Each year, Sellbits.com chooses a charity to donate too. This year we have chosen the St. Baldrick's Foundation to help conquer kids' cancer.
During the months of March and April, 25% of all listing fees accrued from members listing items on Sellbits will be donated to the St. Baldrick's Foundation to support childhood cancer research. For the remainder of the year, we will be donating 2% of all listing fees to the foundation.
So how much will be donated?
Because each listing is only $1.00, 25 cents will be donated to St. Baldrick's. Now, if someone upgrades their listing to either bold or featured, the amount donated will increase. Example: If a member lists an item and has it upgraded to bold and featured, the cost would be $7.00 and we will donate $1.75. Our goal is to raise $50,000 for St. Baldrick's and with your help, we will succeed!
Information about the St. Bladricks Foundation (This information was taken from the St. Baldrick's website)
What began as a challenge between a few friends has since grown into the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Since 2000, over 115,000 heads have been shorn in solidarity with kids with cancer and more than 2,900 head-shaving events have taken place in 24 countries and 50 US states, raising over $71 million.
The Foundation now funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. More than 106,000 volunteers have shaved their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family – each one becoming a walking billboard for the cause!
At a St. Baldrick's event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are beaming as their friends and family members proudly display their newly shorn heads. Volunteers and donors see it can be fun to support a serious cause. Young cancer patients and survivors see how many people care. And researchers see St. Baldrick's funds helping to find cures!
Additional Information
If you would like additional information about the St. Baldricks Foundation, please visit St. Baldrick's Foundation. Thanks again to everyone for helping out this wonderful cause!