Uniting Distant Stars Update 10/1/2023 - Recap of 10th Anniversary Event and much
Wow! September was an amazing month. Heather Cannon, UDS Co-Founder/Executive Director, provided an update on what happened in September and what is coming up in October and November.
01:32 Happy October Birthdays. Facebook Birthday Reminders (https://www.facebook.com/unitingdistantstars). Thank you to Kelvin, Tashie, Adam, and Asneth Birthday Fundraisers! Email info@unitingdistantstars.com if you like to fundraise for specific needs.
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03:45 Recap of the 9/23/23 10th Anniversary Event from how much was raised, thanking our sponsors, donors, and volunteers. See links to videos and blog posts after the video chapters.
10:19 Sundance Family Foundation $1,000 Grant. Read the blog post: https://www.unitingdistantstars.com/2023/09/thank-you-sundance-family-foundation-for-a-1000-grant.html/
11:28 Remember to add us to your PayPal Checkout to donate $1. Every dollar counts. https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1443070
11:50 Second reminder to subscribe to YouTube.
12:05 Star Champion Monthly Donor Program. Learn more: https://www.unitingdistantstars.com/donate/star-champion-monthly-donor-program/. 14:20 UDS Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop, a virtual event by We Sparkle
15:27 October, will feature the 2022 Star Reflections on all our social media channels.
15:59 Sixth vocational graduations are pending until Liberia’s 10/10/23 elections are over, but we are recruiting for the seventh cohort.
16:40 Save the Date for Give to Max the Day is 11/16/23.
16:55 Next Virtual Tea Time is Saturday, 10/28/23, from 10 AM to 11 AM CST. Registration details will be coming soon.
18:24 Opened the UDS Academy on 9/11/23 and added 10th and 11th grades. Read our blog post: https://www.unitingdistantstars.com/2023/09/welcome-back-academic-students-on-september-11-2023.html/
22:18 Heather closes with her thanks to everyone for all their support. If you are interested in volunteering, email info@unitingdistantstars.com.
10th Anniversary Event Links:
1) Kelvin Fomba appreciates everyone and shares their impact at the 10th Anniversary Event https://youtu.be/NSbSiQ6KEcA?si=SXb4iimixJuz712s
2) Uniting Distant Stars 10-Year Anniversary - Our History in Photos https://youtu.be/0vuNPUW0HuE?si=oHkel-keaXN7xGiD
3)Thank You For Making Our 10th Anniversary Event a Success! https://www.unitingdistantstars.com/2023/09/thank-you-for-making-our-10th-anniversary-event-a-success.html/