The South Florida Traveler » national parkinson http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:07:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Bidding for Charity http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/2008/12/bidding-for-charity/ http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/2008/12/bidding-for-charity/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:18:06 +0000 http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/bidding-for-charity/ Post from: The South Florida Traveler

]]> I love feel good stories. The idea of helping those who are struggling just puts a good feeling inside. Though recently, it seems like the amount of people that are struggling has become a majority rather than a rare site. As I was looking recently at some items being auctioned off for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, I came across a company called ‘bidding for good.’ It is definitely one of those feel good companies that everyone should look into.

In addition to offering bargains on items being auctioned off and having items that are nearly impossible to get elsewhere (they did have a wii fit in their line-up going for just $75), the profits from these auctions go towards charity.  Their byline is ‘great deals, good causes, good gifts.’ It doesn’t matter where you live or what charities you support, you are sure to find something that you are passionate about. Some local charities with active auctions include Deliver the Dream, International Rhino Foundation and National Parkinson Foundation. Other charities include Boys & Girls Club, AIDS Network, First Night and Habitat For Humanity.

They also have a gift guide. Whether you are shopping for your neighbor, teacher, boss or loved one, you are able to narrow down that search. You can also search for once-in-a-lifetime experiences (think Paris culinary adventure), the cause you support or for a specific item. If you are in charge of raising funds for a specific charity, they have easy instructions and contact information on how to begin. To date, they have raised over $50 million. Now’s your time to join in the success.

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