Create a Lens (or Two or Three) to Benefit California Fire Survivors
All Squidoo lensmasters are encouraged to create a lens or two or even three as part of the SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge to benefit California Fire Survivors.
We're asking all Squidoo lensmasters to make a lens or two or three with funds designated to the Squidoo Charity Fund or Save the Children or the Human Society.
This lens has information on making a lens, becoming a SquidAid Responder and joining the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge to benefit California Fire Survivors.
Make Lenses * Aid Survivors * Squidoo Fire Aid
The more lenses that are made during November, the more revenue there will be to donate for California Fire Survivors.
Megan has already donated of $1,000 from the Squidoo Charity Fund from previous months directly to the Relief Efforts for the fire victims.
More about the California Fires of October 2007
The Southern California Fires are the first natural disaster since 2005 to occur on the destructive scale of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.The California Wildfires were declared a Federal Disaster Area on October 24, 2007 by FEMA, The Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Series of fires that burned at the end of October damaged nearly 500,000 acres and destroyed roughly 1,800 homes, mostly in San Diego County. The property damage in San Diego County alone has surpassed $2 billion.
As with the aftermath of Katrina, relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts will take years. Lensmasters can help by creating a lens or two and show the support of the Squidoo Community for the Southern California Fire Survivors.
A Squidoo Lens on the California Fire
The lens that I created for the Southern California Fire that 'sparked the flame' to develop the Squidoo Fire Aid idea.The lens benefits the Squidoo Charity Fund and Save the Children.
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Southern California Fires - Information, Donations, & Technology
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California Fires of October 2007 have already caused untold damage, displacing more than a million people and causing over a billion in losses. You can help the survivors of the fires by donating cash to help in funding relief efforts. FEMA (The Fede...
Join the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge
It is very easy for the Squidoo Community to aid California Fire Survivors by using your lensmaster skills and the Internet to create a lens, or two or three.
- Pick a charity recipient - the Squidoo Charity Fund, Save the Children, the Humane Society or a combination.
- Make your lens on something related to the charity, the fire, organizations involved or something else you care about.
Please be sure that you submit a quality lens and no R or X rated lenses. We are trying to generate funds for a good cause. - Include the Squidoo Fire Aid or SquidAid graphic for your chosen charity in a text/write module.
- One version of the Squidoo Fire Aid Graphics--the badges--are on this page. Other larger versions of the Squidoo Fire Aid Graphics (the ovals) as well as the SquidAid graphic can be found on the More Squidoodles lens.
- Add a link back (in a Link Module or Featured Lens) to the SquidAid lens and/or this Squidoo Fire Aid lens.
- Join the SquidAid Group so we can keep track of all of the new lenses being made as a part of SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid.
- Finally, let us know about your lens(es). Post your lenses in the lens plexo for your chosen charity on this page.
- Be sure to grab a copy of your SquidAid Responder Badge.
Four Ways to Aid California Fire Survivors
Participate in the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge
You might want to make a lens to thank all of the Firefighters and the Volunteers who helped in the California WildFires.
- Make a Lens to Benefit the Squidoo Charity Fund.
- Make a Lens to Benefit Save the Children.
- Make a Lens to Benefit the Humane Society of the United States.
- Change the settings on an already existing lens or lenses to benefit one of the three charities listed above.
Make a Lens to Benefit the Squidoo Charity Fund
Use the Internet and your lensmaster skills to show your support for the California Fire Survivors.Create a lens that benefits the Squidoo Charity Fund. Megan has already made a donation of $1,000 from the Charity Fund directly to the Relief Efforts for the fire victims.
With matching funds from the California Community Foundation, the SquidAid donation will be doubled to $2,000.
In addition, half of all proceeds generated from lenses made that benefit the Squidoo Charity Fund will be donated directly to the Red Cross California Wildfire Relief Fund for the Months of October and November.
Find the Squidoo Fire Aid Graphics on the More Squidoodles lens.
Make a SquidAid Lens - Become a SquidAid Responder
All you have to do is:
1. Make a lens on something related to the charity, the fire or something else you care about. You can start by clicking the "Make a Lens" button on this page.
2. Be sure that you select the Squidoo Charity Fund for the lens Payment Options.3. Publish your lens.
Please be sure that you submit a quality lens and no "adult" rated lenses. We are trying to generate funds for a good cause.
More Squidoodles
You can find the Squidoo Fire Aid Graphics needed for your lenses on the More Squidoodles lens.-
More Squidoodles
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A collection of more Squidoodles* created for other causes, most importantly for SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge. Also included are Squidoodles that I have created for the two groups that I manage, the Imagine Peace Group and the Grief &a...
Lenses that Benefit the Squidoo Charity Fund
Once you have made your lens benefiting the Squidoo Charity Fund, be sure to add it to the list so we can acknowledge all of the work being done by the Squidoo Community.
#1
Emergency Preparedness Starts with You!
I will never forget August 2005 when Hurricane Kat more...3 points
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Spanish Joe - the World's only psychic Groundhog!
Spanish Joe resides with his spiritual medium, Ric more...3 points
#3
All About Groundhog Day
Celestially speaking, Groundhog Day on February 2 more...3 points
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Lensography - My Charity Squidoo Lenses
These are my Squidoo Lenses that I have 100% Proce more...3 points
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Squidoo Fire Aid - Using the Internet to Aid California Fire Survivors
All Squidoo lensmasters are encourage to create a more...2 points
#6
Flameless Candles: The Safest Candle Ever
Flameless candles are just as beautiful and create more...2 points
#7
Who Is Scott Bakula?
A favorite actor of mine, and all funds go to The more...2 points
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Quantum Leap Video Showcase
All funds from this showcase go to The Squidoo Cha more...2 points
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In Memoriam... Headquarters
In Memoriam...A group of lenses dedicated to the m more...2 points
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Kevin Mckidd
In the late 80s and early 90s there was a hugely p more...2 points
#11
Winter Driving Safety
So, while I may not think of myself as an expert o more...2 points
#12
Journeyman Video Showcase
Journeyman was launched in late September of 2007. more...2 points
#13
Clara Barton
When it comes to having heroes - Clara Barton is t more...2 points
#14
Robert Goulet (1933 - 2007)
I love the legends of King Arthur, so any storylin more...2 points
#15
The Best Fire-Retardant Plants Ever
During major fire news coverage, firefighters will more...2 points
#16
Emergency First Aid
Often our first reaction to coming upon a serious more...2 points
#17
New Year's Eve: The Coolest Birthday Ever
December 31 is a time for new resolutions and fres more...1 point
#18
Smoking: The Deadliest Habit Ever
The effects of smoking cigarettes is not a secret more...0 points
#19
Best Selling DVDs
What are the best selling DVDs right now? Amazon.c more...0 points
#20
Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever
God Gave Us His Only Son, Jesus.0 points
SquidAid Results So Far
The response for SquidAid from Headquarters and the Powers that be has already been very remarkable and generous.Megan has committed the following resources to SquidAid from the Squidoo Charity Fund:
- 1. A donation of $1,000 from the Charity Fund from
previous months directly to the Relief Efforts for the fire victims.
2. An additonal commitment to donate half of the Squidoo Charity Fund's earnings during the months of October and November to Relief Efforts for the fire victims.
Doubling our Contribution
The California Community Foundation is a leading contender since they will match the first $250,000 in contributions to the Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund and waive administrative fees to ensure all donations will be used for relief activities. Donating to Cal Fund is an easy way to double the strength of the SquidAid donations.
Future Efforts of SquidAid
With funds available from lenses that benefit the Squidoo Charity Fund we will have more resources at the ready to lend aid to survivors of future major disasters, much like the Red Cross.
In addition, now with the SquidAid concept, we will be able to quickly mobilize the virtual Squidoo Community to aid survivors of current and future disasters.
More about SquidAid
SquidAid is the concept behind the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge.-
SquidAid - Using the Internet to Aid Survivors of Disasters
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In the spirit of LiveAid, BandAid, FarmAid and Tsunami Aid comes SquidAid, a way for the Squidoo Community to use the Internet to aid survivors of disasters. While it may be difficult for the Squidoo Community of Lensmasters to stage a major concert,...
Make a Lens to Benefits Save the Children
Another option to use the Internet and your lensmaster skills to show your direct support for the California Fire Survivors.Create a lens that benefits the Save the Children's U.S Emergency Fund. A lens that benefits Save the Children can benefit California Fire Survivors for the life of the lens.
Save the Children partnered with the American Red Cross to equip many of California's wildfire evacuation shelters with safe play areas that allowed children to play, participate in structured activities and interact with other children in a secure environment.
Find the Squidoo Fire Aid Graphics on the More Squidoodles lens.
Save the Children Headquarters
The traffic you send and the royalties your lens generates will help support Save the Children programs.
- Save the Children Headquarters
- Save the Children Headquarters on Squidoo.
Squidoo Fire Aid Lenses to Benefit Save the Children
Once you have made your Squidoo Fire Aid Lens benefiting Save the Children, be sure to add it to the list so we can acknowledge all of the work being done by the Squidoo Community.
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More Squidoodles
A collection of more Squidoodles* created for othe more...1 point
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SquidAid Group Progress
Track the progress and watch the number of lenses more...1 point
#3
Who Is The Sexiest Lensmaster Ever?
This lens is all in good fun, and the proceeds are more...1 point
Fire Safety & Firefighter Books for Children from Amazon
Remember that any purchases from this lens further benefits the Squidoo Charity Fund.
You can also grab this list and include in on your own Squidoo Fire Aid lens, especially those benefiting Save the Children.
#1
Stop Drop and Roll (A Book about Fire Safety) by Margery Cuyler
Echoing Fireman Small's advice, Stop Drop and Roll more...0 points
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Curious George and the Firefighters (Curious George) by Anna Grossnickle Hines
Curious George¨ and the Firefighters Margaret &am more...0 points
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No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons) by Jean Pendziwol
A low-key but effective approach to the serious to more...0 points
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It's Time to Call 911: What to Do in an Emergency (It's Time to) by Inc. Penton Overseas
A children's book that teaches your child how to d more...0 points
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Fire Safety with The Safety Sarge
Let The Safety Sarge fill you in on the " more...0 points
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Arthur's Fire Drill (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
Arthur helps ease D.W.'s fire fears by practicing more...0 points
Make a Lens to Benefit the Humane Society of the United States
The last option to use the Internet and your lensmaster skills to show your support for the California Fire Survivors.Create a lens that benefits the Humane Society of the United States Disaster Relief Services. A lens that benefits the Humane Society can benefit California Fire Survivors for the life of the lens.
Find the Squidoo Fire Aid Graphics on the More Squidoodles lens.
Humane Society of the United States Headquarters
The traffic you send and the royalties your lens generates will help support Humane Society of the United States programs.
- US Humane Society Headquarters
- Humane Society of the United States Headquarters on Squidoo.
Squidoo Fire Aid Lenses to Benefit the Humane Society
Once you have made your Squidoo Fire Aid Lens benefiting the Humane Society, be sure to add it to the list so we can acknowledge all of the work being done by the Squidoo Community.
#1
Everyone Got Out But The Betta
Memorial for a Betta Fish3 points
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Pets and Natural Disasters
Disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and floods do more...3 points
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week begins N more...3 points
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National Pet Memorial Day
The second Sunday of September is the Official Nat more...3 points
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Steve Irwin Day - November 15 - Celebrating his Life
Grab your khaki's mate and don them on November 15 more...2 points
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In Memory of Ruger
Ruger graced this world on March 3, 1992 and on De more...2 points
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Sunflowers
Rick is a bit of a macho man, a man's man, but he more...1 point
Squidoo Fire Aid Lenses that Benefit More that One Charity
Once you have made your Squidoo Fire Aid Lens benefiting a combination of the charities (more than one), be sure to add it to the list so we can acknowledge all of the work being done by the Squidoo Community.
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Southern California Fires - Information, Donations, & Technology
California Fires of October 2007 have already caus more...1 point
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SquidAid - Using the Internet to Aid Survivors of Disasters
In the spirit of LiveAid, BandAid, FarmAid and Tsu more...1 point
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale helped to mold the fields of more...1 point
#4
I'll Be Home for Christmas - A Wish of Hope for the Holidays
The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Chris more...1 point
California Fire on YouTube
Fire Protection Boxes and Safes on Amazon
Honeywell 2050 0.55-Cubic-Foot Shelf or Floor Safe with Digital Keypad
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
Honeywell 2017 330-Cubic-Inch 1/2-Hour Fire and Waterproof Document Protector Safe
Amazon Price: $35.50 (as of 10/11/2008)
Honeywell 2037 Protector 1070-Cubic-Inch 1/2-Hour Fire Waterproof Hanging File Safe
Amazon Price: $75.00 (as of 10/11/2008)
Honeywell 2011 298-Cubic-Inch 1/2-Hour Fire Document Protector Safe
Amazon Price: $29.69 (as of 10/11/2008)
Honeywell 2072 1.06-Cubic-Foot Anti-Theft Safe with Shelf and Digital Keypad
Amazon Price: $74.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
More Lenses on the California Fire
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San Diego Fire
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This lens is provided to help our neighbors who are coping with the devastating fires now raging through San Diego County. Our hearts and prayers are with those who are fighting the fires, those who have evacuated their homes, those



































