July 11th UPDATE!
I got great news this morning though when I checked my email. Someone emailed me (asked to be kept anonymous) saying they would match every donation we receive by the end of the week, up to $1,000 total. Thanks to a great day yesterday, we think we are able to get there but we still need your help!
We are asking for your help!
On August 12, 2012, Disney Photography Blog contributor Katie Marino will be running The Falmouth Road Race in Massachusetts to raise funds for cancer research and patient care for a leading Boston Cancer Hospital. The Falmouth Road Race is a 7 mile race on Cape Cod from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights. It is one of the most popular non-marathon races in the country, attracting more than 10,000 participants and many elite athletes.
We want to help Katie raise as much money as possible and are asking our readers and the online Disney community for support.
With the help of Katie, we have created an eBook filled with photos from this years Star Wars Weekend event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Every person who makes a donation will receive a copy of this eBook. We have made it very easy for you to make your donation using PayPal and you will receive a link to download your eBook immediately.
100% of the proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to cancer care and research at a leading Boston Cancer Hospital. This hospital is aware of and in support of our fundraiser but because they are not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company or with PayPal, they have requested that their name and logo not be revealed until after the fundraiser has concluded.
We promise that we will reveal all the details of this great hospital and the exact amount we were able to raise, we just need to wait until everything is completed.
Thank You!
By default, donations are shown as $20.00 but you can change that to any amount you wish to donate!
To remind you why we are raising this money, here is a quick video
Help us spread the word!
Whether you can donate or not, we would love it if you could help us spread the word. If you can send out a tweet to your followers or like the post on Facebook (using the sharing buttons on the top and bottom of the post), we would appreciate it.
Here are some sample tweets you can easily copy/past if you want also
Tweet Sample 1:
@disphotoblog is raising money for cancer research & giving away a Star Wars Weekend eBook to everybody who donates http://bit.ly/L45jo4
Tweet Sample 2:
Help fight cancer by donating today and receive a FREE Star Wars Weekend photography eBook from @disphotoblog http://bit.ly/L45jo4
Tweet Sample 3:
Disney & Star Wars fans, get a FREE Star Wars Weekend eBook when donating to cancer research today on @disphotoblog http://bit.ly/L45jo4
Those are just samples to make it easier for you, feel free to write your own message if you decide to spread the word.
A sample of photos from the Star Wars Weekend eBook
Donate Now
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8 Responses to Support Cancer Research & Get a FREE Star Wars Weekend eBook
Keith LeLievre July 10, 2012
I’ve donated and tweeted to my Gamer/geek friends. What a great idea and such a worthy cause. Thanks Katie and the Disney Photography Blog for putting this together.
Alan Rappa July 10, 2012
I’m in!
Katie Marino July 10, 2012
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far! It’s a great cause and I appreciate the support of this wonderful community. We’re still a little away from our goal and every little bit helps so tell your friends :)
Jason July 11, 2012
Hi, this is a great cause and a great idea! Sorry to be behind the times, but I’m not familiar with ebooks. What exactly is this, and what would I need to access it? Thank you!
Adam Hansen July 11, 2012
It is a PDF file that can be viewed on your computer, iPhone, iPad, Kindle, etc. This particular eBook is a series of photos (about 75) from this years Star Wars Weekend event.
Scott Smith July 11, 2012
DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Adam Hansen July 11, 2012
Thank you so much!