Project Michelle is an organization encouraging everyone to become registered blood marrow donors.

And you can save a life.

Project MIchelle's namesake passed away this Saturday, July 25th.  She is survived by her family and friends.

Because of this organization and a personal connection to the family, I have registered.  We all can make a difference in this way.

Something so easy can save a life.  Please register.  Thank you so much.

 I really should take the time to compile all these foundations into an easy guide...

Today, I was fortunate to meet some of the amazing individuals who founded and work for the Dream Street Foundation.

Their mission statement simply is: "Our purpose is to provide a unique camping program, free of charge, to children with chronic or life-threatening diseases."

The foundation is made entirely of volunteers who spend a week of their time giving a chance to children to experience a summer camp.  Medical personal donate their time, the campers can eat whatever they want, and they can have fun all week long with each other, succeeding in things they only dreamed of.  There's only good times at this camp.

I feel so fortunate that through my summer work I have been able to meet so many selfless people.  It really changes how you look at life and makes me want to achieve their level of giving.  The camp set up is so cheerful and fun.  Popcorn machines were overflowing with goods, pizza, and bowels of candy.  An entire arcade and dance floor was set up outside for the campers to enjoy.  Newly tie-dyed shirts lined the crafts area and everyone was getting ready for the pool.  The perfect summer weather and happy volunteers and campers made it just a perfect setting.

As always, if your hearts and wallets feel inclined, please feel free to donate - the information is at the link above.  I know that this is another foundation I'm adding to my list of donations.

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As a heads up, if you head over to the March of Dimes webpage and make a donation tonight/tomorrow, it will be matched, dollar for dollar for "Be a Hero for Babies" day.  Please pass this information on to everyone who know who would like to help make a difference with the leading nonprofit for pregnancy and infant health.

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If you've been reading my journal, you might notice a trend in the foundations I tend to support: Elizabeth Glacier Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, National Arthritis Foundation (Juvenile), March of Dimes, to name a few.  If you know of any other foundations that benefit children, please let me know.  I'm always looking for more ways to help the next generation.  If you are looking for foundations to donate to, please let know as well - I'd love to help you look for the foundation that's right for you.

Some insightful posts that have been floating around LJ:

http://one-hoopy-frood.livejournal.com/10812.html

http://one-hoopy-frood.livejournal.com/10678.html

If so inclined, please wear green to demonstrate your support.

Most of my dad's side of the family is still in Iran and we have little to no contact with them.  From what we know, they're all fine and I can only hope that they stay safe.

I don't know if another revolution is going to take place.  All I can do right now is support those who are trying to get their voices heard.

That's right!  As a member of the planning committee for UC Berkeley's upcoming Dance Marathon, I'm formally extending an invitation to you all~

Here's the dealio, yo.

This year's theme is "World Premiere," basically meaning HOLLYWOOD and the good ol' movies!

That being said, have you got an awesome movie costume laying around, looking for some lovin'?  Then never fear, have I got the opportunity for you!

We're looking to have costumers come to the event.  You know, photo-ops, hang out times, and guess what?  You're helping raise awareness for Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, which is just awesome.


As I've mentioned before, Dance Marathon is a growing tradition and an amazing night.  I hope that some of you will be able to make it out!  Oh, and we're still looking to see if any photographers would be interested coming up as well to help document the event.  :)  Same applies to them; please comment!

So please consider coming, or at least inquiring about more!  Pass the info on to friends and make it a fun trip that you'll sure remember for a life-time!  Please join us in our fight to continue funding AIDS research.  <3  Thanks everyone!

Hey guys!

I am part of the organizing team for UC Berkeley's Dance Marathon 2008.  It's a total blast!

Dance Marathon, huh?  What's that about?

For those of you who aren't familiar with the program, Dance Marathon seeks to unite the Berkeley campus in the fight against pediatric AIDS.  The third annual event will be a 12-hour dance-a-thon where hundreds of dancers will acknowledge the battle faced by children living with AIDS by remaining on their feet for the entire duration of the event.  All proceeds from Dance Marathon benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

It's my second year involved with the project and the theme is World Premiere!  We're going full out with Hollywood inspired decorations, events, and prizes.  It takes place April 4-5th, on campus, where we'll dance the night way!

Hey Misty, this sounds awesome!  How can I help???

Aw shucks guys, it would be amazing for you to help out!

You can do so by going donating at my personalized web page, which can be found here: Donate!  Any amount is greatly appreciated and would help me get closer to reaching my goal.

If you're in the Berkeley area (or willing to visit for a weekend) and are interested in helping, there's ways you can do that too!  We're looking for photographers who would be interested in acting as the "paparazzi" for a portion of the night for the red-carpet entrance, and also to help document the event.  If you, or anyone else you know of, is interested, please don't hesitate to contact me!  Or, if you have connections for awesome Hollywood based decorations, be sure to contact me as well.  Part of a organization or company that would be interested in helping sponsor the event or donate prizes?  Contact away!  We've got a ton of publicity items that we'd be more than happy to put your company's name on.

Dance Marathon is a wonderful event and becoming a Berkeley tradition.  Any and all donations are greatly appreciated; as well as the support.  Thanks you guys for listening!  :)

Hey all!  I've got some pretty awesome news to share with you all~

ms_narusegawa, as you know, has taken my place as head of the SoCal Gathering crew ( and has been doing a more wonderful job behind the scenes - more than I could ask for or hope for ), and has already made that first post regarding the upcoming SoCal Spring Gathering 2008!  be sure to show your support through Cosplay.com and the gathering's upcoming website.

Brit and her team have really begun working hard behind the scenes for the gathering and I hope you all are as excited as I about what fun and exciting events they will be having at the gathering.

Here's a link to the thread ~ SoCal Spring Gathering 2008

Thanks everyone!  <3

hey guys!  i know i promised to get on organizing this!  so now i finally am!  :)

thanks to the overwhelming response from the initial A:tLA photoshoot post, im going to try and compile all that i've gotten so far so some easy reference ~  please comment if you're interested or know of interested people!

so, im going to appologize in advance here with this (especially if you're friends with me through multiple forms of internet lolz), but im just going to keep on spamming away with NANA Day info!

 diavana  just posted this in the  blackstones  community, but i figured i would share it here with you all since i know not everyone is apart of the community ( but still loves NANA ;D )