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mobile phones and socialmedia23 Dec 2008 09:47 pm

Mobilised for Fearless!

Raincity HQ

Today I dropped by Raincity Studios HQ to hand in my old mobile for the Phones for Fearless Campaign. I was happy to participate and everyone that is a part of it (Kris Krüg (@kk), Irwin Oostindie (@dutchphoto), Jenn Lowther (@jennmae), Dave Olson (@uncleweed), Lorraine (@raincoaster), Lani, Hendrick, Roland Tanglao (@rtanglao), etc.) are doing a great job to let people know about the cause and motivate them to participate.

This is an excellent example of social media (e.g. twitter, flickr, blogs, facebook) combining with community organising to help those in need in the Vancouver East Side.

Raincity HQ

Twitter has done an awesome job in spreading the word. See the blogs of Monica and Dave Olson for proof.

The campaign runs until January. It isn’t too late to participate, so find an old mobile and donate to the cause! See here.

How can you help?

1. Your used mobile phones – preferably with video, camera, wi-fi
2. Cash donations (* tax deductible) or new phone donations
3. Conversation – tell your friends on your blog, twitter, etc. – post a badge

Relevance: Participation made me feel good. Love this city!

Vancouver Brunchwalk

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mobile phones and socialmedia22 Dec 2008 02:27 am

Do you have an old phone? Please donate it to Fearless City

Day 5...Uploaded status to Facebook
On Friday I followed on twitter as Kris Krug (@kk), the CEO of Raincity Studios, Dave Olson, Community Evangelist of Raincity Studios (@uncleweed), and Irwin Oostindie (@dutchphoto) used social media to generate interest in the Fearless City campaign.

The purpose of the Fearless City campaign (@fearlesscity) according to their webpage is for you to:

Donate your old mobile phones to help DTES artists share stories, and tap into life, jobs & family

How can you help?

  1. Your used mobile phones – preferably with video, camera, wi-fi
  2. Cash donations (* tax deductible) or new phone donations
  3. Conversation – tell your friends on your blog, twitter, etc. – post a badge

You can schedule an appointment for phone pickup on Tuesday. Just @kk or @uncleweed on twitter or send an email to Kris (kris@raincitystudios.com).

Relevance: Cool to see the power of social media bringing locals together to help those in need.

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