LemonAID Warriors http://lemonaidwarriors.com Fri, 24 May 2013 13:46:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Gracie Skates her way to my heart…. http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/24/gracie-skates-her-way-to-my-heart/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/24/gracie-skates-her-way-to-my-heart/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 06:26:10 +0000 Lulu Cerone http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=908 [...]]]> It wasn’t till I saw this video that I realized the impact of my partnership with Mattel and our Ghouls Helping Ghouls campaign.  Amazing kids I have never met, like Gracie, are learning how fun and easy it is to turn any social event into a chance to give.  I’m so grateful to have been given the platform on Monster High’s website and to be inspired by someone like Gracie.

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]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/24/gracie-skates-her-way-to-my-heart/feed/ 0 Spotlight Warrior: Teagan Stedman http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/12/spotlight-warrior-teagan-stedman/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/12/spotlight-warrior-teagan-stedman/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 19:02:39 +0000 Lulu Cerone http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=902 [...]]]> LemonAID Warriors is all about turning your passion into action, and 13 year old Teagan Stedman has been doing that for 5 years. He combined his compassion for kids who have cancer with his love of music and created Shredfest, a battle of the bands for kids to raise money for pediatric cancer. My band, R.I.P. Adam Buttons, got the chance to participate this year with some awesome young bands.We won 3rd place and we’re so proud to be a part of such an amazing event. Check out a clip of our song “Paul Is Dead” at Shredfest 5!

 

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]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/12/lemonaid-warriors-on-ktla/feed/ 0 LemonAID Warriors Wat3r:Walk 2013! http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/12/lemonaid-warriors-wat3rwalk-2013/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/12/lemonaid-warriors-wat3rwalk-2013/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 18:19:23 +0000 Lulu Cerone http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=893 [...]]]> My favorite philanthro-party every year is my birthday Water:Walk.  Your next philathro-party could win you $1,000 for your favorite charity. Keep it simple and easy.  It doesn’t have to be as big as my water walk.  I have 5 of these grants to give away.  But HURRY!  Contest ends soon.  Watch this video and learn how to get involved!

 

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]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/05/12/lemonaid-warriors-wat3rwalk-2013/feed/ 0 FREE LemonAID Stand Kits and MORE!! http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/18/free-lemonaid-stand-kits-and-more/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/18/free-lemonaid-stand-kits-and-more/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:34:53 +0000 Lulu Cerone http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=866 [...]]]> I chose to work with Blood:Water Mission when I first started out as a young(er) philanthropist, not only because of the amazing work they do to find sustainable solutions for the water crisis in Africa.  But also for the way they support their supporters. They teach me SO much about the cause and give me tips and tools for putting my passion into action.  

Click here to get your start!  Free LemonAID Stand kits and donation information!

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]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/18/free-lemonaid-stand-kits-and-more/feed/ 0 How to HOST a Philanthro-Party http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/17/how-to-host-a-philanthro-party/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/17/how-to-host-a-philanthro-party/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:34:33 +0000 Lulu Cerone http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=849 [...]]]> Here’s a simple equation to follow;

Your Passion + Your activity + LemonAID twist = Philanthro-Party!

 

Your Passion:  Do the things you are  passionate about.  It might be sports, music, art, dancing, or even shopping or make up or video games!

Your activity: Do the activities you are already doing.  Like birthday parties, back yard BBQs, team parties, holiday gatherings, or school dances.

Your LemonAID Twist: find a  cause that can benefit from your celebration!

 

Check out the chart below !

 

]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/17/how-to-host-a-philanthro-party/feed/ 0 #3 CHARITY CHECK http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/3-charity-check/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/3-charity-check/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:42:31 +0000 admin http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=820 [...]]]> You worked hard for your donation, right? Choose your charity organization wisely.

1.Explore the internet! You probably know of the big famous organizations. But a quick search might lead you to a smaller charity that’s a better match! That’s how I found Blood:Water Mission. I stumbled on them and saw they already had a LemonAID program and so we partnered. I supported them and they give me posters and tattoos and a tshirts and sent speakers to my events and made educational videos. Click here for an interview I video taped with my partners at Blood:Water Mission.

2. Go Local; Learn about charities in your area. Giving isn’t always about raising money. Local charities have hands –on volunteer opportunities. They can send you volunteers or speakers for your PhilanthroParties.

3. Charity Check! How does a kid figure out if their donation will be spent wisely? It’s not easy. You’d have to ask tough questions like, “What’s your overhead ratio?” and “Are you investing sustainable solutions?” or “Can I see profiles of your board members?” These short-cut sites give helpful online tools so you can check your charity!

  1. Guidestar
  2. Charity Navigator
  3. GreatNonprofits
  4. Philanthropedia
  5. GiveWell
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST 

Recruit co-hosts!:  Pick friends with varied strengths.  The Organizer, for details. The Foodie, for treats, The Cheerleader, for energy!

Pick a Date: Pick it at least 3 weeks way. Check school calendar and friend’s birthday dates to make sure there are no conflicts.

Make Invitations:  I like wwwpunchbowl.com for custom web-based invites. A donation icon lets guests can donate when they rsvp so even if they can’t come, they can still make a donation. They also have a pot-luck sign up.

Invite a representative.   Invite your chosen charity to send a rep.  They can talk about the impact of your party and give you a deeper understanding of the issue.

Menu!!  Get creative.  Choose food to match your theme! Keep it simple. Make a shopping list or set up a potluck sign up.

Props!  What supplies do you need for your activity. You and your co-hosts can probably scrounge your homes and find what you need.

PR. Get the word out!   It’ll inspire more philanthroparties and raise awareness to your cause.  Speak at your school, church, or club.   Email local media.  Go big!

Online Campaign.  Friends and family who live far away or can’t come can still participate!  Lots of fundraising and action sites out there

Poster Pre-Party:  Make signs with facts about your cause.  Write it out instructions for your activity.  Make a huge re-useable PhilanthroParty banner for the next party

Assign Volunteers. Ask guests to pitch in.  Let them know their job in advance.  Greeter. Donation collector. Activity volunteer. Clean up!

School Community Service Hours.  Reward your volunteers!  Get permission to award them community service hours.

Pix and Video:  Document and share the party and the impact you made.  Post it! It will inspire others to party with a purpose.

Write. Blog. Post.  Images are powerful but so is the written word.  Write articles for the school paper or guest blog on your charity’s site.

Thank you Cards; A MUST. Paper or electronic.  Doesn’t matter.  Calculate the impact you’ve made so everyone can share the success!

]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/2-checklist/feed/ 0 #1 Philanthro-Party IDEAS http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/1-philanthro-party-ideas/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/1-philanthro-party-ideas/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:37:10 +0000 admin http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=816 [...]]]>

My Passion

My Activity

My LemonAID Twist!

Music

Organize a backyard talent show with friends.

Memorial Day BBQ

Guests bring items for soldier’s  care packages  to celebrate patriotic holiday

Video Games

Video Game tournament

Rainy Day Hang Out

Bring gently used toys or games to donate.

Fashion

Party before the dance.  Get ready together; hair make-up, dress up.

School Dance or Prom

Everyone brings a dress they’ve outgrown to donate.

Make up

Make-overs, spa crafts and mani pedis.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Have guests bring in toiletries to donate to woman’s shelter.

Basketball

Get pledges for team to make 100 free throws in 100 minutes.

Team End of Season Party

Get sponsors for free throws.  Donate to adaptive sports team.

Camping

Outdoor sleepover. Bonfire. Marshmallows!

End of Year Party

Raise awareness for homelessness. Donate coats and blankets

Art

Create mini-masterpieces for Valentines cards.

Valentines Party

Cards are for your friends and make extra to donate to hospitals or soldiers

Swimming

Have a trash scavenger hunt at the beach.  Prizes for most plastic, most metal, most glass etc

July 4th Beach Party

Clean up the beach!

Carnivals!

Set up games using cans!  Bowl with cans.  Tin Can Stilts, Knock down can tower with tennis ball.

Birthday Party

Guests bring 10 cans as admission. Donate to food bank ]]> http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/1-philanthro-party-ideas/feed/ 0 What’s a Philanthro-Party? http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/whats-a-philanthro-party/ http://lemonaidwarriors.com/2013/04/16/whats-a-philanthro-party/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:35:18 +0000 admin http://lemonaidwarriors.com/?p=814 Philanthropy: (noun)

The desire to help others through good deeds or donations.  

 

Philanthro-PARTY: (noun)

A party with a purpose.  Any gathering that makes “giving” part of the fun. 

 

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