Web Site Raises Money for Hep B

December 31, 2008

December 30, 2008

Online shoppers can now purchase items and donate to S.F. Hep B Free, all in one

click of a mouse at the Web site wearehepatitis.com.

The site falls under the umbrella organization wearecharities.com, a new

shopping Web site that serves a multitude of non-profit organizations.

Husband and wife founders Gail and Webb build a website for each

participating non-profit and its charity. Each time a web visitor clicks on a

product to view, purchase or compare pricing in the shopping section of the

site, the charity will earn proceeds. The success of the site is, however,

contingent upon the organization’s ability to market it to its supporters.

Wearecharities.com earns profits only when consumers click on the ads on the

sides of the site from Google and other partnering companies.

Whether it is fundraising for malaria treatments for Africa’s underserved

communities or being active in their church, the Webbs have shared a life-long

passion for philanthropy that is now being extended nationally.

The residents of ton, S.C., heard about the S.F. Hep B Free Campaign in

early 2008 after a friend introduced them to Assemblywoman Fiona Ma during their

visit to the Bay Area.

Upon hearing her passion and dedication to raising awareness for hepatitis B,

and Gail knew that they wanted to do what they could to support the

cause.

“It was overwhelming and inspiring to see her championing a cause so often and

publicly,” said in his southern drawl. “We immediately knew we wanted to

help.”

“On a personal level, this project was very important to us,” Gail said. “One of

our family members has hepatitis C and has undergone chemotherapy.”

The Webbs are also working with the Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center to

create a fundraising Web site for HIV.

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Non-profits interested in participating can email info@....

Written by Pang · Filed Under San Francisco Hep

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