Financiers' Charity Gala Goes the Way of Canap�s - NYTimes.com

Financiers' Charity Gala Goes the Way of Canap�s - NYTimes.com: But several thousand canap�s and empty bottles of champagne later, Ark said the gala dinner, held for the last 10 years, was no longer the right way to raise money. The charity, which received about $28 million in donations at the party last year, will now focus on exhibitions about its projects and smaller events to raise funds, it said.

Charity gala raises HK$2 million for PolyU | South China Morning Post

Charity gala raises HK$2 million for PolyU | South China Morning Post: No matter their reasons for attending the Star of Renaissance Gala, everyone - from the Italian ambassador to Beijing, Attilio Massimo Iannucci, to former chief secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen and his wife Lisa Kuo Yu-chin - were united in their desire to support a good cause: funding travelling scholarships for students of Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management.

The best charity event models — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector

The best charity event models — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector: "What is the best charity event model?
A model which addresses the basic human desire to help, and the ability to be empathetic to the cause while having fun.

Fundraising through events is an interesting part of the fundraising mix. Statistically, it is one of the smaller income streams for not-for-profits in Australia."

Calgary bar rounds up new business

Calgary bar rounds up new business: "While Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer decided to scrap its annual party in favour of making a donation to charity, other law firms have continued the tradition of holding a big bash, which usually includes supporting a charitable cause."

Malay Mail

Malay Mail: "On Nov 29, 120 artistes from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong will take part in a charity soccer tournament called the Rolf Cup 2007 as part of the campaign."

barrow in furness, barrow news sport, ulverston news sport, lake district news

barrow in furness, barrow news sport, ulverston news sport, lake district news: "THE world’s biggest charity coffee morning will be supported by staff at Furness General Hospital next week. Two million people raised their mugs last year for Macmillan Cancer Support and a staggering £6.7m was raised."

Charity Gala Raises 7.54 Mln Yuan for Orphans -- china.org.cn

Charity Gala Raises 7.54 Mln Yuan for Orphans -- china.org.cn: "A charity gala with an all-star cast was held in Beijing on Saturday night, to raise funds for orphan projects run by the China Charity Federation. The proceeds will be directly used nationwide for the building of computer classrooms in welfare homes, enabling them to have access to the internet. The charity auction on the night lasted for 3 hours and collected around 7.54 million yuan, about one million US dollars."

Rubber Ducks to go Quackers on Thames for Charity

Rubber Ducks to go Quackers on Thames for Charity: "Rubber Ducks to go Quackers on Thames for Charity
Thousands of rubber ducks will set off down the River Thames this September in a bid to set a new world record and raise £500,000 for charity.
by Maria Mackay
Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 11:23 (BST)
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This September, 165,000 rubber ducks will be let loose on the River Thames as part of the Great British Duck Race to raise money for charities."

icWales - Fairy-tale ending to charity run

icWales - Fairy-tale ending to charity run: "STAFF and pupils from a comprehensive school were tickled pink to run in the cash at this year’s Race for Life.

During last month’s second event, 58 pupils and nine staff from Blackwood Comprehensive School dressed as fairies to take part in the run and have so far raised around £2,000 for the charity."

Brothers Alasdair and Richard Graham aim to drive a Suzuki 4x4 8,500 miles in five weeks for charity.They were leaving Hyde Park in London today for U

Brothers Alasdair and Richard Graham aim to drive a Suzuki 4x4 8,500 miles in five weeks for charity.They were leaving Hyde Park in London today for Ulaanbaatar, the capital city...: "Brothers Alasdair and Richard Graham aim to drive a Suzuki 4x4 8,500 miles in five weeks for charity.They were leaving Hyde Park in London today for Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia.

The brothers, based in West Hill, near Ottery St. Mary, are raising £1,000 Save the Children and any additional money for Cancer Research UK.

But this will be no ordinary summer road trip for the pair."

Channelnewsasia.com-12 volunteers paddle from Singapore to equator and back for charity

Channelnewsasia.com: "12 volunteers paddle from Singapore to equator and back for charity
Posted: 21 July 2007 2104 hrs

SINGAPORE: 12 volunteers are paddling to the equator and back, all in the name of charity."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "S'pore duck race back after 3 years to raise money for charity
By Foo Xiao Xuan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 20 June 2007 2320 hrs


SINGAPORE : The 'Great Singapore Duck Race' will make a comeback at the Singapore River in September.

Personalities from all walks of life will be there, including ex-national swimmer Leslie Kwok and inspirational leader Dr William Tan."

Noble leads the charge with $100k Bull Run donation - May 18, 2007

Noble leads the charge with $100k Bull Run donation - May 18, 2007: "NOBLE Resources has taken the bull by the horns by becoming the first 'diamond bull' sponsor - contributing $100,000 to The Bull Run 2007."

China proposes "Charity Day" to boost charity undertaking

China proposes "Charity Day" to boost charity undertaking: "China proposes 'Charity Day' to boost charity undertaking
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-05-17 21:04

JINAN - Shandong Province on China's east coast has proposed a 'Charity Day' on May 18, traditionally a red-letter day in China because it's pronounced in Chinese very much like 'I'll make a fortune'.

The Shandong provincial government, however, has decided to take the opportunity to urge the richer people to help the needy, saying May 18 should read as 'wo yao bang', meaning 'I will help' in Chinese."