World AIDS Day

Friends,

Did you know that today is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV infection. An organization called (RED) is a simple idea that transforms our incredible collective power as consumers into a financial force to help others in need. The organization teams up with iconic brands such as Converse, Apple, Dell, Starbucks, Nike, and GAP (just to name a few) to help create unique (RED) products, in which 50% of the profits are sent to the Global Fund to invest in HIV and AIDS programs in Africa. (RED) believes that by 2015, the number of babies born with HIV could be zero.

How can you help? Show your support! Head over to (RED)'s Facebook page to find out more information. You can also download an already-made profile image that you can place as your own to show others your continue support and awareness for the cause. Shops like Starbucks will be donating a portion of money received today to the (RED) project.

Awareness is key, biffles! Let's do whatever we can to help change our world.

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You, Your BFF, + Justin Bieber

Yes, you heard right. You and your BFF could win 2 tickets to the Justin Bieber concert on June 23rd. The concert takes place in Hartford, Connecticut and before he goes on to rock the stage, you and your BFF will be able to take pics with him and receive an autograph. How can you win, you ask?

Well ... the teen sensation is donating his time for a good cause. Whoever gives the most to Bieber's favorite charity, RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, will win the tickets and photo session. To place your bid or to get more information, visit this page: Charity Buzz.

We'll be sure to have our fingers cross for you!

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Focusing on the Positive

"With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about." This is what TOMS Shoes is founded upon. Many children in developing or third world countries venture out barefoot, putting them at risk for infection and injury. "Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren't possible barefoot."

Not having shoes also prevents children from getting the proper education they deserve, as shoes are a required part of their uniform. By contributing to this foundation, not only are you helping to ensure a child's health, but also his/her education and a brighter future as well.

For more info on this great cause or to buy a pair of shoes, head over to: TOMS shoes. You know you and your BFF were planning to head to the mall, so why not start here?

& be sure to catch up on all of your favorite episodes of BFF @ : BFF.tv.

Fashion Fridays!

We here at BFF LOVE fashion and we also love supporting a good cause. So when we see the two come together, we know it’s something worthy to share. “Friends for Fashion” is the title that immediately caught our eyes. As we put BFF Episode 9 on pause (shameless plug), we decided to venture through the website to see what it was about.

FFF – Friends for Fashion is a charitable organization, founded in 2003, that dedicates their time to victims of domestic abuse. Since then, the charity has funded over $25,000 in donations. Wow!

How they work: In order to raise money, they collect brand name clothing from retail stores or personal donors and place it on Ebay to sell. Their items range from women, men, and children and they sell their items all over the U.S. as well as Asia, Australia, and Europe.

“Proceeds from each sale are placed in a fund to be distributed to the victims in the form of gift cards to local stores. Thus, the women are afforded the opportunity to purchase new clothing for themselves and their children as they begin their lives anew.”

We KNOW you have tons of clothes (some with the price tags still on them) collecting dust in your closet. Why not make it a day with your BFF to rummage through both of your closets and donate to a good cause?

For more information on this organization and their work, check out their official website @ : http://friendsforfashion.com

And don’t forget to check out a brand new episode of BFF, live on MySpace.com/bff.

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Focusing on the Positive

Thanks to DoSomething.org, we've decided to share this event with you guys. Not only can you rock out, but you'll be helping out a great cause as well. See info below:

Join celebs like Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Joel and Benji Madden, Miley Cyrus, and One Republic to rock a little bit, and feed a lot of people. The mega-celebs are coming together for a concert, appropriately named “Rock a Little, Feed A Lot,” at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Tuesday September 29th (there are still some tix on sale on Ticketmaster!). The “concert for hunger-free America” will benefit Feeding America and raise awareness about hunger in the U.S., which hits especially hard during the winter months.

Join the stars for this rockin evening, then find more ways you can battle hunger in your community.

Grab your BFF and go out and do something!

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