*charities   &   causes   close   to   my   heart*
If there's one thing I want to do with my music, it's to be able to gain an audience to which I may express my feelings about the many ways I feel we should all be helping others whenever we can..

All over the
world, people are in need of our help in ways we can't even begin to imagine. There is so much to be done, and you can find what needs to be done if you just take a moment to open your eyes and look around you. Perhaps sending some online flowers is a good start!
Please take time to visit at least one of these sites today
A note to all those with cancer... it IS possible to defeat it no matter what your odds are. My best friend Paula was told that she had about 3 years to live after being diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer (at 30 years old!)
Well she fought and prayed and prayed and fought, and went through chemo treatments and surgery to remove a tumor, and TODAY she is CANCER FREE at 36 years old!!

I firmly believe it was her positive attitude and her faith that helped her overcome her battle with cancer. If you have cancer and you believe with all your heart that you can overcome it, then half the battle is over.  Congratulations Paula, I love you so much!  (p.s. Paula is now an unwavering advocate for colon cancer awareness and has been chosen to be a model for the 2008
Colondar). You go girlie!

Visit my dedication page to Paula- which is also an information resource for cancer patients. (the page is currently under construction, many more links coming soon!)
Pennies of Promise
penniesofpromise.org
Marsh Fork Elementary school sits only 225 feet from a coal loading silo which releases chemical-laden coal dust, and it sits only 400 yards from a 385 foot tall sludge dam with a 3 billion gallon capacity! Independent studies have shown the school to be full of coal dust. Something must be done! Visit penniesofpromise.org to see how you can make a difference.
The Prostate Cancer Charity Pennies of Promise
Lupus Foundation of America Colon Cancer Alliance
The Sarah Skeavington Appeal The African Women's Media Center
Rhonda's Reprise The Mother's Union
Cherokee Nation Joseph Rowntree Foundation
iAbolish.com - Slavery still exists! Photovoice
Idealist.org
The Everyday Angels Foundation
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Peace Corps
Fact Sheet: Women of Afghanistan Performing Artists 4 Animal Rights
Justic for Max the Cat Center for Religious Freedom
The Hunger Site Sweatshop Watch
The Red Cross Free Serbia
Dreams Do Come True Freedom House
Amnesty International The Child Rights Information Network
Helping.org PETA
RAWA A Shelter Puppy's Story
Random Acts of Kindness Legacy 4 You
The National Sexual Assault Hotline Greyhound Protection League
RAINN Dream, Inc.
Say the Word - Prevent teen suicide Happy Tales
Club Drugs Partnership for  Drug-Free America
The Afghan Women's Mission Recent reports from Afghanistan
Join Together Taking it Global
The Innocence Project Doctors Without Borders
Southern Poverty Law Center The Bracelet of Life
New York Police & Fire
Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund
The Burn Center Fund
at Washington Hospital Center
Network for Good JustGive.org
YellowRibbon.org TeenHelp.org
Child Abuse Prevention Network Dealing with Depression
The Twin Towers Orphan Fund Free Legal Help for 9-11 Victims
The Salvation Army Just Within Reach
Earth Day Network Save the Children
Mother Earth International Action Against Hunger
Musicians on Call Farm Aid
ChildHope USA Open Minds
CRY for a street child Railway Children
Reach Out, Inc. modestneeds.org
The Clearwater Project Higher Ground for Humanity
Handicap International Pets for the Elderly
Special Kids Fund Compassion International
Aardvarc.org America's Most Wanted
Mines Advisory Group Journey of Hope
Ideals Work: compare the social and environmental records of thousands of companies
missingkids.org
Please save Ruby Jessop! She escaped from Colorado City, Arizona, was tricked into returning and hasn't been seen unescorted since. Please save this young girl from a life in a polygamist marriage.
Save Ruby Jessop!!
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