This beautiful female dog was left tied up on the street. She has recently had puppies. If anyone knows someone who can foster, please help. She is going to be taken to the ACC tomorrow. She is sweet, friendly and plays with other dogs of all sizes nicely!
Please contact Kristiana if you would like any more information at TchirK@aol.com.
Who: CC4C, BTIG, Celebrities, & Amazing Children Charity Organizations
What: BTIG’s Annual Commission for Charity Day
When: Wednesday, April 27th
City Chicks 4 Charity was honored to be a part of BTIG’s 9th Annual Commission for Charity Day. The event took place on April 27th at the BTIG offices. The City Chicks attended the New York event alongside celebrities such as Michael J. Fox, Matt Dillon, Darryl Strawberry, Nick Swisher, Jorge Posada, Eli Manning, Steve Schirripa, Sean Avery, John McEnroe, Joe Girardi, Petra Nemcova, Bode Miller, Reggie Jackson, Joe Namath, and more.
The celebrities performed guest trading duties for the afternoon, with all commissions being donated to a range of children’s charities. The event raised over 4 million dollars benefiting a multitude of organizations including the following:
The day was absolutely amazing to watch unfold. Celebrities, charities, and a few families began arriving to the offices around 11am. The traders immediately took the celebs under their wings aiding them in trades, coaching them through each conversation. Celebrities also took the time to play with the children that were able to attend, high fiving and signing autographs. The day was absolutely amazing to be a part of, and we cannot wait to attend again next year!
To find out more, check out this New York Times article: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/celebrities-fill-trading-floor-for-charity/
Who: CC4C and Friends
What: Spring into Action Event
When: April 17, 2011
City Chicks 4 Charity hosted an event Sunday, April 17th to raise funds for the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund and Live to Love. The concept came together when we decided to have a more intimate event, leaving the cocktails behind and tying up our laces.
Our Spring into Action Event was held at Stepping Out Studios where attendees picked between four workout classes: Boot Camp taught by Jen Cassetty, Salsa Cardio taught by Martina Kocichova, Yoga taught by Erica Barth and Pilates taught by Dara Spitalny. The 45-minute classes were followed by a light lunch sponsored by Whole Foods where attendees heard from our trainers, the charities, and a wellness guide.
Carrie Lee, President of Live to Love told us how the organization began as a movement in the Himalayan region empowering the youth to make positive changes in their communities and is now an international network of non-political, secular, non-governmental organizations aimed at furthering the following five goals: (1) education, (2) medical services, (3) relief aid, (4) environmental protection and (5) heritage preservation. The organization builds schools to empower the women of these regions, as well as provide them with access to health clinics to provide traditional and modern health care. We are proud to announce that the event raised thousands of dollars for the two causes, and we had a great time while doing it!
A very special thanks to our sponsors: Whole Foods, Fitness Magazine, Stepping Out Studios, and Rosebud Lip Salve.
To learn more about the organizations we donated to please visit:
Live to Love: http://www.live2love.org/
American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/
Who: Erin Ranando, CC4C Board Member
What: NYC Half Marathon
When: Sunday, March 20, 2011
Running a half-marathon has been a goal of mine for quite some time so the long runs and sore muscles were worth the effort in order to be able to successfully finish the NYC Half-Marathon. A great run through Central Park, Times Square and down the West Side Highway, the experience in itself was special for me. But what made the race even more special is that I had the honor of running on behalf of the Teenok Heart Foundation.
I was introduced to the Foundation by a co-worker close to the family that founded the organization after losing their newborn to congenital heart disease. In return for my spot in the NYC Half-Marathon, I committed to raising $1000 for the Foundation’s cause. To help me reach my fundraising goal, CC4C generously donated $500 to the Foundation.
The Teenok Heart Foundation offers an extra “breath of life” to existing hospital and research programs in pediatric cardiology. Donations to the Foundation support on-going clinical research in infant heart disease, provide supplemental funding for equipment and personnel on pediatric cardiac units, and offer financial and/or social service support to patients and their families.
To learn more about the Teenok Heart Foundation, visit their website: http://www.teenokheartfoundation.com/
Who: CC4C
When: Monday, March 14, 2011
What: The Chicks send funds to the Red Cross to aid Japan
City Chicks 4 Charity sent $500 to the Red Cross to provide much needed aid to Japan. The overwhelming disaster has killed thousands and has left a country in shambles. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the country of Japan and its’ people.
We encourage everyone to send aid to Japan through the Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/
Who: Renee Appelle, CC4C President
What: GOTO’s 10th Anniversary Winter Gala
When: February 26, 2011
Saturday, February 26th GOTO hosted their 10th annual Winter Gala. This black tie event was a themed casino night attracting 200+ of NYC’s finest, young professionals. Attendees, including our very own Renee Appelle, gambled the night away for assorted prizes while dancing to the live band.
The event raised tens of thosands of dollars to support GOTO’s mission of sending deserving middle school students to Art Camp this summer.
Please visit their website for more details: http://luvmslola.com/event/nyc-gotos-10th-anniversary-winter-gala/
The City Chicks made a generous $500 donation to help baby Lilly who was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Neuroblastoma –an aggressive child cancer— when she was 6 weeks old. Lilly’s parents are desperately trying to raise Three Hundred Thousand Pounds for her needed treatment. They only have until February 2011 to raise the cash and give this little girl the chance to live, so if you would like to learn more or donate please visit facebook.
Who: Our very own City Chick– Kristiana Tchir
What: Khushi Project in India
When: January 8-18, 2011
India was a life changing, enlightening, and overall amazing experience. From the rickety Tuk Tuk rides and the emerald green Ganges River, to the breathtaking Himalayas and the cows that roam freely in the streets (and in the shops!). But hands down the most fascinating part of the journey was the purpose behind my visit – visiting the children of the Khushi Project.
I was overwhelmed by the generosity of people on my first night in Rishikesh while spending hours with the group organizing suitcases full of donated items such as clothing, art supplies, medical supplies, and toiletries. We had to start piling things on the floor because the tables were filling up so quickly! We then planned the activities that we would begin the next day, (which would be our first day visiting with the children). We split ourselves into 5 groups for various activities: 2 Arts & Crafts projects, a Letter Writing project to be exchanged with children from a school in NYC, a Dance Group, and a Picture Taking group with cameras generously donated from Kodak. I was in charge of one of the Arts & Crafts group – what a relief…those kids would have been really disappointed if I was in charge of the Dance Group 
After an hour long walk to meet the kids the next day, we still arrived with plenty of energy for our afternoon! We were greeted by the most beautiful 150-200 curious faces I’ve ever seen. They were so anxious to meet us and see what we were all about, but they respectfully stayed seated until we prepared our activity items and divided into our groups. I broke the ice by introducing myself to the group with stickers in hand – stickers are a kid pleaser all around the globe! Sure enough, smiles lit up around me, and our new friendship and projects began! The next few afternoons were spent cutting, pasting, and getting messy with paint and glitter – all the while, laughing and getting to know the children better and better each day.
The kids in other groups were thrilled to learn how to use the cameras and were steady snapping away. They loved saying a new favorite word, “cheeeese”, and were in awe that they could see the picture immediately after it was taken! For the dance group, leaders were expecting to teach the kids some silly dances, but instead the kids put on a huge performance in true Bollywood style, dramatic facial expressions and all! The letters to new penpals in NYC included their names, favorite hobbies, favorite animals, and the children even drew a picture for their new friends to send along with the letters.
I remember being nervous at first thinking that I wasn’t going to be able to communicate or connect with the kids as much as I was hoping to because of our language barrier. But after the days spent with the children, I realize that language really poses no barrier in communication when you can communicate through acts of gentle kindness. I left the children with more than a bag filled with final arts & crafts projects (gifts from the kids)…but more importantly I left with lifelong memories of their smiles and our time spent together!
What: KEEN- Kids Enjoy Exercise Now Service Event
When: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Why: CC4C Spends One-on-One time with children and young adults with development and physical disabilities
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. KEEN- Kids Enjoy Exercise Now, offers a one-to-one recreational opportunity for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. This special time aims to provide an occasion for these kids (ages 5 – 21) to just play with less of a focus on their usual therapy. Saturday, January 22nd, City Chicks 4 Charity spent quality time with some amazing children playing games and doing arts and crafts. The one-to-one opportunity allowed the Chicks to get to know the children, which was the most rewarding part. From a pick up indoor baseball game to silly scooter races, we all certainly broke a sweat while creating some lasting memories. This was a truly wonderful experience!
To become a KEEN volunteer, visit the KEEN website (http://www.keenusa.org/) and find a program in a city near you!
What: CC4C Monday Night Football
When: Monday, November 8, 2010
Why: To raise money & awareness for Beyond The Boroughs
Monday Night Football never looked as posh as when City Chicks 4 Charity and Beyond the Boroughs partnered to raise funds in support of educating our youth.
Beyond the Boroughs, founded by NFL Veteran Tutan Reyes, provides a national scholarship fund that rewards students with a college acceptance letter but unmet financial need (http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/).
The event took place at 50 Deuce, where the large private loft, dressed from wall to wall with flat screen TVs and arcade games made this football viewing experience one of a kind. Special invited guests included – Reggie Jackson, Kris Jenkins , David Diehl, Kevin Boss and many more..
This fantastic event featured the following sponsors: Firefly Video, Palm Beer, Riazul Tequila, Pop Chips, Vita Coco, Ciroc Vodka , King Displays Baycrest Partners & Tonnie’s Minis.
While the Steelers might have stole the football game, City Chicks 4 Charity really stole the show helping to raise thousands of dollars for Beyond The Boroughs!
A huge thank you to Baycrest Partners for the awesome space and to everyone that attended, donated, and supported this unbelievable cause.
