Jamba Juice Sales To Benefit Red Cross

Oh boy, oh boy!!! This weekend, all 35 Chicagoland locations of Jamba Juice will be donating 20% of their sales to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. I thought I’d have something more to type, but I think I’m too busy being in shock. I’m a Jamba Juice junkie, and in the summertime, I tend to replace lunch with the amazing smoothies. Ah, heaven! Okay…Go forth and get your smoothie on this weekend.

Don’t know where your nearest Jamba Juice is? Visit www.jambajuice.com to figure it out!

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Ferragamo Bags Auctioned For Earthquake Relief

Ferragamo is lending its support to the relief efforts in Italy through a Celebrity Handbag Auctions. You will have the opportunity to bid on some GREAT Ferragamo handbags generously donated and signed by Madonna, Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Eva Longoria, Lucy Liu, Dita Von Teese, Lily Tomlin, and Marisa Tomei. Some of the featured handbags are below, and you can view the rest on the eBay auction page.

Bidding started on June 2nd and will continue until June 12th. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to GlobalGiving’s Italy Earthquake Recovery and Relief Fund.

Lucy Liu

Madonna

Jennifer Aniston

Piperlime Makes It Easy To Donate Your Shoes

In talking to many of you, it’s very clear that you’re more than ready for spring to arrive. You’ve picked out new shoes or are planning to purchase some new pairs to usher in the warm temperatures and green grass. Well, as you buy new shoes, at some point you may have to think about what to do with your old ones. If you have a local shelter or thrift store, then by all means you can donate them there.

If you buy your shoes on Piperlime.com, they have a program where you can send them your old shoes within the same box. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piperlime’s charitable partner is Soles 4 Souls, a nonprofit organization committed to providing shoes domestically and globally to those in need. Soles 4 Souls has helped individuals everywhere from Appalachia to Southeast Asia. 

So, there you have it. Three simple steps to help you clean your closet and aid the world. And, who says that shoes don’t make the world a better place?

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Quick Hits

• The Chicago Auto Show is hosting a food drive to benefit the Chicago Christian Industrial League. When you bring in 3 canned good items from 2/18-2/20, you will receive 1/2 off adult ticket prices. Questions? Click here.
• This Thursday (the 19th), the Auxiliary Board of the Chicago Red Cross is hosting a networking event for young professionals to meet board members and learn the benefits of joining. The event will take place at one of my favs, the China Grill (230 N. Michigan). Get more information on the Chicago Red Cross blog!
• The American Heart Association is looking for volunteers for the Macy’s Go Red for Women Luncheon to be held on Friday, 2/27. If you are available and have experience in leadership development, fundraising, or special events, please send an email to traci.bruce@heart.org.

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Grammy’s MusiCares Program

As mentioned in my previous note, I watched the Grammy’s, almost in its entirety, for the first time in a LONG time. Before I talk about MusiCares, I’d like to share my Top 5 moments…

5. Whitney Houston on stage looking dazzling, albeit drunk

4. Coldplay‘s performance (Chris Martin makes me want to fly when I watch him!)

3. WEEZY!!!!!

2. M.I.A. performing during “Swagger Like Us.” I would’ve taken the chance too…Love her!

1. Jennifer Hudson. Thinking about her strength, poise, and beauty is an overwhelming feeling! 

So, there you have it! 

Ms. Hudson was one of the performers tapped to honor Neil Diamond in a program to benefit the Grammy’s charitable program, MusiCares. The President of the Recording Academy talked about the MusiCares program last night. MusiCares provides support for addiction recovery and flood and natural disaster organizations, along with arts programs in public schools.

In addition to last Friday’s concert and dinner, there will be a charity auction of about 100 items from top recording artists, along with Grammy memorabilia autographed by performers either backstage or during rehearsals. To take a look at the items, head on over to www.ebay.com/grammy.

So, your turn, what was your favorite Grammy moment, and what was your worst Grammy moment?

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Flirting with Disaster

The love-fest that is February continues to bring us many great charitable events. This Thursday, the Chicago’s Red Cross Auxiliary Board with host the 8th edition of its “Flirting with Disaster” party. The event will be held on North Halsted Street, at Hydrate (3458 N. halsted). I hear that the Kit Kat divas will be making an appearance! Yes…!

Shlomi, from the NBC 5 Street Team, has more information in his blog entry.

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