Author: Annette

Waldo Canyon Fire

My family is affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire. My parents have evacuated. My brother-in-law is fighting the fire (He is a Wescott Fireman/EMT) and everyone is frightened and on edge.

I’m here in Los Angeles and want to DO something so I have tried to collect in-kind donations. You can help, too.

I’ve contacted the following: Clif Bars (they said they would make a donation!), BlueWave Water Bottles, Fruit of the Loom (for underwear and socks), PetCo (for donations for the Humane Society for all of the pet evacuees), Procter and Gamble for Duracell Batteries, REI for sleeping bags, backpack, camping gear, and more. I’ve also tweeted to Gatorade and Fiji Water several times. I’ve asked for donations to be made to Care and Share. You can make a donation to Care and Share too (www.careandshare.org).

To date 900 fire- men and women are fighting to save Colorado Springs and over 32,000 people have been evacuated and displaced. The fire is not expected to be at 100% containment until July 16, 2012 however there is no date posted for when the fire will be completely extinguished.

Your donation, your help, will help effect a change. It is the one thing we can do to join the fight and help save Colorado Springs.

 

 

Affect The Effect kicks off the new year with The Los Angeles Mission

AFFECT THE EFFECT is about showcasing music and helping people (and animals, and places!). I’m hard at work putting together the rest of the calendar for 2012! Our kick off event for the new year was a wonderful way to get things going… a great night of music and fun at The Talking Stick raising money and awareness for The Los Angeles Mission on Friday January 13 with Jennifer Gsell, Rebecca Sullivan, The Conlons, Crazy Aunt Mary, and Amanda Abizaid!

Thanks to Sierra Mist for sponsoring the night with great swag for our audience and a HUGE donation to The Los Angeles Mission – one palette (2448 cans) of Sierra Mist directly to The Los Angeles Mission due to awareness raised by NetteRadio/Affect The Effect! WOW! A big thanks to Crazy Aunt Mary for donating two Disney sere-cels (Bambi and Winnie the Pooh!) which helped us raise over $350 for The Los Angeles Mission! Also a big, big thanks to our good friend Elaine Gradford who continues to generously sponsor NetteRadio and Affect The Effect with her beautiful line Inner Chi Healing Jewelry from Ethen Meredith.

(Michelle Holmes, Dave Strauss, Amanda Abizaid, Don ?, Rebecca Sullivan, Dorie Gsell, ?, Elaine Gradford, Annette Conlon)

Our next event is Friday, February 10, 2012 benefiting HeARTS Giving Hope! Check out our Fundraising Calendar for info on all events!

Our nights are always the SECOND FRIDAY of every month, so mark your calendar!

The Talking Stick, 1411C Lincoln, Venice, CA 90291