Spotlight on nominee Preston’s March For Energy

Nominee Preston's March For Energy

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Preston's March For Energy, nominated by donor ColleenOBX. They provide access to adaptive bicycles for children with special needs. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee Preston's March For Energy

Preston is a young man with Mitochondrial Disease, which leaves him with low muscle tone and developmental delays. He tires easily and has balance issues but everyday he wakes up smiling and determined to keep up with this friends and especially his big brother!

During the summer of 2011 Preston was blessed to have an adaptive bike donated to him through a fundraiser that was developed by a family friend. The Buenaga family was amazed by this overwhelming support, and they are determined to “pay it forward” by raising money (each bike costs between $1400 and $2500) for more children to realize their dream of riding their own bike.

Preston’s March for Energy was created with this goal in mind. With the overwhelming need for adaptive recreational equipment for children with disabilities and the concern for childhood obesity Preston’s March For Energy’s mission is to provide adaptive bikes to children with special needs.

So visit PMFE's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out this thank you video celebrating their 300th donated bike a few months ago:

Spotlight on nominee Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation

Nominee Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, nominated by donors katnadam0616. CPARF funds cerebral palsy research. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. 1 in 3 children with cerebral palsy cannot walk and 1 in 5 cannot talk.

Our Story

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation was proudly established in the United States in 2015 to fund the world’s best research to treat, prevent and find a cure for cerebral palsy.

Purpose and Vision

Our vision is a future without cerebral palsy. Our purpose is to support the world’s best and brightest researchers to find a prevention and cure for cerebral palsy.

So visit CPARF's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out this short video about their latest fundraiser:

Spotlight on nominee AFSP

Nominee AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee AFSP
or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. You can find their web site here. It was nominated by donor Stephanie, who recently lost a close family member to suicide. You and your family are in our thoughts, Stephanie. ❤️

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)

Mission: Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

  • Funding scientific research
  • Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
  • Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
  • Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission

Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

So visit AFSP's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out their short video to learn how you can fight suicide: