I’m Blogging for Charity Blogathon 2009 Vancouver Food Bank

Last year I blogged for 24 hours (49 blog entries) for the MSMF foundation and raised over $1400.00 to help build school in a destitute part of rural India.

Presently there are over 140 bloggers already registered to blog for 24 hours (one blog post every 30 minutes) to raise money for the charity of their choice. We will be blogging from 6 am July 25th 2009 until 6:00 am July 26th 2009.

This year I have decided to blog for something more local. The Greater Vancouver Food bank Society.

With belts tightening due to the economic down turn globally even within affluent regions like Vancouver, BC organizations like the Food Bank are receiving significantly lower cash and food donations this year. With increased unemployment and underemployment there is actually an increased need for their services.

Here’s how you can help:

#1 A donation of any amount would be great and can be made through CanadaHelps.org

#2 A donation of $100 or more to sponsor a blog post simply donate the amount and then send me a quick e-mail or comment on my blog. I will either answer a question about social media, sales or leadership that you have, or I can write a 150 word profile of your company. In both instances there will be links back to your site or blog and your photo or logo included. (See Vancouver Board of Trade example from last year here)

#3 Drop off non-perishable goods directly at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank [map] and let me know what was dropped off.

You can see a recent article about the Blogathon here.

Thanks in advance for all of your help and support!

Shane Gibson (Follow my updates on Twitter)

July 20, 2009 · Filed Under Blogathon 2009

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