UPDATE (3/6/10): Although we initially intended to transfer 5% of our donated funds to Partners in Health, the UCLA Foundation has just informed us that we are unable to redistrubite the money in this manner. To circumvent this roadblock, we're asking that any donor interested in contributing to the Haitian cause send us a check made out to "Partners in Health", and in return we will mail you one of our navy blue UCLA Sailing Team Supporter T-shirts (see below) and promptly forward the check to the non-profit.
To make a donation and receive a shirt:
To make a donation and receive a shirt:
- Make a check out to "Partners in Health" for any amount (suggested donation of $10)
- Mail check, return address, and shirt size (S, M, L, XL, XXL) to:
Morgan Glier
467 Kelton Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90024
We were very disheartened to find out that our initial initaitive to donate to Haiti could not work as conceptualized. But we are happy to have a creative way to link your support to the UCLA Sailing Team with the relief efforts in Haiti.
Original Statement:
In light of the recent environmental and humanitarian crises, we have decided to contribute 5% of out total personal donations to Partners in Health (Stand with Haiti) in an attempt to make a difference in the Haitian relief effort. We understand that there are issues much larger than ourselves in the world, and it is incredibly important to each of us on the UCLA Sailing Team that we keep these global concerns at the forefront of our thoughts and actions. From our experience raising money for prior CCE regattas, we know that each and every donation helps.
For us, this tournament is beyond being just a regatta; it is truly a one of a kind experience. As the only American team to compete, we have been given the unique opportunity to create and build relationship with diverse student from a diversity of cultures and backgrounds. In time, we hope to be able to use these international networks to connect our ideas and efforts in an attempt to tackle these issues "much larger than ourselves."
Again, we sincerely thank all of our family and friend donors, and of course our business sponsors, and look forward sharing our achievements from the 42nd Course Croisiere Edhec!
