16 days to go. please help me help 12 causes/communities.

125 people have believed in The Global Citizen Project and pledged $9,620 towards the $20,000 goal. Thanks to each and every person who has recognized how I can contribute to multiple communities, help highlight their needs and inspire others to get involved. I can't do this without your help, and appreciate the overwhelming amounts of love, enthusiasm and support you've shown me. Thank you.

Sending huge hugs to the latest backers:

Colorado Springs' own United States Figure Skating Association TEAM USA Member Jeremy Abbott. You can follow him at the Olympics (woo hoo!) on Twitter or on his official website. GO JEREMY GO! I'm so incredibly proud of you.  

Rebecca Pang, Oahu PR executive who enjoys travel, shopping, dining, arts, nightlife and lots of naps in between. As far as Hawaii's various CVB's go, you won't find a more on-the-ball publicist than Rebecca. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter here.

Kelly Nix, thanks for increasing your pledge -- you are going to love your dinner at Cachagua Store.

new backer reward - three night stay at the royal hawaiian, a luxury collection resort

Fronting Waikiki Beach, the iconic “Pink Palace of the Pacific” opened in 1927 and features exquisitely decorated guest rooms, dramatic architectural design and rich cultural history. The enclave of Hollywood stars, heads of state and international jet setters, the resort reopened last year after a $60 million renovation with a grand opening gala in March 2009. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is home to the famed Mai Tai Bar, the celebrated Monarch Room and award-winning Azure Restaurant.


The value of this stay is $1,770, but it can be yours with a $1000 pledge to The Global Citizen Project.

Disclaimer: No redeemable cash value. Subject to availability, blackout dates may apply.
Valid until: 2/28/2011

new backer reward. three night stay at four seasons resort lana'i at manele bay

So maybe it's not exactly affordable luxury, but this three-night stay at Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay in an Ocean View Room is one heckuva deal if you consider that a $1,500 pledge to The Global Citizen Project is good for a stay valued at $2,849.75. It's perfect for a long weekend from the West Coast or part of an island-hopping adventure in Hawaii. Sending a big thank you West across the Pacific Ocean to Katie at Four Seasons Lana'i for her generous support of The Global Citizen Project.




Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay
Discover an ocean-side paradise bordering a marine preserve that teems with colourful reef fish and protected species such as green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Laze on the white-sand beach or golf on two world-ranked courses. Explore this untouched island playground, and experience your own private Hawaii.

Ocean View Room
Offering 576 square feet (59 square meters), spacious Ocean View Rooms enjoy views of Hulopo‘e Bay and the surrounding coastline. Settle back in rustic wicker furniture and savor the feel of an exotic tropical island on your own spacious, private lanai (balcony).

The value of this stay is $2,849.75.