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Ivorian Healthcare Project

Bringing music fans together, raising awareness and fundraising for pediatric centers in Africa

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Ivorian Healthcare Project

Ivorian Healthcare Project

Ivorian Healthcare Project

Ivorian Healthcare Project

Ivorian Healthcare Project

Bringing music fans together, raising awareness and fundraising for pediatric centers in Africa

Bringing music fans together, raising awareness and fundraising for pediatric centers in Africa

Bringing music fans together, raising awareness and fundraising for pediatric centers in Africa

Bringing music fans together, raising awareness and fundraising for pediatric centers in Africa

Ibrahim Diané
Ibrahim Diané
Ibrahim Diané
Ibrahim Diané
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$25,595 USD 326 backers
102% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Did You Know

More than 2 million tons of medical waste is generated every year from American hospitals.  More importantly, of these 2 million tons, much of the waste is often discarded due to cosmetic damage or strict US regulatory standards, and is still serviceable in other parts of the world. 

In effect, the simple act of salvaging and redristributing this material could help prevent millions of the child mortalities that occur every year in developing nations because children are deprived of access to adequate medical resources.

Objective

Our objective is simple: to collect surplus medical equipment and supplies.  They will be distributed to pediatric centers in Africa.

How It Works

By partnering with MedShare (www.medshare.org), an Atlanta based 501(c)3, and  the Children of Africa Foundation (www.childrenofafrica.org), we intend to:  

  1. Solicit hospitals and manufacturers in the United States
  2. Load the items into a tractor-trailer size shipping container
  3. Arrange for the delivery of this container to the Ivory Coast

Goal

Our goal is to send at least one shipping container.  While it will cost approximately $22,000 to sponsor an entire container, each container will contain over $150,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies. 

For every $1 donated, almost $7 worth of material will be delivered.  

Please join us in our efforts to fill the gap between surplus and need!  

 

FAQ's

Who is organizing this campaign? 

For more information on Live From The Republic ("LFTR"), please visit our website (www.livefromtherepublic.com) or follow us on Twitter/Instagram (@liveftrepublic).

Who is Ryan Leslie?

Ryan Leslie is widely regarded as one of the most talented musicians in the entertainment industry.  As the founder of Next Selection Music Group, his many accomplishments include:

  1. Harvard Graduate – at 19 years of age
  2. ASCAP Award Songwriter – Beyonce, Usher, Kanye
  3. Grammy Award Nominee – Best Contemporary R&B Album
  4. Online Video Pioneer – 50M views on YouTube

Are contributions to this campaign tax deductible?

All proceeds from our online campaign will be contributed directly to MedShare.  MedShare is a 501c(3) tax exempt charitable organization under IRS section 170(b)(2)(iii), so we will be able to provide you with a federal tax identification number.  Gifts to MedShare are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

 

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General Contribution

$1 USD
Pledge $1 or more. Thank you for your contribution! Every dollar helps.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
9 claimed

Campaign Poster

$10 USD
Digital copy of our campaign poster which will be signed by the organizers as well as our global ambassador
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
8 claimed

1 Campaign T-Shirt

$25 USD
You will be able to choose from various styles and colors being offered (pictures displayed below). Sizes will include: S, M, L, XL. Please add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
88 claimed

Autographed R-Les T-Shirt

$35 USD
Autographed special edition Ryan Leslie X LFTR crew neck T-shirt. Designed by Ryan and worn on the Black Mozart Tour. Sizes will include: S, M, L, XL. Please add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
48 claimed

2 Campaign T-Shirts

$40 USD
You will be able to choose from various styles and colors being offered (pictures displayed below). Sizes will include: S, M, L, XL. Please add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
22 claimed

3 Campaign T-Shirts & 1 Poster

$70 USD
You will be able to choose from various styles and colors being offered (pictures displayed below). Sizes will include: S, M, L, XL. Please add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
13 claimed

Ryan Leslie CD Trilogy

$130 USD
Autographed copies of 3 studio albums produced, written, and recorded by our global ambassador. The trilogy will include the following albums: Ryan Leslie, Translation, Les is More. You will also be provided with 1 campaign T-shirt and 1 signed campaign poster.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
5 out of 50 of claimed

R-LES "Thank You" Voicemail

$300 USD
"Thank you" voicemail message from our global ambassador, Ryan Leslie. An LFTR representative will contact you beforehand in order to find out more information about your personal endeavors. This will allow Ryan to personalize each message.
Estimated Shipping
June 2013
1 out of 5 of claimed

Official Sponsorship

$2,500 USD
Name or logo will appear on our website as an official sponsor. You will also be provided with 3 signed copies of the CD trilogy, 3 campaign T-shirts and 3 signed campaign posters.
Estimated Shipping
May 2013
1 out of 4 of claimed
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