Our Goal Was Met For Japan!

WE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $10,000.00 AND BEYOND! $10,012.73!!



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Thank you to each and every Etsy seller, and others who have contributed, for making this possible! It is amazing what can happen when people join together with a common purpose!

Sara of Sarawen Perfume Art on Etsy was our final contributor who tipped the scales and brought us to our goal. She is a Canadian from Ontario. Thank you Sara!

I will be doing an article soon on each and every person and shop that has contributed to our fundraising efforts on Facebook. Thank you everyone!

Let us not forget Japan and their struggles even though we aren't hearing about it in the news as often. There are several areas in our world that have been hit by natural disasters. My hope is that this fundraising effort for Japan might encourage each and every one of us to remember others who are struggling and to inspire us all to reach past ourselves and donate what we can, utilizing the talents we possess. We are all neighbours and we need each other.

God bless each and every one of you who have been so supportive to this cause as well as to me personally. I have met so many wonderful, caring people through this from all parts of the world and I consider myself privileged to have connected with all of you.

Imagine what could happen if everyone in the world donated just one thing... whether it be a piece of art, a song, a service...whatever! Anyone can start a fundraiser. Anyone... young or old. Just find a need and do your part to fill it, and ask for help from others. I hope to see many more fundraisers like this one pop up everywhere. Get inspired!

Thanks again!
Micki

Newest Tally For Japan

MAY 25, 2011 TALLY FOR JAPAN - $9,886.73!!



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We might make $10,000.00 by the end of May afterall! That is our goal! Want to get onboard? Go to our Facebook page and shop at the Etsy stores that are donating to Japan!

Inching Toward $10,000.00!

NEW TALLY FOR TODAY - MAY 17, 2011 - $9,230.73!




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Etsy Sellers and friends have made this possible!

Would you like to help us getto our goal of $10,000.00? Here is our page...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Can-You-Do-To-Help-Japan/200538399970415

Our direct link to SHOP FOR JAPAN:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.202081393149449.49705.200538399970415

Simply donate something to sell then, when it does, donate the proceeds to an organization you trust that is helping Japan.

Onward and upward for Japan!

A New Total For Japan!

OUR NEW TALLY FOR TODAY - MAY 16, 2011
$9000.73!!!

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This is a huge accomplishment by caring artists and crafters from all over the world! Most of the contributors have been Etsy sellers but we have also had others come onboard who care about the plight of Japan and want to make a difference.

I believe we WILL make it to $10,000.00 by the end of May! That is our goal. Would you like to help us get there? Here is our page...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Can-You-Do-To-Help-Japan/200538399970415

Our direct link to SHOP FOR JAPAN:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.202081393149449.49705.200538399970415

Simply donate something to sell then, when it does, donate the proceeds to an organization you trust that is helping Japan. I have given all my proceeds to the Canadian Red Cross but there are plenty of great organizations out there that are making a difference.

This is a great day! Keep up the great work everyone! Onward and upward for Japan!

Helping Japan - May 5th Tally

OUR TALLY AS OF TODAY - MAY 5TH - $8188.98!



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If you would like to help Japan by selling something for the cause, add your item to our Facebook page with a link to it (or a price) and when it sells, donate the proceeds to whichever organization you trust that is helping Japan! Come aboard and help us help Japan!! Here is the link to our Japan page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Can-You-Do-To-Help-Japan/200538399970415

Our direct link to SHOP FOR JAPAN: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.202081393149449.49705.200538399970415

Etsy Artists Help Japan

UPDATE FOR OUR JAPAN FUNDRAISER ON FACEBOOK

MAY 2ND TALLY - $7904.58!!




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Want to help our fundraising efforts? Go to our page on Facebook entitled 'What Can You Do To Help Japan?' Post something there that you wish to sell with a link (if no link, add a price). 'Share' you post on your own wall so others will see. If it sells, donate the funds to whichever organization you trust that is helping Japan. You may also help by shopping from the items already donated to the cause. in our photo album.

A few organizations that people have donated to are: Doctors Without Borders, The Red Cross, World Vision, Direct Relief International, Americares and Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support.

Our Story In The News

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A NEW GOAL

TOTAL AS OF APRIL 14, 2011!




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I am very happy and excited to announce that our Etsy community and other creative supporters and contributors of our facebook page, 'What Can You Do To Help Japan?' has met our goal of $5000 and then some! Today we reached a grand total of $5476! Therefore, we have decided to revise our goal and change it to $10,000 to reflect the success and enthusiasm the contributing artists have demonstrated. Japan needs our help so we will aim higher and believe that we will reach our new goal!

Our Vancouver Island Etsy Team leader and another VI Etsy seller, were in the Sooke News Mirror today. Way to go girls! Our story is getting out there and spreading! "It only takes a spark to get a fire going..."

HELPING JAPAN

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TOTAL AS OF APRIL 13, 2011!



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Our total is now at $4935.50 and going up! We will have to adjust our goal because we are only a few dollars away! Wonderful news. Etsyians, friends and other artists who have gotten onboard with our Facebook project... thank you for making this all possible! Japan needs our help and you have risen to the challenge!

If you would like to donate something to the cause, post your link or price to our page entitled, 'What Can You Do To Help Japan?' Perhaps you would rather buy something to help at one of our contributors' online shops?! It's a great way to buy handcrafted gifts, have fun and help Japan at the same time! If so, just go to our online album and click on each photo. You will find the shop links under the photos.

Onward and upward everyone!

Etsy Sellers Helping Japan

A Treasury of Etsy Sellers Who Are Donating Items For Japan Relief

Our Vancouver Island Etsy Team created a Facebook page to help generate funds for Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that swept the region. Artisans and crafters from all over the world, are encouraged to donate something to the cause by posting a link on the wall that leads to an item that they have chosen to donate the proceeds of the sale to. You may also help Japan by buying a handcrafted item from our donors' gift photo album.

A NEW CONTEST DRAW ON FACEBOOK

CONTEST DRAW: Win this Framed 11x14 PhotoArt by Micki Findlay (thesingingphotographer.com) Value $250 (Outside dimensions: 21" x 17")

How To Enter: 4 Steps

1. 'LIKE' our page

2. DONATE one good quality item

3. ADD a price (or a link if you have one) a photo and a short comment about it

4. 'SHARE' your post (so others might get onboard by either buying your item or donating to the cause)

When it sells, simply DONATE the proceeds to an organization you trust that is assisting in the Japan Disaster Relief. Feel GOOD that you are making a difference by reaching out to those in need!

NOT SURE WHAT TO DONATE? Here are some ideas...

* Perform a service and donate your profits: mow someone's lawn, babysit, clean someone's house or yard / wash their car

* Sell your art or handicrafts

* Are you an author? Donate a book

* Clean out your closet and sell something

* Have a bake sale or a garage sale

A very special thank you to those who have already donated and also to 88.5 - The Beach, Oceanside Star and the Sooke News Mirror for getting onboard!

*WINNER will be announced on May 27, 2011 (Artist's birthday)

CLICK HERE TO ENTER CONTEST AND JOIN PAGE

Etsy Artists and Others Unite To Raise Money For Japan

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"Look how much we have raised so far!"

(As of April 12, 2011)

Thanks to our wonderfully generous contributors, this is where we are at to date with money raised for the Japan Disaster Relief Efforts! Most of the money came from sales and some of it came from people purchasing items that were for sale to help Japan. So whether you donate an item or whether you buy from shops that are donating to Japan, you are helping either way, so it's a win win situation!! So please support the shops that have contributed to this cause by purchasing gifts amongst their donated items. Go to 'What Can You Do To Help Japan?' and do you part to help. You can also find all the donated items in our Photo Album .

Thank you for caring!

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What Can You Do To Help Japan?

Vancouver Island Etsy Artists Use Their Talents To Help Japan

Most of us have been experiencing a general feeling of helplessness as we watch the recent devastation incurred after the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. Our team of Vancouver Island artists and crafters from Etsy.com have joined forces to try and make a difference.

A new Facebook page entitled 'What Can You Do To Help Japan?' was created by the team for that purpose. This innovative project offers an affordable, creative way for anyone to help, regardless of their budget. People are encouraged to donate one or more items to sell, or a percentage of what they sell, to the cause.

The Vancouver Island Etsy Team was created by its captain, Lindsay Jenkins of 'Sunshine Jewls', and its mandate is to bring island crafters together from Sooke to Port Hardy to network, communicate, support and build one another's handmade businesses. Etsy is a social commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. One of its aims is to restore community and culture to our commerce.

Here's how the Facebook project works; you are asked to place a photo of what you wish to donate and include a link, if you have one, so others may find the item and have the opportunity to purchase it. If the item does not have a link, you are asked to add a price instead. You are then asked to share the page link with your contacts and invite them to donate something also, or to shop amongst the donated items. The proceeds from the sales are then donated to whichever organization the seller trusts that assists in the Japan disaster relief efforts.

The premise offered is this, "Each of our contributions may not amount to a whole lot but together, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" (Micki Findlay of ASeaCreations.com). The Vancouver Island Etsy team would also like to put out a challenge to other Etsyians, and all local artists and crafters, to contribute something to the cause. If you would like to rise to the challenge, here is the page link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Can-You-Do-To-Help-Japan/200538399970415
If you prefer to help by shopping, you may go to their Facebook photo album @ http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=200538399970415&aid=49705

Here is a quote posted on the page: "I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." Edward Everett Hale

The team has produced a touching YouTube video to drive traffic to the Japan project page. It can be found below and online @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KluiOr5pmF4 The team has also organized a Spring Meet-Up for April 22nd at 2 pm in Ladysmith to network, plan and share ideas. Some of the handcrafted items they are donating to the Japan Disaster Relief Efforts will be on display there as well.

"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." Edmund Burke

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller