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BIG Thanks

BIG Thanks

Written by Dwight Turner

Topics: Funlanthropy, Unconventional Causes

I’ve been consumed the last few weeks with hosting the Bangkok Twestival celebration (see Twestival, Fusing Social Media With Global Change for more on this event). Feels great to raise money for charity in conjuction with so many other cities around the world, but YES–it was exhausting.

Here’s a special thank you from Baan Dada orphanage in Sangklaburi, Thailand.

To fundraise in Bangkok we threw a big party with over three hundred attendees. This was the work of over thirty volunteers. Thanks to Mark and Emily from Digital Democracy who made the following video so you could see what the party was like:

The result of our twitter-festival?

A $600 donation to Baan Dada and $600 to Baan Unrak orphanages.

$380 for carbon offsetting.

That’s a total $1572 for good.

THANKS

THANK YOU!

There are more cool photos from the party and the orphanages available in the ISOS facebook group.

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Posted on 16 September 2009

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5 Comments For This Post I'd Love to Hear Yours!

  1. Roz Says:
    16 September 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Dwight,
    It looks like you’ve been up to doing some great work. Awesome stuff you’ve been doing, and continue doing it! Congratulations on raising that money and making an impact. :) Best wishes.

  2. @GotPassport Says:
    17 September 2009 at 8:41 pm

    You guys are doing amazing work for these children. I wish I could be there in person– I envious just viewing the videos and pictures on FB. We are wondering how we can become supporters ——————>>>>>>>>>
    for these causes other than donating $$ directly for these children.

    Please let us know!

  3. Dwight Turner Says:
    18 September 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Thanks everyone. I know I’ve dropped off the blogging map lately. I will try and make up for that. This was a really big project and so many things got eclipsed while I was working on this. I haven’t forgotten you all. I have a lot more to report!

  4. Leszek Says:
    6 December 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Dwight,

    Congrats on raising money and making difference. Best wishes.

  5. Dwight Turner Says:
    16 April 2010 at 2:19 am

    Was just looking back at this. What a great time. So much work, but the payoff was worth it. More good things to come.

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