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Squidoo's 2010 Summer Sunshine Award Nominees

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The Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity was a Huge Success - Ended August 27, 2010

THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER BUT I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO READ AND CHECK OUT THESE GREAT LENSES. I sure hope there is another contest in the making. This was fun!
Squidoo is so good to charities and now they are having this wonderful summer contest, Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award for Charity.

In case you haven't heard, Squidoo will be giving away $99 a day to a charity plus $99 a day to the lensmaster who creates the lens. This will continue for 60 days every weekday from June 7th through August 27th. Only lenses created after May 1 and giving 100% to an approved charity will qualify. There are so many wonderful charities to choose from. Now, I think that is fantastic, don't you?

So, what lensmasters are creating lenses for their favorite charities? I know that I am creating some for Friends of the Park and this is one of them. I thought it would be fun to feature all the charities, lensmasters and lenses on this page so please let me know if you are participating.



The Lenses in the contest need nominations because the more they have, the more likely it is that they will win.
Be Sure To Use The New Nomination Form for this contest Sunshine Award Nomination Form
You will need to have the following information:
Lensmasters Name
Lens URL
Charity
and Write a little something about why you are nominating a lens.
Anyone can nominate!

Check out the Official 2010 Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Contest Lens by Kimberly

For All The Rules Of This Great Charity Contest

Kimberly posts the winners for each day below the guest book on her Contest Lens. Winners are also on the Facebook as Charity Partners on Squidoo. Kimberly also blogs about the winner each weekday on
SquidBlog Sunshine Award

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Check Out These Great Charities and Lenses

for The Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Contest

I am not a part of the organization of this contest but just thought folks might like to see all the great lenses that are being written for charity. I asked Kimberly at the Charity Chat if this would be ok to do and she said that it would.
Good Luck everyone on the contest. I sure am enjoying reading the lenses.

The only way for me to know who has been nominated is for you to leave me a comment on this lens giving me the url of the lens and the name of the charity. Thanks and I will look forward to adding lots of charities to this lens.
When creating your lens, don't forget to tell about the contest, your charity and to ask for nominations from your readers.


Please remember that this is NOT the official list of nominations - just the ones that I am aware of.
WINNERS are posted with their charity in a yellow box! Good Luck, Everybody!

  1. THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINATIONS
  2. ACUMEN FUND
  3. ALIVE MAGAZINE
  4. ASCPA
  7. ATHLETES FOR A CURE
  8. BIG CAT RESCUE
  9. BLACKHAWK CENTER
  10. BLUE MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE
  11. BORROWED TIME EQUINE RESCUE
  12. CAER FOOD SHELF
  13. CAMP QUALITY
  14. CHARACTERS OF CHARACTER
  15. CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND
  16. CHIMP HAVEN
  17. CHURCH! AT BETHANY
  18. CJ FOUNDATION FOR SIDS
  19. DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  20. DISPLACED PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL
  21. DOG TAGS FOR KIDS
  22. DONNABELLA'S ANGELS
  23. DONORS CHOOSE
  24. DO SOMETHING.ORG
  25. EARTH JUSTICE
  26. ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION
  27. ENVIROCORPS
  28. EPIC FARMS
  29. FIRST BOOK
  30. FOOD FOR EVERYONE
  31. FRIENDS OF THE PARK
  32. GLOBAL GIVING
  33. GLOBAL YOUTH VILLAGE
  34. GRAMEEN
  35. HERO DOGS, INC
  36. HORSES FOR HEALING
  37. HUMANE SOCIETY
  38. INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  39. JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  40. KIVA
  41. THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
  42. LONGHOPES DONKEY SHELTER
  43. MARCH OF DIMES
  44. MARINE PARENTS
  45. NORTHWEST WASHINGTON THEATER GROUP
  46. OPERATION HELMET
  47. PAWS ANIMAL KINGDOM
  48. PEACE FIRST
  49. POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL
  50. POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION
  51. PROJECT BREAD
  52. R.E.A.C.H.
  53. ROOM TO READ
  54. RYAN'S HEART
  55. SALVATION ARMY
  56. SAVE THE CHILDREN
  57. SHARE OUR STRENGTH
  58. SOLDIER'S ANGELS
  59. SQUIDOO CHARITY FUND
  60. TLC ANIMAL SHELTER
  61. VIVA LA MUSICA
  62. WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
  63. WOMEN'S FUTURE BENEFITS
  64. WOMEN'S PEACE CAMPAIGN
  65. YOUNG INVENTORS INTERNATIONAL
  66. Good Luck, Everybody!
  67. Sunshine on OhMe's Zazzle
  68. Thank You, Angels
  69. REMINDER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINATIONS
  70. Thank You

SQUIDOO'S SUMMER SUNSHINE AWARD PARTICIPANTS
GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE!

THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINATIONS

ACUMEN FUND

Lensmasters Writing For the ACUMEN FUND

Lenses For ACUMEN FUND

August 4 WINNER - What Is Compassion by Kimmanleyort

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ACUMEN FUND DONATIONS

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty.

ALIVE MAGAZINE

Lensmasters Writing for ALIVE MAGAZINE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for ALIVE MAGAZINE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

June 18 WINNER - How To Crochet In The Round by MomwithAHook

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Donations for ALIVE MAGAZINE

Made purely of content submitted by these young women, Alive strives to encourage women to create the positive media they want to see by publishing their artwork, stories, photography and poetry.

ASCPA

Lensmasters Writing for ASCPA

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for ASCPA

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

June 14 WINNER - Handmade Journals: Garden Journals by nightcats



July 8 WINNER - How To Introduce Your Cats To Each Other by Flynn_the_cat



July 9 WINNER - The Isle Of Wight - The Holiday Isle by Pastella



August 18 WINNER - How I Rescued A Very Lucky Tortoiseshell Shell Kitten by Lokackl

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How I rescued a Very Lucky Tortoiseshell Kitten
The Ever Project

ASCPA Donations

The Society was formed to alleviate the injustices animals faced then, and we continue to battle cruelty today. Whether it's saving a pet who has been accidentally poisoned, fighting to pass humane laws, rescuing animals from abuse or sharing resources wi

ATHLETES FOR A CURE

Lensmasters Writing for ATHLETES FOR A CURE

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for ATHLETES FOR A CURE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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ATHLETES FOR A CURE Donations

Athletes for a Cure is the sports fundraising initiative of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. We provide athletes in all sports a fundraising platform for any event they choose, anytime, anywhere.

BIG CAT RESCUE

Lensmasters Writing for BIG CAT RESCUE

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written For BIG CAT RESCUE

July 6 WINNER - Free Tony the Tiger by AJ2008

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BIG CAT RESCUE Donations

Devoted to rescuing and housing exotic cats who have been abused, abandoned, bred to be pets, retired from performing acts, or saved from becoming fur coats, and to educating the public about them.

BLACKHAWK CENTER

Lensmasters Writing for BLACKHAWK CENTER

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for BLACKHAWK CENTER

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations for BLACKHAWK CENTER ANIMAL RESCUE

The BuckHawk Center is a nonprofit organization providing rescue, rehabilitation and adoption where possible for animals in need, located in Southern Missouri.

BLUE MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE

Lensmasters Writing for Blue Mountain Wildlife

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for Blue Mountain Wildlife

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

August 16 WINNER - Pictures from Bogor Botanical Garden by Vanidiana

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BLUE MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE Donations

Blue Mountain Wildlife provides caring people a place to bring injured wildlife for the specialized treatment needed to return to the wild, and increases awareness & appreciation of wildlife through public education.

BORROWED TIME EQUINE RESCUE

Lensmasters Writing for Borrowed Time Equine Rescue

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for BORROWED TIME EQUINE RESCUE

For the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

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Donations for BORROWED TIME EQUINE RESCUE

Borrowed Time Equine Rescue is a brand new Squidoo Supported Charity and the Donations Module will be added here when it is up and running.

We are dedicated to the rescue of horses, mules and donkeys. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all equines that are neglected, injured, unwanted and slaughter bound. We offer therapy for Disabled Veterans and others.

CAER FOOD SHELF

Lensmasters Writing for CAER

for the Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for CAER

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

July 16 WINNER - How To Get An Audience With The Pope by Janices7

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Donations for CAER FOOD SHELF

Community Aid Elk River (CAER) is a non-profit, community-based Christian organization, whose mission is to provide emergency food, clothing, furniture/household items, and limited financial assistance to needy families in and around Elk River, MN.

CAMP QUALITY

Lensmasters Writing for CAMP QUALITY

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for CAMP QUALITY

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

June 7 Winner - Summer Camp for Camp Quality by hlkljgk

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CAMP QUALITY Donations

We are a volunteer-run organization that provides free camping experiences and year-round support programs for children with cancer, and their families. Our programs are focused to care for the emotional needs of children with cancer and their families.

CHARACTERS OF CHARACTER

Lensmasters Writing for CHARACTERS OF CHARACTER

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for CHARACTERS OF CHARACTER

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

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More Lenses Written for CHARACTERS OF CHARACTER

for the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Contest

July 27 WINNER - Character Eduction On The Road by CofCJenny

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Donations for CHARACTERS OF CHARACTER

Characters of Character is committed to making a difference in the lives of as many children as possible. Our organization establishes a strong foundation for children to develop strong civic values.

CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND

Lensmasters Writing for Cheetah Conservation Fund

for Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for the Cheetah Conservation Fund

For the Summer Sunshine Award

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Cheetah Conservation Fund

The Cheetah Conservation Fund works to ensure the long-term survival of the cheetah and its ecosystem through a multi-disciplined and integrated conservation program of research and education.

CHIMP HAVEN

Lensmasters Writing for CHIMP HAVEN

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for CHIMP HAVEN

for the Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

July 26 WINNER - A Heaven For Chimpanzies by Vladi

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Donations for CHIMP HAVEN

Chimp Haven serves as The National Chimpanzee Sanctuary. We are an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide lifetime care for chimpanzees who have been retired from medical research, the entertainment industry or no longer wanted as

CHURCH! AT BETHANY

Lensmasters Writing for CHURCH! AT BETHANY

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for CHURCH! AT BETHANY

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

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CHURCH! AT BETHANY Donations

Church! at Bethany is located in the Bethany, Oregon area. Their Mission is to "Connect the Unconnected" to God and others through Jesus Christ.

CJ FOUNDATION FOR SIDS

Lensmasters Writing For The CJ Foundation For SIDS

Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for the CJ Foundation for Sids

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations For CJ Foundation for SIDS

The CJ Foundation is a national charity funding critical SIDS research projects and public education. The Foundation's goal is to increase public awareness of SIDS and to ensure a future where no parent is faced with the tragedy of losing a baby to SIDS.

DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Lensmasters Writing for DIABETES RESEARCH

For the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses written for DIABETES RESEARCH

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations for DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now.

DISPLACED PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL

Lensmasters writing for Displaced People International

for Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses written for Displaced People Intl.

For Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Displaced People International Donations

Displaced People International and its affiliation with various travelers assistance and senior nutrition programs is committed to individuals and families who are in crisis or transition and are disconnected from their support systems.

DOG TAGS FOR KIDS

Lensmasters Writing for DOG TAGS FOR KIDS

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

Lenses Written for DOG TAGS FOR KIDS

for The Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

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Donations for DOG TAGS FOR KIDS

Help send dog tags to soldiers in Iraq to send to their kids. From a Parent Overseas to a Child at Home. You can help by donating today.

DONNABELLA'S ANGELS

Lensmasters Writing for DONNABELLA'S ANGELS

for the Summer Shineshine Award

Lenses Written for DONNABELLA ANGELS

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations

We are a non-profit dedicated to providing inspirational, healing art to medical clinics, patients, and caregivers. Our aim is to provide emotional support to patients and caregivers coping with a chronic or terminal illness.

DONORS CHOOSE

Lensmasters Writing for DONORS CHOOSE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for DONORS CHOOSE

for Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

June 28 WINNER - Donors Choose by LakeMom



July 30 WINNER - BBQ Side Dishes: Hot Off The Grill Barbecue by nDee

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Donations for DONORS CHOOSE

DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools.

DO SOMETHING.ORG

Lensmasters Writing for DO SOMETHING.ORG

Lenses Written for DO SOMETHING. ORG

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Donations for DOSOMETHING.ORG

DoSomething.org is a not-for-profit youth organization with a mission to inspire teens to take action! Do Something knows teenagers have the power to make a difference and works to empower a generation of doers by helping turn ideas and energy into action

EARTH JUSTICE

Lensmasters Writing for EARTH JUSTICE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for EARTH JUSTICE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

August 12 WINNER - ECOlunchbox Blue Water Bento Competition by Enslavedbyfaeries

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Donations for EARTH JUSTICE

Environmental law defender Earthjustice, the top American ecological law firm, because the earth needs a good lawyer. Formerly Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund.

ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION

Lensmasters Writing for ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION

for Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations for ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

ENVIROCORPS

Lensmasters Writing For EnviroCorps

for Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written For ENVIROCORPS

for Summer Sunshine Award Contest

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ENVIROCORPS DONATIONS

EnviroCorps is a nonprofit organization that provides you with self-directed opportunities to serve your community close to your home. Litter free roads and parks in one of our objectives available to anyone, anywhere at any time.

EPIC FARMS

Lensmasters Writing for EPIC FARMS

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

Lenses Written for EPIC FARMS

July 7 WINNER - Meet Sara by Wysiwigs

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Donations for EPIC FARMS

Epic Farms is a small family run non-profit striving to share the big picture with horses. We have kid-friendly programs geared toward area service organizations and small groups; our goal is to share the wonderful world of horses with everyone!

FIRST BOOK

Lensmasters Writing for FIRST BOOK

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for FIRST BOOK

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

June 24 WINNER - Summer Reading Fun: Great Books for Boys by Susan52



August 3 WINNER - Scrap Paper Sketches by Flynn_the_Cat



August 17 WINNER - Following the Yellow Brick Road Part 1 by grannysage

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Donations for FIRST BOOK

First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy—access to books. Since 1992, First Book has distributed over 60 million free and low-cost books in thousands of communities.

FOOD FOR EVERYONE

Lensmasters Writing for FOOD FOR EVERYONE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for FOOD FOR EVERYONE

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

June 21 WINNER - End Welfare by LindaJM



August 5 WINNER - My Mittleider Organic Garden by Steveffeo



August 10 WINNER - Easy Fresh Tuna Salad by Ecolicious

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FOOD FOR EVERYONE FOUNDATION Donations

The Food For Everyone Foundation's mission is to teach and assist families everywhere to grow successful and sustainable vegetable gardens, and really enjoy the experience.

FRIENDS OF THE PARK

Lensmasters Writing for Friends of the Park

for the Summer Contest

More lensmaster writing for FRIENDS OF THE PARK

More Lensmasters Writing for Friends of the Park

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Created For Friends of the Park

for the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award

Would you like to make a lens for Friends of the Park? Wow, that would be super. Please let me know so I can feature it here and thank you very much!

June 8 WINNER- 61 in 61 by Bevspaper



June 30 WINNER - Coromandel Peninsula North Island New Zealand by Spook



August 26 WINNER - this lens by Ohme

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More Lenses For FRIENDS OF THE PARK

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More Great Lenses for FRIENDS OF THE PARK

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More Lenses for FRIENDS OF THE PARK

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More Lenses Written for FRIENDS OF THE PARK

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

July 13 WINNER - Mimi's Birthday by AJ2006



July 22 WINNER - Pound Puppy to Diva by Momtothezoo



August 6 WINNER - Pet Owners Should Leave Their Pets At Home by Ohme

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FRIENDS OF THE PARK DONATIONS

This lens gives 100% to Friends of the Park

We are a group of concerned citizens interested in making Pendleton SC's Veterans Park the best it can be. We currently have a playground, walking trail, three picnic shelters, a concessions pavilion with restrooms, and three old ballfields.

GLOBAL GIVING

Lensmasters Writing for GLOBAL GIVING

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for GLOBAL GIVING

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

August 13 WINNER - Tropical Storm Agatha Wrecks Guatemala by athomeblogmom

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Donations for GLOBAL GIVING

Global Giving enables individuals and companies to find and support high-impact, grassroots social and economic development projects around the world.

GLOBAL YOUTH VILLAGE

Lensmasters Writing for GLOBAL YOUTH VILLAGE

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for GLOBAL YOUTH VILLAGE

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

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GLOBAL YOUTH VILLAGE Donations

The Global Youth Village brings together teenagers from the U.S. and more than 90 countries, and teaches them practical ways to create change in their world.

GRAMEEN

Lensmasters Writing for GRAMEEN

for Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for GRAMEEN

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

June 22 WINNER - Step Into Seattle Farmers Market by KarenKBTEN



August 24 WINNER - Frozen Grapes by JenofChicago

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Donations for GRAMEEN

Grameen Foundation uses microfinance and innovative technology to fight global poverty and bring opportunities to the world's poorest people. With tiny loans, financial services and technology, we help the poor, mostly women, start self-sustaining busines

HERO DOGS, INC

Lensmasters Writing for Hero Dogs, Inc

for Squioo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for Hero Dogs, Inc

For the Summer Sunshine Award

August 9 WINNER - Dogs Are a Girl's Best Friend by Amesip

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Donations for Hero Dogs, Inc

Hero Dogs is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to veterans of the USArmed Forces who have become injured or disabled in service to our nation.

HORSES FOR HEALING

Lensmasters Writing for HORSES FOR HEALING

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for HORSES FOR HEALING

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

July 2 WINNER - Healing for Horses by Carmel_Aaron

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HORSES FOR HEALING OF NWA Donations

Horses for Healing is a nonprofit, therapeutic riding center that helps special needs children across Northwest Arkansas grow mentally, physically, and emotionally.

HUMANE SOCIETY

Lensmasters Writing For Humane Society

for Summer Sunshine Award

More Lensmasters Writing for the HUMANE SOCIETY

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written For The Humane Society

For The Summer Sunshine Award

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More Lenses Written for the HUMANE SOCIETY

for the Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

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Humane Society Donations

The Humane Society of the United States seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals-a world that will also benefit people. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling th

INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Lensmasters Writing for INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

August 19 WINNER - Squidoo Themes and Color Codes by Greekgeek

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Donations for INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Since 1971, Inner-City Scholarship Fund has invested in the education of more than 116,000 students who live in some of the poorest neighborhoods. Today, 99% of our high school seniors graduate and of these 95% go on to college.

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Lensmasters Writing for JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

for Summer Sunshine Award

July 12 WINNER- Crohn's Disease - Humor Helps by Resabi

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Donations for JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

KIVA

Lensmasters Writing For Kiva

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for Kiva

for Summer Sunshine Award

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Kiva Donations

Kiva is the world's first online lending platform connecting online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe. Make a loan to an entrepreneur in the developing world for as little as $25.

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Lensmasters writing for THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Created for THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

June 16 WINNER - Top Ten Favourite Summer Songs by Waxing-Lyrical



August 11 WINNER - Charity Cancer Research by Micsan07

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Donations for THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the

LONGHOPES DONKEY SHELTER

Lensmasters Writing for LONGHOPES DONKEY SHELTER

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for LONGHOPES DONKEY SHELTER

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

July 20 WINNER - How To Live With Grief by SusannDuffy

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Donations for LONGHOPES

The mission of Longhopes Donkey Shelter, Inc. is to rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and find permanent homes for donkeys that would otherwise be destroyed for meat consumption overseas.

MARCH OF DIMES

Lensmasters Writing for the MARCH OF DIMES

For the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for MARCH OF DIMES

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

August 2 WINNER - What Do Genes Do by Skiesgreen

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MARCH OF DIMES Donations

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

MARINE PARENTS

Lensmasters Writing for MARINE PARENTS

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for MARINE PARENTS

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

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MARINE PARENTS Donations

MarineParents.com provides support, information and services for United States Marines and their families, and encourages troop support through community awareness programs such as Operation Prayers and Letters and The Care Package Project.

NORTHWEST WASHINGTON THEATER GROUP

Lensmasters Writing for NORTHWEST WASHINGTON THEATER GROUP

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for NORTHWEST WASHINGTON THEATER GROUP

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

June 15 WINNER - Ideas for Meatless Meals by stargazer00

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Donations for NORTHWEST WASHINGTON THEATER GROUP

NWTG is a non-profit theatre group located in Whatcom County, WA. Our aim is to be a teaching theatre group, enriching lives while producing quality entertainment. Our productions are family friendly and we invite anyone in the community to participate.

OPERATION HELMET

Lensmasters Writing for OPERATION HELMET

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for OPERATION HELMET

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

July 5 WINNER - My Lizard Brain by ChefKeem

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Donations for OPERATION HELMET

Operation Helmet is a 100% volunteer, non-partisan, charitable organization that provides helmet upgrade kits free of charge to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to those ordered to deploy in the near future.

PAWS ANIMAL KINGDOM

Lensmasters Writing for PAWS ANIMAL KINGDOM

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for PAWS ANIMAL KINGDOM

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

July 15 WINNER - Squidoo Guide and Tips for Squidoo Newbies by KathyT

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Donations for PAWS ANIMAL KINGDOM

Giving a voice to animals all over the world.

PEACE FIRST

Lensmasters Writing For Peace First

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written For Peace First

For the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Peace First Donations

Peace First is a nonprofit that partners with schools to build safe, effective school climates where children learn how to be engaged and active citizens.

POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL

Lensmasters Writing for Polar Bears International

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for the Polar Bears International

For the Summer Sunshine Award

July 21 WINNER - Plush Polar Teddy Bear by Prosperity66

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POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS

Polar Bears International is dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear through research and education.

POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION

Lensmasters Writing For The POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION

Summer Sunshine Award for Charity Contest

Lenses Written for the POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

June 11 WINNER- Tips For Preventing Children From Being Kidnapped by WeddingZazzle



July 28 WINNER - Jimmy Wayne by ChloeCavenaugh

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Donations for the POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION

The Polly Klaas® Foundation is a national nonprofit that helps find missing children, prevents children from going missing, and promotes laws like Amber Alert that help keep children safe.

PROJECT BREAD

Lensmasters Writing for PROJECT BREAD

for the Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

Lenses Written for PROJECT BREAD

Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

August 20 WINNER - The Walk for Hunger by Christene

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Donations for PROJECT BREAD

Project Bread is a new charity and it's Donation Box will be added when available.

Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger is Massachusetts leading anti-hunger organization, dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ultimately ending hunger in Massachusetts.

R.E.A.C.H.

Lensmasters Writing for REACH

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written For REACH

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations for R.E.A.C.H.

With Wings & a Halo . R.E.A.C.H. a Child! Indiana's mission is to put a smile on the face of a Hoosier child in a time of need by providing first-responders with packs containing 10-12 new children's books they can distribute to kids in a crisis situation

ROOM TO READ

Lensmasters Writing for ROOM TO READ

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for ROOM TO READ

For the Summer Sunshine Award

July 24 WINNER - Professional Squids: Integrating Squidoo and Zazzle by Lakeerieartists



July 29 WINNER - Ramona and Beezus: from a Book to a Movie by Vallain

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Donations for ROOM TO READ

Room to Read partner with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children's literature, constructing schools, providing education to girls and estab

RYAN'S HEART

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For Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written For RYAN'S HEART

for Summer Sunshine Award Contest

July 1 WINNER - Taking Things for Granted by Teacher2

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RYAN'S HEART Donations

Ryan's Heart provides grief support to children and their families. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping bereaved children learn to cope with their grief over the loss of a parent or a loved one.

SALVATION ARMY

Lensmasters Writing for SALVATION ARMY

for the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for the SALVATION ARMY

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

June 23 WINNER-Best Counter-Service or Quick Service Meals at Walt Disney World Resort and Theme Parks by BuildABetterMouseTrip



August 27 WINNER and MOST NOMINATIONS - Best Timbrel Music by bechand

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Donations for SALVATION ARMY

Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Salvation Army Indiana Division is committed to Doing the Most Good for our neighbors in need, right here in central Indiana and beyond. The hungry and homeless, abused and addicted: Your generosity goes here. Thanks!

SAVE THE CHILDREN

Lensmasters Writing for SAVE THE CHILDREN

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

More Lensmasters Writing for Save The Children

Lenses Written for SAVE THE CHILDREN

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

June 10 WINNER - Giving More by BigBlueGirl



July 14 WINNER - Knickerbocker Glory Dessert by Stazjia

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SAVE THE CHILDREN Donations

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us

SHARE OUR STRENGTH

Lensmasters Writing for SHARE OUR STRENGTH

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Created for SHARE OUR STRENGTH

For Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

August 23 WINNER - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Berks Co, Pennsylvania by Pastiche

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SHARE OUR STRENGTH DONATIONS

Share Our Strength is the leading national organization working to end childhood hunger in America. We weave together a net of community groups, activists and food programs to catch every at-risk child and make sure no kid in America grows up hungry.

SOLDIER'S ANGELS

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for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest

Lenses Written for SOLDIER'S ANGELS

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations for SOLDIER'S ANGELS

Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led nonprofit that encompasses over 20 different teams and programs. They send letters, care packages, and comfort items to deployed American service members, and we support their families here at home.

SQUIDOO CHARITY FUND

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for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for SQUIDOO CHARITY FUND

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

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SQUIDOO CHARITY FUND Donations

The Squidoo Charity Fund has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. Thanks to the Squidoo community, we've built schools in Cambodia, given underprivileged classrooms computers and software, funded important reseach against Juvenile Diabetes

TLC ANIMAL SHELTER

Lensmasters Writing For TLC Animal Shelter

For Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for TLC Animal Shelter

for Summer Sunshine Award

July 23 WINNER - Intensive Farming of Chickens Should Be Banned by NanLT

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TLC ANIMAL SHELTER Donations

T.L.C. has served Homer Glen and Will County Illinois as a private, non-profit, humane society, dedicated to the prevention of abuse, neglect, and cruelty to animals. The shelter provides refuge for an average of three to four thousand animals yearly.

VIVA LA MUSICA

Lensmasters Writing for VIVA LA MUSICA

for the Summer Sunshine Award for Charity

Lenses Written for Viva La Musica

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

June 25 WINNER - Mozart's Requiem by VivalaMusica

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Donations for VIVA LA MUSICA

Viva la Musica's mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain with passionate, quality performances of noteworthy music from diverse cultures and eras.

WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Lensmasters Writing for WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

August 25 WINNER - The Ultimate Manta Ray Experience by LotusPetalYoga

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Donations for WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY

The Wild Animal Sanctuary, formerly the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center, near Denver, CO and is a state and federally licensed zoological facility. They have been rescuing exotic wildlife and endangered species since 1980. The residents of our

WOMEN'S FUTURE BENEFITS

Lensmasters Writing for WOMEN'S FUTURE BENEFITS

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

Lenses Written for WOMEN'S FUTURE BENEFITS

for the Summer Sunshine Award

June 9 Winner - Growing Old Is Good by theraggededge

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WOMEN'S FUTURE BENEFITS Donations

Womens Future Benefit: ending the cycle of poverty through Fair Trade for women, children, and disabled in the world.

WOMEN'S PEACE CAMPAIGN

Lensmasters Writing for WOMEN'S PEACE CAMPAIGN

For the Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for WOMEN'S PEACE CAMPAIGN

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

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Donations for WOMEN'S PEACE CAMPAIGN

The Women's Peace Campaign helps women find peace within and share it with others.

YOUNG INVENTORS INTERNATIONAL

Lensmasters Writing for YOUNG INVENTORS INTERNATIONAL

for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award

Lenses Written for YOUNG INVENTORS INTERNATIONAL

for the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity

June 17 WINNER - What To Do On Your Cruise Excusion in Tallinn, Estonia
by Treasures by Brenda

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Donations for YOUNG INVENTORS INTERNATIONAL

Young Inventors International Inc. (YII) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to help driven and outstanding engineering and science university students develop their skills and networks of professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.

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Thank You, Angels

for Blessing This Lens!

A Special Thank You
To These Squidoo Angels
Who Have
Blessed This Lens!
Bless Your Hearts!
I think the blessings on this lens
are intended to be shared with all
these great lenses that are
featured here!

More Angel Blessings!

Thank you so much!

REMINDER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINATIONS

Thank You

and Good Luck To All These Great Charities!

Thank you, Squidoo! This contest is such a wonderful way to further help these many worthwhile Squidoo Non Profit Charity Partners!

Thank you to all these generous lensmasters who are helping their favorite cause!

Thank you to all the charitable organizations throughout the world who work to make it a better place!

WOW, This Lens Wins on August 26th

Thank you for your visits and nominations!

Do you have a lens published after May 1, 2010 that has been nominated for the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award? If so, please tell me about it in this guestbook so I can feature it here.

I am so proud to announce that this lens won the contest on August 26, 2010. It has been a lot of work but it sure has paid off and I want to thank everyone who visited, nominated, and allowed me to feature their lenses here.
Friends of the Park thanks you!



THE SQUIDOO SUMMER SUNSHINE AWARD CONTEST FOR CHARITY IS OFFICIALLY OVER AND WAS A HUGE SUCCESS WITH SQUIDOO GIVING AWAY $11,880

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