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We took a risk by trying all new things this campaign and, luckily, you all were receptive to our crazy ideas. Thank you everyone for your support and making all of this a success.

In total, you helped us raise $3814.53 for Lifelong AIDS Alliance! Breakdowns are below.

Please be extra cool like us on Facebook or sign up on our mailing list if you enjoyed being a part of what we do at Philanthro. (Look out for an announcement for an event in November!)

ART SHOW at Vermillion 177 people turned out for a night filled with performances and an incredible art auction. We raised $1039.53 from that one night alone!

AIDS WALK AND AFTER PARTY at Grim's From the after party we raised $600 slanging drinks from our sponsor, Absolut Vodka and then in total our team raised $2175 through the AIDS Walk website!

The AIDS Walk and After Party were definitely the highlight of my September. Lifelong put on an amazing event with the Seattle AIDS Walk (the beautiful weather helped :)) This was the best walk I've participated in and with almost 3,500 people it was hard not to feel like we were a part of something great. Although many were walking in memory of friends and family that passed, the positive energy and optimism was undeniable throughout the walk. Our team represented with face paint and stickers! My experience at the walk consisted of running around, meeting walkers and handing out stickers to promote the after party. It was a blast (everyone loves stickers apparently.) The after party we threw at Grim's was a huge success as well. Absolut donated their limited edition San Francisco Vodka and so a portion of the proceeds from their drinks went towards Lifelong AIDS Alliance. With our group, the drinks went fast and we raised an extra $600 through the after party. Thanks to everyone who supported us for the walk, whether by donating, coming for a drink or walking with us! I'll be sharing the final numbers of how much we raised for Lifelong and wrapping up our whole campaign this weekend. If you haven't already, like us on Facebook or subscribe to our mailing list

Are you ready for the walk? If you're joining us, here's the game plan:

FRIDAY - LAST DROP OFF Westlake (Seattle) and Downtown Bellevue Whole Foods

7-9pm - This is the last time to turn in grocery bags. You have a great chance of winning cool stuff from our sponsors, so make sure to come by.

SATURDAY - AIDS WALK Volunteer Park 1498 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA

9:30am - Meet at the Community Service Pavilion close to the start of the walk. It's located towards the southern end of Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill. See the map above.

We'll have stickers and red face paint.

10:05am – We walk!

6:00pm to 10:00pm - Our "I Heart Lifelong" event, the Official AIDS Walk After Party, begins at Grim's! Drink Absolut San Francisco Vodka and a portion of the proceeds will go to Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Thanks to Grim's for hosting and Absolut for sponsoring our party.

Can't wait to see you all there!

AIDS Walk Game Progress

Check out our top 3 fundraisers so far for the AIDS Walk:

$300 Paul Blake $240 Madeline Harris $100 Emilie Sammons

Thanks to everyone who has joined so far! So far we haven't had any walkers donate food through us, so you can easily get tickets to Parlor Comedy Club by just donating food at the Westlake Whole Foods this Friday from 6:00PM-8:00PM (we're finalizing on a Bellevue location as well - I'll update this and on Facebook once I know.)

Don't forget that all prizes are up for grabs and there are only 5 days left, so keep raising money for a chance to win and we'll see you at the walk on Saturday.

PRIZES

Money raised: 8 game cards for Lucky Strike’s Power Play area

Food collected: 4 tickets to Parlor Comedy Club

Volunteering: 5 tickets to Skate King

More details on our AIDS Walk page

No doubt, this Art Show was my proudest moment to be a part of Philanthro in Seattle.

In total, we raised $1039.53 for Lifelong AIDS Alliance! Also we had 177 people in attendance, making it our second largest event yet. This was on a Wednesday night no less :)

If you weren't there, check out the event photos and the photos of the art on Facebook. With art all along Vermillion's walls, a packed venue from start to finish and performances throughout the night, it was our most fun, lively and meaningful event yet.

Big thanks to everyone who donated art, volunteered to perform and those who took part in the auction. You made a huge difference to Lifelong, Philanthro and to everyone who took part in the event.

I knew we were taking a risk by leaving up the content of our event up to Seattle, but it was completely unfounded.

Special thanks to Cathy McCartin for telling us her story of how Lifelong helped her during a tough time in her life, as well as Vermillion for hosting the event. We could not have asked for a more amazing lineup of artists and venue.

Want to be a part of this? Join us at the AIDS Walk and then at Grim's for the after party.

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OUR ARTISTS AND SPONSORS

ARTISTS Eli Wolff Jessica Johnson Jan Tervonen Mireille Rommel Lyle Alejo Lopez Mike Sarff Rachel Mayers Michelle Hutchinson Didzis Beitlers PERFORMERS Ramiro Orellana Sean Buchanan Niyah Marie Gonzales Mary Anne Moorman aka Aunt Mama Evan Peterson Jamil Suleman

SPONSORS Mighty-O Donuts (Facebook page) Mia Cupcakery Starbucks Vitamin Water

Official Seattle AIDS Walk After Party at Grim's

Whether you walked/ran or just couldn't make it, come join us at our After Party for the Seattle AIDS Walk & 5K Run.

RAISE MONEY FOR LIFELONG  Absolut has donated their limited edition Absolut San Francisco Vodka to us for this event. Part of the proceeds from all drinks using Absolut San Francisco Vodka will be donated to Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

Wind down your night or get it started with Philanthro and Seattle AIDS Walkers at Grim's.

DETAILS 6:00PM to 10:00PM

Grim's (directions) 1512 11th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 http://www.grimseattle.com/

RSVP on Facebook

Want to run or walk with us?

Join the AIDS Walk & win prizes!

Our goal is to make Lifelong's 25th AIDS Walk the most successful yet. We've set an ambitious goal of getting 100 walkers and to help us, we've got some amazing sponsors to motivate you all to join.

All you have to do is sign up for the AIDS Walk and raise money, gather food donations or volunteer and the teams that do the most win prizes!

PRIZES Prizes are awarded in the following categories:

Money raised: 8 game cards for Lucky Strike’s Power Play area

Food collected: 4 tickets to Parlor Comedy Club

Volunteering: 5 tickets to Skate King

HOW TO JOIN Here's 4 easy steps to get started:

Tell us you want to be a part of the game by emailing [email protected]

Collect as much money, food and volunteer hours before the walk and verify it through us*

Track your progress by checking back here, liking our Facebook page or signing up for email updates

Find out if you won at our After Party at Grim's following the AIDS Walk

*For full information, download our AIDS Walk Game Starter Kit [PDF]

New Art Show Flyer!! :) RSVP on Facebook

Philanthro Art Show Announcement

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, as well as bringing to light 30 years of AIDS awareness. Artists have donated works in tribute to those living with AIDS and there will be performances throughout the night.

TIME Wednesday - August 31, 2011 8:00PM - 11:00PM

VENUE Vermillion - Facebook page 1508 11th Ave Seattle, WA 98122

SPONSORS Mighty-O Donuts (Facebook page) Mia Cupcakery Starbucks Vitamin Water

Interested in sponsoring? Contact us

DRESS CODE Casual but dress up if you'd like :)

PROMPT Artists were instructed to include red, the color of Lifelong and the AIDS ribbon, as well as to help complete the following theme:

Conquering the Past; Embracing the Present; ___________ the Future.

Join Our Lifelong AIDS Alliance Orientation

Learn about how Lifelong makes a difference in our community and an overview on HIV and AIDS at our orientation event. Lifelong Staffers will give you the full story on their organization. This orientation will also equip with everything you need to know to start volunteering at Lifelong.

TIME Monday, July 25 · 6:00pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION 1002 E Seneca St, Seattle WA 9812 http://www.llaa.org/directions/ The building is located between 10th Ave and 11th Ave and Madison St/Seneca St and Union St across from Seattle University and the IHOP in Capitol Hill.

Follow the ‘Volunteer Meeting’ signs and go down to the door at the bottom of the sunken down parking lot. PARKING Park in any spot in Lifelong's parking lot marked ‘client/vol’ or ‘visitor’ for free. Parking is limited though so be prepared to find street parking which is pay parking until 6pm. AGENDA

Welcome

HIV 101

Agency DVD

Exercise 1

Policies

Exercise 2

Tour

Paperwork

Interested? RSVP by emailing me: [email protected]

I'm proud to announce our new partnership with Lifelong AIDS Alliance! It's been a grueling process going through many, many worthy organizations but we are so happy to be dedicating our summer to help a local non-profit.

I'll let Lifelong speak for itself:

Lifelong AIDS Alliance is committed to preventing the spread of HIV, and to providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS.

So what is Philanthro doing to help? Part one is our first art show! If you know any talented artists/musicians/poets or other creative types, send them to our call for art in the post below.

We have two other big things to announce but right now our focus is on the art show and getting people educated about Lifelong.

Want to dive in deep or volunteer with Lifelong? We are having an education session with Lifelong this month on the 25th. Email me for more info or look out for updates here or on Facebook.

Call for Art and Open Mic Talent!

We are looking for art donations for an upcoming Art Show in August benefiting Lifelong AIDS Alliance and their upcoming AIDS Walk. All proceeds from the artwork will go towards Lifelong.

Our focus is on the organization's food programs, which help feed those living with AIDS. The theme of this campaign centers on the concept of food and nutrition and how this can nurture an attitude of resilience and positivity in the face of adversity for many of Lifelong's beneficiaries.

This year marks Lifelong's 25th Annivesary of their Seattle AIDS Walk & 5k Run, as well as the 30th Anniversary of AIDS. As an organization that strives to help their beneficiaries lead a fulfilling and normal life, this milestone represents a remembrance and recognition of all they have accomplished, all they currently do, and all the lives they will change in the future.

Theme: Conquering the past; Embracing the present; _________ the future.  (Fill in the blank with what you think is fitting for the future for all Lifelong beneficiaries)

We are anticipating over 80 people at this event, so this is a great opportunity to put your name out there and gain exposure for your art work, while benefiting an amazing cause.

Art Submission Guidelines

1. Size: Square (no bigger than 24"x24") Rectangular (no bigger than 16"x20")

2. Medium: any 2-D Art (photography, paintings, illustration, graphic)

3. All art pieces will be donated for the event, so please only submit pieces valued around $50.

4. Submit either a link to your work or jpg files to the email above, and include a biography that explains your interest in this project and why you want to support Lifelong.

5. Please incorporate the color, red, in your work

6. Have the item ready to be displayed (framed or some other way to mount it on a wall)

7. Submission Deadline: August 21

Open Mic Submission Guidelines

1. Each performance should be under 5 minutes

2. We will provide 1-3 mics and two-speaker PA system, if you need more equipment you'll need to provide those and please let us know ahead of time  .

3. Please send a video (ie. youtube) of your performance to the email above no later than August 21.

Register by emailing us with your first and last name and desired medium beforehand as spots are limited. Contact [email protected] for registration, submission and any questions.

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