Generous or Not: Superman Dog Tag

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Many companies promise to make a charitable donation with each purchase. But how much do they give?, Are they really doing good, or are these just cynical ploys to capture our money? How do you know if the companies are GenerousOrNot? That’s what we’re here for.

If companies want to promise that our purchases will do good in the world, we think they should say exactly what they’ll do. What percent of sales, what percent of profits, or what amount per purchase? We did the research. Read on to find the info you need. If you know of other offers for us to list, please email us at submit@GenerousOrNot.org

Of course, when you buy merchandise from a company that donates some small percentage to a nonprofit, well, only that small percentage of your money is helping make the world a better place.

Further, many of our friends have enough fruitcakes, picture frames and pen & pencil sets. They just don't want more stuff, even if some portion does go to charity. A better way to honor them and to do a lot more good might be to make a donation in their name.

A new website, www.ChangingThePresent.org, makes it easy and meaningful. You can choose not just what nonprofit to support, but exactly what you want to accomplish, e.g., an hour of a cancer researcher’s time, books for children, drugs for AIDS patients, shelter for the homeless, computers for schools, polio vaccines, meals for the homebound elderly, acres of the rainforest, etc. Wish lists, registries and personalized printed greeting cards make it even better and easier.

Imagine what we could accomplish if we could capture for nonprofits even a little bit of the $250 billion that Americans spend each year on birthday, wedding, and holiday gifts.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Superman Dog Tag

Christopher Reeve redefined courage and hope. His strength, determination, and compassion inspired the world. Today, the Christopher Reeve Foundation proudly offers the Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Dog Tag. This special offer is an opportunity to pay personal tribute to Christopher Reeve's incredible legacy. Wearing the Superman Dog Tag will help assure that Christopher's vision will Go Forward. Each order comes with one 24-inch chain and one clip, along with two Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Dog Tags. So, the Superman Dog Tags can be worn around the neck, or clipped onto gear, sports equipment, purses, or book bags. The Superman Dog Tag is made of zinc alloy with a nickel plate. All proceeds from the sale of the Superman Dog Tags go to support the Christopher Reeve Foundation's ongoing research efforts leading to treatments and cures for paralysis.

Company explanation: http://www.wbshop.com/catalog/product.xmlproduct_sku=SMDCCRTAG&referral_id=SMTAGST
Donation: All proceeds from sales

Nonprofit beneficiary: Christopher Reeve Foundation

Use of funds: Support research for paralysis

When: Ongoing

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Superman Dog Tag

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