"Liberal Hexum" new org. created by Nick Hexum from 311 (needs donations)

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"Liberal Hexum" new org. created by Nick Hexum from 311 (needs donations)

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LIBERAL HEXUM LAUNCHES:
311 singer/guitarist, Nick Hexum, has established a non-profit organization called 'Liberal Hexum' dedicated to supporting various environmental and social causes. The group's first goal is to fund research efforts and raise awareness of the effects of global warming. Global warming is the direst environmental problem that humans and animal species are facing today. (Please visit the website to see how to donate or become involved).

"The consensus of independent scientists believes that CO2 emissions are leading to rising air and water temperatures resulting in catastrophic hurricanes and the loss of habitat for many species," says Nick, "This is a problem that humans caused and humans can reverse. The first steps are to understand the issue, spreading awareness, and supporting research efforts to solve the problem."

Why "Liberal" Hexum?
From Nick:
"A disturbing trend in society today is the use of the word "liberal" as a derogatory label. I believe this is due to widespread misunderstanding of the true definition of the word.

According to Webster�s dictionary a liberal is �one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways.� To describe someone as liberal is to say that they are a person �having social views favoring reform and progress, tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition.�

If society rejects people who are liberal then by definition society is favoring people who are closed minded, resistant to progress and reform, and intolerant of change. Is that really what we want? I believe that all of the great leaders in history could only be described as liberal. Abraham Lincoln, JFK, Gandhi & Martin Luther King were people who went against the conservative status quo of the time for what they believed was right.

In our quest to raise awareness about global warming and other environmental issues, I also hope to raise awareness of the true meaning of the word "liberal" and to help remove the stigma from the word."

A MESSAGE FROM NICK:
For our first fund raising event I'm seeking sponsors to make a per mile donation of the 26.2 mile Los Angeles Marathon that I'll be running in this Sunday, March 19th. This will be my first marathon. I'd only be guessing at how long it will take but I know I will finish.

Anyone who pledges a dollar or more per mile becomes a member of 'Liberal Hexum' and anyone who pledges five dollars or more per mile will be considered a benefactor and receive a Liberal Hexum t-shirt (signed by me if you like!)

We have retained legal representation to form the nonprofit organization and he has stated that he feels confident we will obtain tax exempt status and all donations will be tax deductible once the paperwork goes through.

Donations can be made by Paypal or personal check.
Please email us here to make a pledge: liberalhexum@earthlink.net
Tell us your name and the amount you can pledge. After the race we will contact you with payment information via email. Thank you so much for your time and support.
Nick
http://liberalhexum.org

This marathon is tomorrow. Please if you are interested, make a pledge to liberalhexum@earthlink.net based on the information above or just make a flat rate donation - this org. will also focus on other liberal issues as well, in the future.

Thank you and keep kicked for Nick and all that he does!
Faye