Welcome Message
Hi Everyone!
I am so excited to announce the launch of my foundation, The Avril Lavigne Foundation. I have always looked for ways to give back because I think it’s a responsibility we all share. The Avril Lavigne Foundation will allow me to support the causes I really care about in a more meaningful way, and hopefully inspire you to join us. I also really want your help in shaping The Avril Lavigne Foundation, so I will be asking you guys for feedback along the way. Be sure and sign up on the site so that I can keep you updated on what The Avril Lavigne Foundation is doing. Check back for updates and new ways you can get involved!
Love,
Avril
Our Mission
The Avril Lavigne Foundation R.O.C.K.S. Respect, Opportunity, Choices, Knowledge, and Strength in support of children and youth living with serious illnesses and disabilities.
It is our mission to:
- Respect the needs of all children and youth, no matter their circumstances, and encourage others to do the same;
- Create the Opportunity for children and youth with serious illnesses or disabilities to follow their dreams;
- Offer Choices so children and youth see they have many options in life and not just a single path defined by their circumstances;
- Provide Knowledge about what is possible to children, youth and their families through new program ideas that The Avril Lavigne Foundation will support and help expand;
- Give kids and their families the Strength to face their daily challenges.
From Avril's Blog
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Hi Everyone, Great news! A special t-shirt I’ve designed with Live Nation to support the Avril Lavigne Foundation is now available at my shows on the Black Star Tour in Canada! For every stop on the Canada tour, I’ve had the opportunity to invite youth from local Easter Seals affiliates to attend my show. Being able to see them at my shows every night reminds me of what inspired me to create the Avril Lavigne Foundation. We’ve been working hard this year at the Foundation with our partners to design programs and mobilize support for children with serious illnesses or disabilities. I blogged about the start of the Avril Lavigne Rockstar Club in Topeka, Kansas last week – that was just the beginning of some of the great stuff we have planned for the Foundation. I hope those of you who are attending my shows in Canada will stop by the merch stand and show your support. Thanks! Xo, Avril
Recent News
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Apr102012
Last month Avril visited the Avril Lavigne Rockstar Club at Easter Seals in Southern California. She made chimes, danced, and sang karaoke with the kids who participate in the Rockstar Club. Click here to view photos from our visit.
We also spoke with one of the moms whose son participates in the Rockstar Club. She wrote Avril the below letter, which we wanted to share with our supporters. Your donations to the Avril Lavigne Foundation help make a difference!
“Dear Avril,
I just want to thank you for your commitment to helping children with disabilities and your work with Easter Seals. The Easter Seals program has been vital for my son to have after-care once school is over. He goes to Easter Seals with peers with disabilities and they have activities that are meaningful to them; singing, computers, videos and most importantly music.
There is just something universal about the importance and understanding of music to the brain that these children, with cognitive disabilities, understand. My son, Timmy is nonverbal and has autism. Since 6 mos old he has always responded to music. He can read and is absolutely mesmerized and motivated by the karaoke machine. Thank you again for improving the quality of my son’s and all of the children’s experience at Easter Seals.
Sincerely,
Corky”
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Apr052012
Offers Exclusive Videos from the Singer/Songwriter as Thank You to Customers who Support its Annual April Campaign for Easter Seals and Special Olympics
PLESANTON, Calif. (PRWEB) April 04, 2012
Safeway Inc. today launched its annual Support for People with Disabilities fundraising campaign to benefit Easter Seals, Special Olympics and an array of organizations that help people with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives.
This year, as a way to thank the thousands of customers and employees who generously support the campaign, Safeway is partnering with award-winning singer/songwriter and philanthropist Avril Lavigne and The Avril Lavigne Foundation to bring a new, exclusive video element and enhanced fundraising to the April effort.
“We are honored to be working with The Avril Lavigne Foundation to build even more excitement for our disabilities campaign and give our customers something unique as a thank you for their support – exclusive access to go behind the scenes with Avril,” said Larree Renda, Safeway Executive Vice President and Chair of the Safeway Foundation.
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Mar212012
Facebook Timeline is coming to the Avril Lavigne Foundation Facebook Page and we need a new cover photo! That’s why we’re asking our fans & supporters to help us come up with a new design.
The ideal cover photo will embody the Avril Lavigne Foundation’s R.O.C.K.S. mission – providing Respect, Opportunity, Choices, Knowledge and Strength in support of children with serious illnesses or disabilities.
Term:
Submit your designs for our cover photo by March 28, 2012 at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time to contact@theavrillavignefoundation.org with the subject “Facebook Cover Photo Contest” in the header. By submitting an entry, each contestant agrees to rules of the contest outlined below.
The winner will be contacted via email within two weeks of the contest submission deadline, and the winning design will be posted to https://www.facebook.com/theavrillavignefoundation for a minimum of one week during the month of April 2012.
Judging:
Avril Lavigne and The Avril Lavigne Foundation team will choose the winning design.
Prize:
The winner will receive a personalized autograph and Avril Lavigne merchandise grab bag.
Additional Details:
All submissions must be original works. The use of the Avril Lavigne Foundation Logo is encouraged and permitted.
By submitting an entry, entrants (including the parents or legal guardians of entrants who are minors) acknowledge and agree that The Avril Lavigne Foundation shall be the sole owner of any and all rights in and to the design included with the entry, including any and all rights with respect to the copyright of such design and any derivative use thereof. Entrants (including the parents or legal guardians of entrants who are minors) expressly acknowledge and agree that all copyrights or other rights connected with the designs shall be the sole and exclusive property of The Avril Lavigne Foundation, and entrants (including the parents or legal guardians of entrants who are minors) agree that they will not use such designs without the express written permission of The Avril Lavigne Foundation. The Avril Lavigne Foundation will not be required to pay any consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.
The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. The Avril Lavigne Foundation reserves the right to cancel the contest or modify these rules at its discretion. Decisions of the Avril Lavigne Foundation will be final.
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Mar052012
Another great update from Easter Seals! This time it’s from Easter Seals Southern California, where the Avril Lavigne Rockstar Club supports after school music lessons where kids make and play their own musical instruments. The program was also able to purchase new music equipment including an electronic drum set, keyboard and karaoke machine. “Everyone is so excited and happy about the new ‘Rock Star Club’ at College View,” says Easter Seals Program Director Rene Guevara. “It has been impressive to see a large group of children paying attention and learning basic concepts about music and instruments. Parents who showed up to pick up their children during class joined in, too.” Sounds like fun!
