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In a world where there are so many causes vying for our attention, where do we start? How do we choose the organizations we want to support? One company that has made it easy and compelling to give back is Omaze, a fundraising platform that offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes to people who donate to their partner charities. But how do we know that our donations are really making a difference? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the Omaze success stories, and see how donations have impacted people’s lives.
1. Supporting Childhood Causes
One of the charities that Omaze partners with is the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), which provides top-quality medical care to kids in need. In 2019, Omaze held a contest where the winner could win a vacation in Bali with Cristiano Ronaldo, with all proceeds going to the CHLA. One of the kids who benefited from these donations is Eva, a 6-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to the donations made to the CHLA, Eva’s treatments were covered by insurance, and her family was able to focus on her recovery without worrying about the financial burden of medical bills.
2. Honoring Military Heroes
Another charity that Omaze is proud to support is the Fisher House Foundation, which provides free housing to military families while their loved ones are receiving medical treatment. In 2018, Omaze partnered with Mark Wahlberg to offer a chance to win a trip to the premiere of his movie “Mile 22“, with all proceeds going to the Fisher House Foundation. One family that benefited from these donations is the family of Staff Sergeant Brandon Dodson, who suffered injuries from an explosion while serving in Afghanistan. Thanks to the Fisher House Foundation, Brandon’s wife was able to stay by his side during his long recovery, and the family was able to focus on healing and hope.
3. Empowering Women and Girls
Omaze also partners with organizations that focus on empowering women and girls, such as CARE, a humanitarian organization that fights poverty around the world. In 2019, Omaze teamed up with Reese Witherspoon to offer a chance to win a trip to the premiere of the movie “Big Little Lies”, with all proceeds going to CARE. Thanks to these donations, CARE was able to provide education and healthcare to girls in Guatemala, and support female entrepreneurs in Uganda. One girl who benefited from these donations is Reynalda, who was able to attend school for the first time, thanks to CARE’s programs.
4. Saving the Environment
Finally, Omaze partners with organizations that focus on saving the planet, such as the Rainforest Foundation US, which works to protect the Amazon rainforest and the rights of indigenous people who depend on it. In 2019, Omaze offered an opportunity to win a trip to go whale-watching in Iceland, with all proceeds going to the Rainforest Foundation US. Thanks to these donations, the Foundation was able to support the Kayapó people in Brazil, who fought against a proposed dam that would have destroyed their sacred land. The Foundation also provided training and equipment to indigenous communities in the Amazon, so they could monitor and protect their forests.
In each of these examples, we can see how Omaze donations have made a real difference in people’s lives. Thanks to the generosity of Omaze donors, kids like Eva, families like the Dodsons, girls like Reynalda, and communities like the Kayapó people have been able to access healthcare, education, housing, and protection. As a result, they have been able to overcome challenges and thrive. So next time you’re looking for a way to do good, consider supporting one of Omaze’s partner charities. You might just win an amazing experience – or even better – make someone’s life-changing dream come true! Click here now if you want to explore all your giving options with Omaze today!