…It’s here! The long awaited for Upbeat film trailer. I know you’re excited! It’s the best Chrismahanukwanzakah present our editor Christian could ever give me… and YOU!
According to the above link, Virgin Mobile USA created the holiday for a 2004 Commercial… well come on Virgin Mobile USA — and every other company/person/foundation – we’re celebrating it here on the Upbeat blog… so you can give a little gift, too. Click the Chipin button on the right to compete with Christian for the best Chrismahanukwanzakah present in the whole wide world. Not only will you make me happy, but also 12 Million Orphans in Sub-Saharan Africa.
That’s right. The UN estimates there are at least 12 million AIDS orphans in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2008 UN AIDS report. And guess what we’re doing with the money? All monies donated here go to production costs of Upbeat. Once Upbeat is complete, it will be totally owned by Music for Life and the African Children’s Choir™… and they will use the film to show the world the dignity, beauty and unlimited potential of the African Child. All of the proceeds of sales of the film will be used to help more of these 12 Million Orphans — enabling them to make a difference in their own country as they lead fulfilling lives — — bringing music for today and hope for tomorrow.
Come join in with us as we celebrate this very special holiday in the spirit of what all three holidays started as – miracles of life and light and times to give.
Here is our Chrismahanukwanzakah gift to you— enjoy!
PS – We’re giving you an early New Year’s gift as well… the African Children’s Choir currently touring the N. American west coast will be on the Jay Leno Show TONIGHT! Hopefully you will be able to spot Stella and Jonah— we’ll give you a hint about your post-holiday gift— they might also be seen here soon. Cheers!
PPS – If you get your donations in on Chip-in or checks post-marked and sent by Dec 31st— you get to write the gift off on your taxes for this year!!! Another gift from team Upbeat to you!