It's Cool to Be Part of the "Live With Passion"

It is time for the official kick-off of the 7^th Annual Live with Passion!

The LWP has always been a successful fundraiser for the PVs and this year we have our goal set high. This specific event can help determine the longevity of the PVs, so it is up to you to help the PVs continue past this summer. Get involved! Be a sponsor, host an event, participate in an event, or better yet, all three!

• Sponsors – This year instead of t-shirts we will be doing string bags. We thought these might be more useful for people, and especially good for taking to sites in the summer   : )  We still need to have sponsors, but with less printable space, we will just be printing the names and not the logos of each sponsor. We have a pretty quick turnaround with our printer, so we are asking for all sponsor names to be in by Friday, April 4^th. These sponsors, with a donation of as little of $50 each, help underwrite all the costs associated with the LWP (bags, mailings, materials), so all funds raised go 100% to the programs of the PVs. See attached LWP Sponsor sheet for more information.

• Date – Instead of having a specific date, we are aiming to have the majority of the events in the spring, allowing for flexibility with your schedules. The bags will be available by the end of April.

• Events – Be creative, pretty much anything can be turned into a fundraiser. Examples of past events:  wine tasting, bingo, raffles, potlucks, garage sales, bike rides, runs, walks, haircuts, hikes, music concerts, planting, soup suppers, dress down days at school, etc. The LWP is a great chance to gather your friends and family together and help support the PVs.

• Publicity – Please let us know when you plan your event and what it is, so we can include it on our LWP Blog (www.pvlivewithpassion.blogspot.com ) and website. The blog is a great place to check out past events and get an idea of the history of the rich history of the LWP. If you need any assistance in creating flyers or other marketing information, let us know we would be happy to help.

If you have ANY questions about the LWP, please do not hesitate to ask. We would be happy to help you in any way.

Brooklyn Live with Passion

During the Peace Camp in Brooklyn a group of volunteers walked across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge for a Live With Passion event.  Despite the rain and some obstructed views due to bridge repair work, the volunteers persevered.  The walk was filled with good conversation and memorable moments.  The day way enjoyed by local New Yorkers and visitors alike.

Australia Live with Passion

On June 3 there was an international Live With Passion event at Kings Park in Perth, Australia!  Volunteers, friends, and family enjoyed a beautiful day of walking in the warm sun of “Down Under”.  The views of both nature and the city along with the wonderful companionship made the day a reminder of what the PVs are all about no matter where in the world they are.  

New York Ride/Hike with Passion

This past Sunday, there was a Ride/Hike with Passion event ending in Elmsford, NY.  One PV, Ed, rode his bike 25+ miles from Yonkers to Elmsford, NY, through parts of the Bronx Greenway, and the South and North County Trailways (the old New York Central Putnam Division Rail Trail), while Peggy, his wife, hiked 2.5 miles from Tarrytown to Elmsford, on the same trail.  They finished their journeys together and enjoyed some much-needed rest and recuperation at the Captain Lawrence Brewery.

If you would like to support Ed and Peggy's efforts in this year's Live with Passion, please make a donation using the button on the right. You can specify on the memo line that you are supporting them and we will let them know of your generous donation.

Seattle Live With Passion

This past Friday, the Seattle area held its LWP on a beautiful night in the Pacific Northwest. We had a wonderful turnout of friends, family and the PVs that were in town for the Seattle PV program. There was wonderful food, conversation, bubbles and of course, a little pickle-ball. (For those unfamiliar with pickle-ball, it is like playing life-size ping pong on a small tennis court.) Thank you to everyone who came and for your support of the PV Volunteers!

NJ Wine Tasting

All are invited to a special wine tasting event, with all proceeds going to help support the PV Volunteers.

PV Volunteers NJ Wine Tasting Benefit
Saturday, May 4th
7:30pm-11:30pm
Westfield, NJ

Every person or couple attending is asked to bring two bottles of wine with them. One bottle is used for tasting and the other will be put up for silent auction.

If you would like to attend or would like more information on the event, please contact Mary Eileen at mfay@ucesc.org

Live with Passion is Almost Here!

It isn't too late to plan a LWP event! If you are busy on the "official LWP" weekend, don't let that stop you. We have events happening all through April and May and beyond.  The important thing is to get involved!  Remember it doesn't have to be something big or elaborate it can be a walk around your neighborhood, a potluck dinner with family and friends, or even litter cleanup. Let your imaginations soar!

The Live with Passion t-shirts have been printed and are en-route as we speak. If you are holding an event, please let us know numbers and sizes of shirts you need sent to you. In the email, please also include the address to which you would like the t-shirts sent.

PV Live with Passion!