Keep a Child Alive at Bentley University/TIME Magazine Leadership Forum

At the 5th annual Bentley University/TIME Leadership Forum, held Thursday, April 16, 2009, local progressive leaders discussed issues like fair trade, health care, charitable giving and diversity in business ownership. (From left): Kate Otto, Keep a Child Alive; Priya Haji, co-founder and CEO, World of Good; Gloria Cordes Larson, president, Bentley University; Milton J. Benjamin, president and CEO, Initiative for a New Economy. (Photo courtesy of Bentley University.) Watch the presentations here.

MARKUS & INDRANI’S ICONS EXHIBITION

Brilliant photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani, represent all that is sensational, powerful and extraordinary in the high intensity world of glamorous photography. Their meteoric rise in the photography industry will be lauded as they announce their first exhibition, ICONS, to be presented by the Lucie Foundation in concert with Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) and the Farmani Gallery at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles opening on April http://www.monthofphotography.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the exhibited photographs will benefit Keep A Child Alive.

"Alicia in Africa" is an Official Honoree at the 13th Webby Awards

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has recognized www.aliciainafrica.com as an Official Honoree alongside this year's Nominees and Winners at the 13th Webby Awards. The Official Honoree distinction is awarded to the top 15% of all work entered that exhibits remarkable achievement. With nearly 10,000 entries received from all 50 states and over 60 countries, this is considered an outstanding accomplishment for Keep a Child Alive

The Webby Awards are hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile web sites. The 13th Annual Webby Awards Gala will be held in New York City on June 8 at Cipriani Wall Street.

Click here to view our official selection: http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current_honorees.php?media_id=97&category_id=140&season=13

University of Texas at Austin Gives a Buck

The KCA College chapter at University of Texas at Austin is in the midst of their Who Gives a Buck campaign - and getting noticed! This story in The Daily Texan is great exposure for KCA on UT's campus and way for the KCA College chapter to be more recognized.

"Who Gives a Buck?" is a signature Keep a Child Alive campaign asking everyone to give a buck to help keep a child alive. The goal is to raise $180,000 to support Keep a Child Alive clinics and orphan care sites in Africa and India. College chapters worldwide will execute the campaign during the month of April using their own unique fundraising methods along with a "KCA Roadblock" each chapter will hold on campus.

Silent Auction: Trash to Treasure for KCA

The New York State Division for Historic Preservation sponsors an annual silent auction to benefit Keep a Child Alive. Everyone involved raids their closets and attics for items they no longer need, and local businesses are asked to donate goods and services to the auction. Many of the auction items are of actual value, yet some of the most prized pieces are those which would normally would have been thrown away! As the New York State Division for Historic Preservation has adopted KCA as their annual benefactor, the fundraiser has grown considerably each year. In fact, this year's auction raised over $1,600 – an all time high.

Thank you to the New York State Division for Historic Preservation for their continuing support!

AIDS Walk NYC: Team KCA Update

May 17, 2009, marks AIDS Walk NYC. Keep a Child Alive has the opportunity to participate in the walk, and as an HIV/AIDS organization, we will keep a majority of the funds raised by our team.

Currently we have 60 members for Team KCA who have raised over $9,000, and we'd like you to join us. Please visit http://www.aidswalk.net/newyork/index.html to sign up! Follow the link and register with team "Keep a Child Alive - 9872" to participate. Even if you are unable to walk during the day, you can still raise funds for Keep a Child Alive. If you have any questions, please call Danielle Spitzer at 718-965-1111.

Art and Theatre at Washington University St. Louis

The KCA College Chapter at Washington University St. Louis is hosting a a benefit tomorrow, Friday April 3, to raise funds for KCA! The event runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons at the university. Youth Expressions will be the featured performance, along with poetry, dance and more. Click here for more information.