Travel Bloggers + Good Cause = Passports with Purpose
01. Dec, 2008 
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What if the same people who traveled around the world, could help end hunger? Or stop AIDS? Or promote gender equality? What if, by teaming up with almost 50 other travel blogs, we could raise cash for a program who is doing exactly this kind of work?
Well, four ladies in Seattle think we can. I happen to agree.
This December, I’m participating in Passports with Purpose- a travel blogging driven initiative to raise funds for Heifer International. The best part? We’re giving stuff away.
I’ve ponied up two of my favorite things: a vagabonding backpack from REI and an XL travel towel (the kind the folds up to pocket sized, is anti-bacterial and is probably the best piece of gear you’ll own). If you win, I’ll ship these out direct from REI to you. Yup, you get them both. But first you have to make a donation (see below).
Here’s the deal. Go to the Passports with Purpose page to see all the available prizes. Then go to the First Giving page to make your donation (we’re asking for $10). In the comments reference the prize you want (the vagabonding backpack and travel towel) or just the prize code E02.
I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the organizers of Passports with Purpose and to Viking River Cruises who kindly sponsored me for this event.
So what are you waiting for! Go!
What a great idea! I’ll check this out.
Stevo´s last blog post..no sneeze-shield required
Oh I should also mention that the backpack is available in black!
Great cause. Pam and co are doing a great thing!
Nomadic Matt´s last blog post..The Low Down on the Trouble in Thailand
Christine- So glad you’re participating! I’m also participating through my own blog and with the Matador editors, and encourage your readers to check out a couple other prizes:
-Cooking lessons + dinner for 4 with private chef (ideal for folks in NYC, valued at $600).
Info on that prize is here:
http://collazoprojects.com/2008/12/01/passports-with-purpose/
-Prize pack from Matador’s editorial team, full of books, videos, journals, and other goodies.
Info on that prize is here: http://matadorpulse.com/matador-participates-in-passports-with-purpose-you-can-win/
And if you win, let us know!
Julie´s last blog post..Passports With Purpose
Hi,
This is a good and creative idea.
It’s good to see that each passing day, bloggers get more united to support worthy causes.
Wish you a Merry Christmas,
José
Why this web site do not have other languages support?
great you are doing a good think for a cause..
Keep up the hard work!!
hh.. good one