Friday, July 25th, 2008

Posted by Jenn Lowther

Before we get too far into the posts for the blogathon, I would like to take this chance to congratulate all of the other bloggers who are taking time and sleep from their schedule to raise money for their charities of choice. So in no particular order, the bloggers – please take the time to visit their sites and lend your support to their efforts.

Rebecca Bollwitt (Miss 604)

Rebecca is Vancouver’s leading hyper local blogger. If you need to know what’s going on in Vancouver, her blog is a must read. She also covers technology and social media. She and her husband John have recently launched sixty4media.

Rebecca was the organizing force behind setting up this years blogathon and we wouldn’t be here without of all of her hard efforts. For the blogathon, Rebecca is supporting the Union Gospel Mission (UGM). The Union Gospel Mission is a non-profit urban relief organization serving the Lower Mainland, providing hope for the hungry, hurting and homeless since 1940.

Chris Richardson – Tagga Media

Tagga Media is a new Vancouver Start Up. Tagga allows anyone to create free text message campaigns instantly so that you can interact, sell to, or simply communicate with mobile users

For the Blogathon, Tagga has chosen to support the Lochmaddy Foundation, the same charity that we are supporting for the blogathon. Through the Lochmaddy Foundation, all donations will be directed to a community in Mali, West Africa. Families in N’Gouraba are working hard to improve their lives and the lives of their children through a special agricultural project. Your donation will empower and enable them to realize increased crops, more family income with new opportunities and a brighter future.

Raul (Hummingbird 604)

Vancouver’s very own Dr. Hummingbird604 – I have added the Dr. to his moniker since receiving his PHD earlier this year. Raul brings us an eclectic mix of Environmental Issues, Social Media, Vancouver, and Restaurant reviews.

For the blogathon, Raul is supporting the BC Cancer Agency. The BC Cancer Agency, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides a province-wide, population-based cancer control program for the residents of British Columbia and the Yukon. The BC Cancer Agency’s mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation.

Duane Storey

Duane is a writer, photographer, programmer and technologist in Vancouver. Duane’s blog The Home of Duane Storey is an interesting mix of personal, tech, Vancouver, random tidbits and whatever the subject of the day is, it always an interesting read.

For the blogathon, Duane is also supporting The Union Gospel Mission.

Karen Hamilton – Tiny Bites

Karen’s blog ‘Tiny Bites’ “is an exploration of all things edible and imbibable in Vancouver, British Columbia”, if you need information on where to eat in Vancouver, reading her blog is a must.

For the blogathon, Karen is supporting the David Suzuki Foundation. Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and clean energy, sustainability, and the Nature Challenge - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation.

Tania Morrison

Tania is our out of town blogger – she is located in Ottawa – supporting the Vancouver effort. Tania’s blog ‘What User Name Isn’t Taken?’ in her own words is about ‘a miscellaneous mix of seriousness and silliness’.

For the blogathon, Tania is supporting United Way Ottawa. The United Way of Canada – Centraide Canada (UWC-CC) is the national organization for the 122 United Ways – Centraides across Canada. It acts as a voice for its members within the Canadian voluntary sector and internationally and provides leadership, programs and services to its members.

Shane Gibson

Shane Gibson is a Vancouver-based International Speaker, author and Global Entrepreneur. Shane writes for the Closing Bigger blog, a blog dedicated to improving your Sales.

For the blogathon, Shane is supporting an initiative to build a school in India that will provide hope, literacy, and options to a very impoverished region of that country.

Ayeza Garcia

Ayeza’s blogs for Blikabayan Box. For the blogathon, Ayeza is supporting her High School Alma Matter.

Danny Dang

Danny Dang is a self proclaimed blogger, wannabe photographer, systems administrator, techophile, and a full time geek.

Through the blogathon, Danny is supporting BC SPCA Paws for a Cause. The BC SPCA Paws for a cause is the largest fundraising campaign in support of animals in BC. This year, Paws for a Cause campaign runs from June 1 to September 14, 2008. They are hoping to raise $850,000 to help animals in need province wide.

Mehnaz Thawer

Mehnaz’s writes for her blog ‘Strawberry Ghetto’. She describes herself as ‘a bit of a nerd, and a bit of an academic. I like new and different things and appreciate a good debate…or a good laugh… I’m not easily impressed, but I give credit where it’s due’.

The cause that Mehnaz has chosen to support for the 2008 blogathon is the Adoptive Families Association of BC. The Adoptive Families Association of BC provides province-wide support and advice to people who are beginning to think about adoption, people who have decided to adopt, and those who have already had a child or children join their family. AFABC also plays a significant role in promoting awareness of the thousands of BC children in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, who are waiting for a family.

Barbara Doduk

Barbara writes for her blog ‘IAmLove’. Barbara writes about her life, her city and her world views.

Barbara has also chosen to support BC SPCA Paws for a Cause.

Colleen Vince

Colleen writes for her blog 353 Review, a blog dedicated to reviewing movies.

Colleen is supporting the CKNW Orphan’s Fund through the blogathon. The CKNW Orphan’s Fund assists individuals and local organizations concerned with the welfare of children who are underprivileged or have disabilities. They also support projects such as children’s camps, and picnics at Playland.

Isabella Mori

Isabella is a Psyhcotherapist in Vancouver. Her blog ‘MoriTherapy’ is an information treasure trove for all things medical with a focus on mental health.

For the blogathon, Isabella is supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – the Vancouver/Burnaby Branch. The CMHA Vancouver-Burnaby promotes mental wellness and increases understanding of mental health issues through innovative and collaborative approaches in the areas of public education, accessible services and personal empowerment.

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