DanceGiving 2010: Continuing the Tradition of FUNdraising

Bpeace kicks off second annual campaign to raise funds for businesswomen in nations emerging from war

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Mar 04, 2010, 08:30 ET

NEW YORK, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Bpeace (Business Council for Peace) continues to put the fun in fundraising with DanceGiving 2010 (www.dancegiving.org). The unique campaign of team-led efforts to raise money for Bpeace will culminate in a dance party benefit at the City Winery on May 12, 2010.

"Dancing is a universal way to celebrate. DanceGiving is our annual opportunity to celebrate Bpeace's successful collaboration with Afghan and Rwandan entrepreneurs to create more jobs and build a more peaceful future in their countries. Jobs make all things possible — less poverty, illness, violence. DanceGiving raises the funds we need to keep delivering practical business skills to emerging entrepreneurs, especially women, in these poor and conflict-affected countries," said Toni Maloney, Bpeace Co-Founder and CEO.

Networks of teams and individual dancers are now working together to spread the word about Bpeace. They aim to raise over $200,000 for DanceGiving 2010. All proceeds go to train and coach entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Rwanda, and a third country which will be selected in 2010.

Crop Organic Vodka will sponsor an open vodka bar featuring a signature DanceGiving cocktail, and KISS FM's DJ Sylk will be spinning throughout the night. A silent auction will include a stay at a Westin hotel, a four-night stay in Bermuda from 9 Beaches, tickets to The Late Show with David Letterman, Mets tickets, AirTran plane tickets, private pastry chef classes, and more. Tickets go on sale in March at www.dancegiving.org and will be available for $150 until April 21, 2010.

DanceGiving 2010 is Bpeace's fifth annual fundraiser. Bpeace created DanceGiving in 2009 to adjust to the changing economy and find a way to celebrate and raise awareness in solidarity with global neighbors. DanceGiving 2009 hosted close to 300 guests and auction donations from Kodak, The Standard Hotel, Southwest Airlines, and The Late Show with David Letterman. Celebrities in attendance included famed environmentalist Fabien Cousteau, MTV VJ Kim Stolz, MSNBC's Willie Geist, CNBC's Darren Rovell, and pet expert Wendy Diamond & her dog Lucky.

About Bpeace

Bpeace (Business Council for Peace) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York. Established in 2002, Bpeace is an international volunteer network of business professionals. In conflict-affected countries, including Rwanda and Afghanistan, Bpeace volunteers help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, create employment, and build a peaceful future for their communities. Bpeace has the support of the U.S. Department of State. The Afghan and Rwandan entrepreneurs in its program employ more than 1,700 people who support more than 13,000 family members. Bpeace believes: more jobs mean less violence.(SM)

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