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Clay Nation News: April 19, 2007
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Clay Visits Afghanistan - Fundraising Challenge!
Clay recently returned from a five day field mission to Afghanistan with UNICEF as part of his Goodwill Ambassador duties. The purpose of the mission was to observe and report on UNICEF's programs in education and healthcare for women and children. Clay wrote about his experiences in UNICEF's field notes blog and a short video on his work can be seen on the international UNICEF site. He visited schools and health clinics and administered an oral polio vaccine to an Afghani baby. At the end of his visit, he met with the international press about his observations, where spoke about the progress Afghanistan has made and the work still to be done. The Insider also reported on Clay's trip this week.
Upon his return, UNICEF published Clay's Appeal for Afghanistan and issued a challenge to raise $100,000 in 10 days. The goal was reached in just 7 days and the last reported donation level was $150,802.31. UNICEF wants to see if the original challenge can be doubled to bring even more school supplies to the children of this devastated and beautiful region. According to UNICEF, "If this campaign raises $200,000, UNICEF could provide 333 tents or 970 water pumps. What a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of thousands of kids in Afghanistan." Let's help push the number over $200,000! To donate, please visit Clay's Appeal page.
Handy links:
To donate
UNICEF Field Notes Blog
Clay's UNICEF Blog
Video of Clay in Afghanistan
UNICEF Press Release
Six Degrees update
Kevin Bacon's Six Degrees challenge ended on March 31st and The Bubel/Aiken Foundation was officially declared a top six finisher and therefore eligible for the matching $10,000 award. TBAF finished in second place with nearly $45,000 in donations from over 2000 individuals.
Kevin Bacon is scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday (4/20) so tune in to see if TBAF's top six finish is mentioned.
Tour Changes
Please note that there have been a few changes in Clay's tour schedule. Check Clay's official fan club site for ticket information now! :
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| Date |
Location |
Venue |
| July 4 |
Dallas, TX |
Pizza Hut Park |
| July 6 |
Houston, TX |
Jones Hall |
| July 7 |
Tulsa, OK |
Brady Theater |
| July 17 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Mann Center |
| July 18 |
Syracuse, NY |
Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater in Mulroy Civic Center |
| July 19 |
Canandaigua, NY |
Constellation Performing Arts Center |
| July 20 |
Chautauqua, NY |
Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater |
| July 21 |
Sterling Heights, MI |
Chemical Abstract Service |
| July 23 |
Columbus, OH |
US Freedom Hill Amphitheater |
| July 25 |
Gilford, NH |
Meadowbrook |
| August 2 |
San Diego, CA |
Embarcadero Marina Park South |
| August 3 |
Pala, CA |
Pala Casino Starlight |
| August 4 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Greek Theatre |
| August 5 |
Indio, CA |
US Fantasy Springs Casino |
| August 10 |
Cary, NC |
Koka Booth Amphitheater |
| August 11 |
Asheville, NC |
Biltmore Estates |
| August 15 |
Atlanta, GA |
Chastain Park Amphitheater |
| August 17 |
Tampa, FL |
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center |
| August 18 |
West Palm Beach, FL |
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts |
| August 19 |
Orlando, FL |
Hard Rock Live |
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