There’s something you can easily do to support the prevention of dating abuse – vote for Paul Lavallee’s project at Pepsi Refresh all this month. Paul is a long time high school educator that became involved in the movement against dating abuse/domestic violence after a student of his was murdered by his ex-girlfriend. Funding for his project would allow for, among other things, the production and distribution of a dating abuse DVD and curriculum to high schools across the country. Hundreds of thousands of students could be educated to look for the warning signs of an abusive relationship.
You can find out more about Paul’s project, watch a piece of the video, and vote by visiting http://www.refresheverything.com/forjustin. Just click on the “Vote for this Idea” button and follow the instructions on the screen. You can also vote each day by texting 101930 to Pepsi (73774).
Please repost this message or pass it on to your  friends and family. We’d really appreciate your support of this project.
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Hey music fans – our friends at Tickets-for-Charity® are teaming up with Martina McBride and Trace Adkins on their Shine All Night Tour to make fantastic seats available to benefit loveisrespect (all for the same or better price you’ll find elsewhere)! Check out TicketsforCharity.com where a portion of each seat for the tour will automatically benefit the loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.
Here’s an easy way to support our work and a great way to see the country music superstars when their tour kicks off November 20th! Great seats are available now on TicketsforCharity.com.
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We have big news! loveisrespect has just started recruitment for the Peer Ambassador Program! This is a national volunteer program opportunity and as a Peer Ambassador you would have the chance to work directly with loveisrespect to help shape our future by providing information, support and feedback about what teen dating abuse and real relationships look like in your communities, schools, etc. Not only that, you would get a free trip to Dallas, Texas to attend the initial meeting/training/ information-sharing weekend! Click here to check out more information or fill out an application. There are only 10 spots available so be sure to apply early!
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Tickets are now on sale for “A Day to Shine: Prom Day Fashions Morning to Night”, which will be hosted at the Austin (TX) Country Club from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, to benefit the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. Individual tickets are $30 and include the fashion show, music and luncheon.
The event will feature a special performance by nelo’s Matt Ragland and Reid Umstattd. The Austin-based band with an organic, folk and jazz-inspired rock soundwill be releasing a new single each month from March through July. Come see this exciting performance and hear Matt Ragland speak about this important issue, in addition to enjoyingan exciting fashion show highlighting prom day attire from Dillard’s. The stylish outfits will be modeled by members of the Westlake High School service clubs, GETMAD (Girls Engaged to Make a Difference) and GENTS (Guys Exhibiting Needed Traits in Society). In addition to the exciting fashions for prom, this is an opportunity for teens to learn about contributing to their community and a specific cause.
Tickets are available online, or by calling 512.685.6237 or by emailing probles@tcfv.org.
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