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Back On My Feet in24 Austin Race Challenge Presented by ACE Cash Express Is Now Free For Runners!
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5/3/2013 1:06:00 PM
To honor the Boston Marathoners this race weekend is now free to register in part by the sponsors of the race wanting to show solidarity to Bostonians. Read the press release to find out more and click the links to get registered!
Meet Joe Marruchella, Executive Director of Back On My Feet. This nonprofit helps those experiencing homelessness by using running as a way to structure a way out of their current situation. Back On My Feet has volunteer opportunities for runners of all calibers, all the time. Also, you can support the organization by participating in the Back On My Feet in 24 Austin Race Challenge Presented by Ace Cash Express May 11,12.
Learn more at the BOMF website
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Ready To Rock The 6th Annual Corporate Battle Of The Bands For HAAM?!?
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4/23/2013 1:39:00 PM
Carolyn Schwarz is not only the Executive Director of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, she also is a Rowdy Rocker. This Friday April 25th she'll be rocking and raising money for HAAM at the 6th Annual Corporate Battle of the Bands. The epic showdown is at Antone's. The NEW Antone's at 2015 E. Riverside. HAAM provides affordable health care to local musicians and helps keep them healthy. Help them achieve this goal and have a blast this Friday. After the battle, Soul Track Mind will release their album and rock the stage. All this PLUS a silent auction to raise money for HAAM. Tickets are $10 presale, and $15 at the door. Get out there and rock!
Vagina Monologues April 19-21 To Benefit Local Charities!
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4/16/2013 1:05:00 PM
Eve Ensler's 'The Vagina Monologues' will be produced by Laramie Gorbett April 19-21st at Vuka Co-Op. Proceeds will benefit Empower Art and the Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Hear what The Vagina Monologues is really all about on this episode of Local Insights. Producer Laramie Gorbett and actress Kelly Grannan tell you the history behind V DAY, why Eve Ensler first started The Vagina Monologues 15 years ago, and all about the great organizations that will benefit with the proceeds of the show. The truth is The Vagina Monologues is a funny, serious, and amazing night of acting by women who are telling and sharing stories of empowered women, and it's a great opportunity to raise awareness about violence to girls and women. To purchase tickets and find out more click HERE!
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5th Annual Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam Benefiting The Reckless Kelly Charitable Youth Foundation!
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4/12/2013 1:20:00 PM
Sunday April 14th join all your celebrity softball friends at the Dell Diamond to rock at the 5th annual Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam! Money raised goes to the Reckless Kelly Charitable Youth Foundation which works renovating local ball fields and working with children of special needs. Over the years the RKCSJ has raised over $130,000! All that money goes right back into the local community to provide opportunity for the youth of Central Texas. Sunday April 14th is an all day event with an action packed Celebrity Softball Game, (I'm in it this year!) fun for the whole family, and an amazing lineup of musicians culminating with a celebrity jam! Too cool! Cody and Jay from the band stop by with Neil Gallagher to tell you all about the game, the new song they cut for the Round Rock Express (which also raises money for RKCYF), AND the new ...
Join The Blondes Vs. Brunettes Powderpuff League With The Alzheimer's Association!
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3/12/2013 1:03:00 PM
These days 1 in 3 people know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer's. Team up with the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds and have fun in their powderpuff football league. Press play and hear all the details how you can have fun, and raise awareness about a disease that will affect you or someone you know, in your lifetime.
Register for Blondes vs. Brunettes 2013 HERE!
It's Time To Amplify Austin And Raise ONE MILLION Dollars For Nonprofits In 24 hours!
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3/4/2013 2:06:00 PM
This is it Austin! March 4-5th, for 24 hours, Amplify Austin will try and raise 1 MILLION dollars for nonprofits in Austin. Visit the website to donate during the g Patsy Woods Martin, the founder of I Live Here I Give Here, tells you all about this grand feat of giving back to the local community. Join in!!!
Attention High School AND Middle Schoolers! The TedXYouth@Austin Event Is Coming!
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2/25/2013 1:02:00 PM
Scott Robinson, adult mentor for TEDx Youth@Austin and Louis LaFair, Junior at Saint Stephens, dropped by to spread the word about TEDx Youth@Austin taking place on March 30th at Westlake High School. Inspired by the popular and motivating TED Talks, TEDx Youth@Austin looks to bring the same life changing talks to students who are in High School and Middle School. The event is opened to all interested High School and Middle School students. Registration is open to all, but limited in space, so register today! As an added bonus to the community, attendees are being asked to do 4 hours of community service in lieu of paying to attend.
Get registered HERE...
Blondes Vs. Brunettes And Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Day!
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2/21/2013 2:28:00 PM
Today 1 in 3 people know someone who has Alzheimer's. Help the Alzheimer's Association raise awareness and funds to help those dealing with the disease. If you want to be active and have fun, join the upcoming Blonde vs. Brunettes powder puff league. Also, an Alzheimer's Advocacy Day is planned at the State Capitol in March. If interested in participating, please contact their offices. My Grandfather passed away from Alzheimer's and I can tell you first hand it is not a pleasant disease. So listen to the episode, get educated, then get motivated to help the Alzheimer's Association!
Visit The Alzheimer's Association Austin Chapter HERE
Amlipfy Austin March 4th In Austin!
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2/10/2013 1:01:00 AM
Patsy Woods Martin, founder and CEO of I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE, encourages you to give during Amplify Austin. For 24 hours on March 4th Amplify Austin is encouraging Austinites to donate financially to a nonprofit in Austin with the goal of raising over 1 million dollars. From 7pm on March 4th, to 7pm March 5th, visit the AMPLIFY AUSTIN website and choose from over 300 nonprofits to donate to. Ambitious? Yes. Doable in Austin? Yes. Be a part of Amplify Austin on March 4th and help spread the word.
I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE WEBSITE
TEDx Youth @ Austin
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2/4/2013 3:31:00 PM
Scott Robinson, adult mentor for TEDx Youth@Austin and Louis LaFair, Junior at Saint Stephens, dropped by to spread the word about TEDx Youth@Austin taking place on March 30th at Westlake High School. Inspired by the popular and motivating TED Talks, TEDx Youth@Austin looks to bring the same life changing talks to students who are in High School and Middle School. The event is opened to all interested High School and Middle School students. Registration is open to all, but limited in space, so register today! As an added bonus to the community, attendees are being asked to do 4 hours of community service in lieu of paying to attend.
TEDx Youth@Austin WEBSITE
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