88 Bikes
"88 Bikes provides a simple and direct opportunity to make a difference for a young person in the world: buy a child a bike! In 2006, more than 105 people participated in our small campaign to buy 88 bikes for the 88 kids at the Palm Tree Orphanage in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This year, we are raising money for kids in Uganda."My man, Jeremy Goldberg, director of the Global Youth Partnership for Africa an organization we've collaborated with now for three years on various projects (i.e. the Homeless World Cup), has partnered with Jared and Dan Austin of 88 Bikes in the Uganda effort. As these social change provocateurs tell it:
"THE GOAL: 200 Bikes for kids at the Patongo School and in the nearby villages, Uganda. Each bike, and each donation, is 88 dollars. THE KIDS: Orphans, refugees, former child soldiers, and street children ranging in age from 5-17. UPKEEP: Several of the children will get training in bike repair and mechanics, teaching the other kids how to fix their bikes."For great background info on the Ugandan youth, check out the film "War/Dance," by Sean and Andrea Fine, two other associates of 88 Bikes. If you'd like to purchase a bike for an orphan or former child soldier, go HERE! What's your Red Rubber Ball?!
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- Paulo Coelho » The classic book 'The Alchemist' was my entrée to the world of Paulo Coehlo. Then, through Google Alerts, Paulo reached out to me to thank me for giving his book to my audiences. Now, we plan to collaborate on projects that inspire the world.
- African Sports Outreach International » "My Nike colleague and fellow soccer fanatic, Paul Goodrich’s program which provides uniforms, soccer match play and hope to youth in Southern and West Africa.
- Idea Sandbox » “Paul Williams is a former Starbucks creative and the founder of the Idea Sandbox, an international marketing firm specializing in better ideas through Remarkability, Creative Problem Solving, and Brand Building.”
- Priscilla McIntire » "Priscilla McIntire, formerly Priscilla Palmer, is a life coach specializing in personal development who I was introduced to through the blogosphere.
- Tom Peters! » Tom is the "uber-guru" of management and inventor of the enormous "management guru industry." I was introduced to Tom through his books and his article in Fast Company magazine, 'The Brand Called You.'
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