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Oprah inspires local lass to donate hair

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:54:00 +0300

While watching the Oprah Winfrey Show and seeing women donating their hair to help make wigs for cancer patients, Victoria Bartlett, a Grade 4 student at Coldwater Public School, decided she wanted to help give people a new head of hair as well. "I've seen a lot of people do it and I thought it would be nice to do, to help people get hair," Bartlett said. "They (cancer patients) can't grow their hair back, but I can."
The event was announced in October to give participants enough time to grow out their hair, to the required eight inches.
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Oprah Challenges Young People To Change The World

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:29:28 +0300

Oprah is issuing a challenge to young people across America to step and do something about poverty. Her O Ambassadors Program is inspiring kids to help disadvantaged children in the developing world and in their own communities.
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Oprah Winfry Makes List Of Possible Names For New Schools

info@partnerwithastar.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:14:10 +0300

Are you ready for the Oprah Winfrey school? How about one named for Batman? The Palmdale, California, school board is considering names for three new schools in the district.
Officials invited citizens to submit their ideas.

Oprah Winfrey Opens a Second School in South Africa

info@partnerwithastar.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:51:43 +0300

After funding and opening the South African school called Oprah’s Leadership Academy for Girls back in January, Oprah Winfrey opened a SECOND school on Friday. The Seven Fountains Primary School, funded by Oprah’s Angel Network charity, cost $1.6 million to create. The school is bigger than the first, with 25 classrooms, a computer center and two sports fields.
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http://tob.hollywood.com/2007/03/18/oprah-winfrey-opens-a-second-school-in-south-africa/

Oprah Helps Kentucky Woman

info@partnerwithastar.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:38:05 +0300

A Kentucky woman who was widowed when her husband was killed in Iraq is getting a helping hand from one of the nation’s biggest stars.
Jennifer West will be one of 50 women from across the country heading to Arizona next week. She won a contest sponsored by Oprah Winfrey’s Magazine.
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http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/6323617.html

Oprah Winfrey talks about 'her girls'

info@partnerwithastar.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:35:30 +0300

It's a big day for Oprah Winfrey, whose hour-long special on her school in South Africa airs on ABC7 at 9 p.m.
After 5 years and $40 million of her own money, she says the school seemed like a dream until she watched her special.
"The actual opening day I the pink dress with the pink diamonds and the girls I felt like people say they feel on their wedding day I really literally at the end of the day felt I got married 152 times," said Oprah. One hundred and fifty-two students attend the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. It's now a reality for this talk show host and philanthropist. She keeps in touch with them via satellite and by watching her primetime special.
Oprah hopes the special will spark a desire in this country for higher education.
"When other kids in this country see those little girls just hungry for an education, see those little girls saying I know I can make it if I get a chance to have an education, I think it's inspiring. And, it makes kids here think differently about maybe going to school or doing my homework," said Oprah.
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http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=special_coverage&id=5070998

Are you a philanthropist? Oprah wants to know about you

info@partnerwithastar.com — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:52:03 +0200

Oprah is looking for America's greatest unknown philanthropists and individuals with passion, charisma and big hearts who will stop at nothing to do the right thing. The talk-show queen's company, Harpo Productions, is holding open casting calls around the country for "The Big Give," a new primetime series whose mission is to inspire people to do good for others. The Chicago call, open to people 21 years or older, will be held at 9 a.m. March 2 at Harpo Studios, 1058 W. Washington Blvd. For more information, visit www.oprah.com.
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http://www.dailysouthtown.com/news/270424,241NWS9.article

Oprah Winfrey aid for Bahraini businesswoman

info@partnerwithastar.com — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:29:49 +0200

Amina Abbas, who was among the 18 female contestants in legislative elections held in November last year but lost, said she is unable to pay the rent for the Bahrain Bazaar Social Development Establishment.
“With situation such as this, I approached Oprah Winfrey and asked her for possible financial aid, and now Oprah Winfrey show officials have written back to me, saying that my case was being considered and that they will contact her at a later stage.”
Amina had also sent a short film made in association with Bahrain Television and a few booklets to Oprah.
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http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2007/February/middleeast_February318.xml§ion=middleeast&col=

Nigeria: Fragments - the Oprah Winfrey Challenge

info@partnerwithastar.com — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:59:14 +0200

The famous American talk show host, Oprah Winifrey opened a school for girls in South Africa to help the less privileged in early January.Eventhough, according to reports the idea for the school was born in 2000 at a meeting between Oprah Winfrey and Nelson Mandela, where she said she decided to build the academy in South Africa rather than the United States out of love and respect for Mandela and because of her own African roots, such a noble deed should be a food for thought to the wealthy in African countries. The students chosen for admission to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls will be those that are academically talented and exhibits leadership skills in their community, but whose families cannot support their educations says another report, adding that many of the students come from families affected by HIV\AIDS.

What Is ChristmasKindness?

info@partnerwithastar.com — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:00:31 +0200

Oprah's mission-to give hope to children in South Africa. How her dream became 21 days, 50,000 children and a million moments of happiness.
"My life was dramatically changed last Christmas when I went to South Africa on a mission to bring Christmas joy to 50,000 children. I realized in those moments why I was born, why I am not married and do not have children of my own. These are my children. I made a decision to be a voice for those children, to empower them, to help educate them, so the spirit that burns alive inside each of them does not die." Oprah

Oprah and Bono Paint the Town "Red"

info@partnerwithastar.com — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:42:20 +0200

Help women and children suffering from AIDS in Africa by visiting the following (RED) websites.

JoinRed.com
(RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver to empower consumers to shop and do good at the same time. A portion of profits from the sale of (RED) branded products goes to The Global Fund to help women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa, providing access to education, nutrition, counseling, medical services, and the two pills a day they need to help them stay alive.

In the first six weeks of the (RED) program, you've helped raise enough money to:

* Provide more than 40,000 men or women with ARV treatment for a year, or
* Provide more than 2 million peer educators with HIV training, or
* Provide a year's worth of school materials and daily hot meals for more than 86,000 children orphaned by AIDS, or
* Provide more than 1 million Rapid Tests, which detect HIV and deliver instant test results.

The Global Fund
The Global Fund is the world's leading funder of programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, which kill over 6 million people per year.

Gap
Gap is introducing Gap (PRODUCT) REDa new, limited collection of clothing and accessories for men and women designed to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Check out the line's cashmere hoodies, t-shirts, candles and more! As part of Gap's global partnership with (PRODUCT) RED, half of the profits from sales of the Gap (PRODUCT) REDCollection will go to The Global Fund to finance programs that help women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Armani
Emporio Armani is a proud partner of (PRODUCT) RED.This pioneering initiative will raise money and awareness for The Global Fund through the sales of a RED-branded capsule collection designed by Giorgio Armani including watches, sunglasses and t-shirts. Over the next five years, 40 percent of the gross profits from (Emporio Armani) RED will go directly to eradicate AIDS in Africa.

Converse
It's just a little, red eyelet, but it's the mark of a big idea. That single red eyelet at the top of each pair of Converse (PRODUCT) RED sneakers signifies participation in (RED), a program designed to help fight AIDS in Africa.

Motorola
Introducing the new red MOTORAZR V3m. The red MOTORAZR V3m was designed to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. The (PRODUCT) RED MOTORAZR is available at Best Buy and Sprint stores nationwide.

Apple
The iPod nano (PRODUCT) REDSpecial Editionavailable in 4GB or 8GB storage capacityholds up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 photos, and a little hope because $10 from every iPod nano (PRODUCT) REDsold goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
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Building Oprah Katrina Homes

info@partnerwithastar.com — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:33:39 +0200

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Oprah asked her viewers to open their heartsand they did. As of September 2006, donations to the Oprah Angel Network Katrina registry total more than $11 million. Homes have been built in four statesTexas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabamabefore the one year anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Our hopes and prayers are with the millions of families touched by this terrible tragedy. "Now," says Oprah, "It is the outpouring of intense compassion, the yearning to help strangers across the globe that is truly, I believe, more powerful than any tsunami. Together, if we choose to be, we all can be the ultimate force of nature."

Hundreds of thousands of children affected by Hurricane Katrina lost everything, including their precious books. See how Oprah's Angel Network and First Book's Book Relief program are putting new books into the hands of America's smallest survivors.

There's so much more to do! The new Habitat neighborhoods still need playgrounds, community centers and landscaping to make the new communities feel like home. To donate, visit the Oprah Katrina Homes Registry today.
While in the Gulf States to report on the Katrina catastrophe, Oprah pledged to the survivors that she would not forget themand she's keeping that promise in a big way. "I am personally today committing $10 million of my own money toward the rebuilding of peoples' lives."

"You can buy a toaster," Oprah says, "or [sponsor the building of] a whole house! I want everybody to give at the level that they can."
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Join Oprah's Angel Network

info@partnerwithastar.com — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:16:32 +0200

She didn't create the talk-show format. But the compassion and intimacy she put into it have created a new way for us to talk to one another

Oprah's Angel Network is dedicated to inspiring people to make a difference in the lives of others. It grants awards to organizations and operates projects in under-served communities that provide educational initiatives as well as assist people in fulfilling basic human needs and regaining dignity. Highlights of Oprah's Angel Network's Recent Accomplishments:

* Oprah's Angel Network began an international campaign in 2003 to assist small organizations focused on poverty reduction in developing countries.
* Since it began in 2000, Oprah's Angel Network has given 50 Use Your Life Awards, built over 200 homes through Habitat for Humanity, and awarded over 100 scholarships, two within in each state in the U.S., through The Boys and Girls Club of America.
* Oprah's Angel Network awarded over $290,000 to Kids Can Free The Children to build, equip, and sustain 34 schools in eight different countries.

Oprah's Angel Network is contributing to the largest relief effort in human history. Oprah's Angel Network has teamed up with three worldwide relief and development organizations that will be working in the area of Arugam Bay and the town of Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and is donating $1 million to help their efforts!

Join Oprah's Angel Network and other organizations in the effort to rebuild homes and rebuild lives. Here's how you can help support the survivors.
Oprah's Angel Network funds programs that help people rebuild and strengthen their lives. The Angel Network does not take funds designated for a specific project. Oprah's Angel Network has projects throughout the world focusing on education, women and children. Donations will be used in keeping with the Angel Network's mission where needed most.

Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is helping with the immediate needs of the people. Their Cash for Work program pays many of the locals to clean up the area, giving them money to take care of their families.To learn more about this organization, visit www.mercycorps.org.

Free the Children
Free the Children will build and furnish a vocational training center for young people, providing skilled workers to the Arugam Bay/Pottuvil area, teaching them how to support their families. The programs will teach outboard motor repair, carpentry, hand carving, sewing, electrical wiring and weaving. To learn more about this organization, visit www.freethechildren.com.

Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity plans to build transitional houses with verandas and sanitary facilities. To learn more about this organization, visit www.habitat.org.

Oprah Calls on Famous Friends To Help Hurricane Victims

info@partnerwithastar.com — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:08:23 +0200

Oprah Winfrey has enlisted famous friends including Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Jamie Foxx to help her bring hope to those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The TV talkshow queen cut short her summer break last weekend to host shows from America's storm-ravaged Gulf region, where people are desperately trying to piece their lives back together.

And she took a few famous faces with her - Foxx helped serve up food to 5,000 hurricane victims in a shelter in Dallas, Texas, while Matthew McConaughey and Faith Hill brought joy to survivors in Zachary, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi respectively in a show that aired in America yesterday. Meanwhile, Winfrey's pals John Travolta, Lisa Marie Presley and Chris Rock joined Roberts for segments taped for today's show. Travolta piloted his private plane to shelters in the southeast, delivering much needed vaccines and helping to replenish medical supplies. A tearful Winfrey hosted yesterday's show from the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, where thousands of hurricane survivors are seeking temporary refuge and medical help