporters, some of the COTA children who have received support from The PEACE Fund also received an early Christmas gift - a bear made especially for them from the Vermont Teddy Bear Company.
Pictured here is Sophia, who now has a friend almost
as big as she is!
 Elijah and his bear
Pictured right is Elijah. We were touched to receive a letter from his family, which we would like to share with you.
"Hi, I am the parent of Elijah Vang, one of COTA'S kids. We recently received a gift from you for Elijah. I would like to say Thank You for your generosity and wonderful gift you sent for Elijah. He took the bear with him to school to show his teacher. He was very excited about receiving the gift. Thank you for making Elijah's Christmas bright this year and for caring about COTA children.
Attached is a photo of Elijah holding the teddy bear. Elijah is 2 years post transplant and is doing well so far. I thank God for answering all my prayers.
Thanks again for the beautiful gift." |
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New fundraising initiative announced MORE INFO>>
THE PEACE FUND DONATES $10,000 |
Adrian came to London in February, during a break in fiming 'Nine Miles Down' to visit the HQ for The Relief Fund for Romania and to personally hand over the donation of $10,000 on behalf of The PEACE Fund.
"I think it is a worthy cause because their work affects children who are living in the saddest of conditions. Things don’t have to be this way and if this money helps in the slightest I am extremely proud to be a part of it and would like to express my thanks to all of those whose contributions made this donation possible " he said.
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CRAZY TIE DAY at HLWW8 CONVENTION |
In early February 2008, The PEACE Fund was able to make another $10,000 donation to the Children's Organ Transplant Association. This brings the total of the Fund's involvement over the past three years to $40,000. This new donation will help four more children's fundraising efforts for life-saving organ donations and affiliated expenses.
CLICK HERE to find out more about the two new children
CRAZY TIE DAY at HLWW8 CONVENTION |
CLICK HERE to see how the Highlander World Wide Convention in Vancouver showed their support for Crazy Tie Day.
The long anticipated new PEACE logo was unveiled today by Adrian at the HLWW convention in Vancouver. "The new identity embraces the true PEACE concept of reaching out to aid children around the world" said Adrian.
Adrian also announced the next major PEACE initiative: 'Waking The World'. More details to follow shortly.
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