[BHS Etree] STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Donate to One Dollar for Life

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PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Chris Young,
<mailto:chrisyoung at berkeley.net> chrisyoung at berkeley.net   

 Dear BHS Parents,

Would you give just one dollar to save a life?  Most of us would.  One of
the campaigns the student leadership team has decided to take on for this
March's Month of Service is to help build a birthing center in Dolpa, Nepal
through " <http://odfl.org/> One Dollar for Life", 2009 winner of the
Outstanding Youth Philanthropic Organization from the Association of
Fundraising Professionals.  

 In this region of Nepal maternal birth-related death rates have been
extremely high - up to an alarming nearly 10% in some parts of the region -
as the nearest hospital for many is several hours away.
<http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/safesim-for-nepal/updates/> Read here
for more.

 

In our first round of collection on March 16 we collected just about $900 -
pretty impressive!  However, for the birthing   

 center project to begin, they need at least 80% of funding in place, which
requires us being able to give about $3000.  

 

 On next Friday, March 30 leadership students will go to every second period
classroom to collect money in specially  

 marked boxes.  If you would personally like to donate, please write checks
to One Dollar for Life and deliver it or have 

 your student deliver it to the Leadership Office.  We could use your help
to meet our goal!!  Checks can also be sent to:

ATTN: Chris Young

1980 Allston Way

Berkeley, CA  94704

One Dollar for Life, an organization started by a teacher and students at
Los Altos High School.  100% of the money goes to Nepal as the organization
is run by all volunteers and has some financial support to help them with
administrative costs.  

The idea is that students see the impact they can have as a community by
simply each donating $1 (or more) to a shared cause.  To make this a
powerful, community building experience we ask that you please participate.


The message for students is powerful:  you CAN be a bigger person by helping
someone else.  You CAN help make the world a better place with simple acts.
If we can instill that belief in BHS teenagers and beyond, we WILL change
the world.  

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