Keith Atkins <<bluemonkeyglider>>
writes:

Each year we are inundated with ads and commercials, holiday
decorations and music wherever we go, and the subconscious influence and
expectation to Buy, Baby, Buy! Instead of spending money on the usual gifts for
your family and friends they don't need or want, why not spread real holiday
cheer in a truly meaningful way?

The Cloudbase Foundation (CBF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of hang
glider and paraglider pilots with one goal in mind: "Helping children wherever
we fly." The CBF has accomplished a great deal in its first year of operation: a
water tank for an orphanage in Africa, educational and medical clinic support
for children in the slums of Ecuador, and educational support for children in
Big Spring, Texas and Dunlap, Tennessee totaling more than $20,000.00. You can
make a real difference in the lives of children with basic needs but nowhere to
turn for assistance. There is so much more the CBF can do with your support.

This Christmas and Hanukah, talk to your family and friends about gifting to one
another by donating to the CBF. You will receive a CBF donation certificate to
give to recipients you honor by donating in their names. And the results?
Children will benefit. The CBF will grow. Hang gliding and paragliding will be
promoted. You may get a tax deduction. And most importantly, you and the
recipient will feel good about giving and helping children who have so little.
Everyone wins!

Please view the CBF links, below, to learn more about the CBF, see pictures of
completed projects, and then give whatever you can afford. If you've had a good
year, challenge your family and friends to donate by matching the total amount,
or a percentage, donated by everyone in your family and friends group. Spread
the word to everyone in your email contacts list about this opportunity to make
this year's holiday season really special. You can help even more by adding this
information and the CBF links to your Facebook page, blogging about the CBF,
encouraging your HG and PG clubs and flying buddies to support the CBF, and
gifting through the CBF for birthdays and anniversaries all year long.

Links:

http://thecbf.org/

http://thecbf.net/ProjectSearch.asp

http://thecbf.net/Donate.asp

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cloudbase-Foundation/173807269297449