Posted by: David Dominguez in Untagged on
May 26, 2009
Dear Friends of First
Star:
I know this letter
will disappoint many loyal volunteers and professionals who have been working
tirelessly to present the May 30, 2009 First Star Celebration for Children’s
Rights and those looking forward to attending the event next week. Your
disappointment is temporary! The Celebration is crucially important as a
fundraising vehicle for First Star’s work on behalf of abused and neglected
children nationally. As the economy has worsened, child abuse and neglect have
risen dramatically, fueled by poverty and stress. So First Star’s work is
needed right now more than ever.
We have had dozens
of people calling hundreds of people and I personally have made more than 500
phone calls. We have stellar Honorees and they have also exerted themselves
through colleagues, friends and associates to create a head of steam on behalf
of the charity.
The reality however
is that sponsorships, ticket sales and table sales are down approximately 80%
year-on-year. This means that if we go ahead with the event on May 30, it would
put us in the loss column. Keeping this in mind, the prudent course for First
Star and the many children who benefit from our work is to postpone the
Celebration. To hold the event now and guarantee we will lose money does not
seem a smart or ethical course.
We hope to stage the
Celebration later this year. We will be monitoring the state of the economy and
the availability of sponsorships and donors on a weekly basis. We will hold the
event when we expect it to be roughly as successful as our previous five
Celebrations, each of which raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for First
Star’s children. We will keep our eye on the ball and keep you
informed.
Gratitude to the
Honorees, Co-Chairs, Board Members, Trustees, volunteers and professionals who
have worked so hard and thank you to the sponsors and donors who have supported
us thus far. We will
put your support to good use when we stage the
Celebration.
Thank you from the
bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Peter
Samuelson
President
Posted by: David Dominguez in Untagged on
Mar 09, 2009
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Posted by: David Dominguez in Untagged on
Mar 09, 2009
WHAT IS FIRST STAR? First Star is a national 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to improving th e lives of America’s abused and neglected children. First Star works to change the child welfare system from one of abuse and neglect to one of protection and support. Our bipartisan, multidisciplinary approach fosters collaborative action among organizations, advocates, practitioners and policy-makers working to benefit children.
MISSION First Star’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for meaningful reform of the child welfare system by highlighting critical systemic deficiencies, reporting on the issues, and initiating reform.
VISION First Star works towards a day when children’s voices are heard and their basic civil rights recognized if they must pass through the child protective system.
FIRST STAR'S UPCOMING EVENT
First Star’s sixth annual Celebration for Children’s Rights will take place on May 30, 2009 and honors humanitarians and visionaries who are devoted to helping children, and to support First Star’s legislative, public awareness and professional education programs to help abused and neglected kids across the country.
The evening’s theme is “Come Be a Kid Again”. Jeans and tennis shoes are encouraged at one of the most unique events held in Los Angeles. The evening includes live entertainment, adult-sized kid activities, and catering by LA’s fines!
Our confirmed 2009 Co-Chairs:
Giselle Fernandez & John Farrand
Cindy Gardner
Lori & Scott Sale
Rick Sands
STAY TUNED AS WE CONFIRM MORE HONOREES, CELEBRITY GUESTS & EVENT DETAILS
Pictured Dakota Fanning
Posted by: David Dominguez in Untagged on
Mar 05, 2009
AAD to Partner with the National Center for Public Research to bring FREE FDA Approved At-Home Diabetes Risk Assessment Tests to 100,000 California School Children
One out of every 4 Children in California is at Risk of Developing Diabetes
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 2, 2009) – The National Center for Public Research announced today its plans to bring 100,000 FDA approved at-home Diabetes Risk Assessment tests to California school children. Healthy Life Laboratories has committed up to $1,000,000 in laboratory testing and reporting services. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are over 60 million Americans at risk of developing diabetes. Early detection is the key to saving lives.
The Americans Against Diabetes™ Campaign, along with the support of individual and corporate sponsorships, will provide diabetes screening tests to at-risk children and education to their parents. Through awareness and education, informed parents can make healthy choices to reduce their child’s risk of developing diabetes, giving children the healthy future they deserve.
Distribution is planned through local California fire stations, blood banks, school systems, diabetes educators, local dental offices, drug store clinics and other healthcare and civic organizations. With synergistic goals and commitment to healthcare and awareness, The Americans Against Diabetes™ campaign will reach high-risk populations of school age children to provide testing and help educate families about diabetes prevention. The National Center for Public Research will be providing the distribution and financial management of the campaign.
Americans Against Diabetes™ has sought strategic partners to turn this vision into a mission. “By placing the best diagnostic medical technology in the hands of the dedicated health care professionals who can provide diabetes screening and education, we are confident that this program will succeed,” said Dr. Ron Schefdore, founder of Americans Against Diabetes™.
