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2011 Charity Totals Updated to $11.8 Million US by tuskentrooper on Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:56 am At the beginning of 2012, the 501st Legion reported an estimated total of $5.8 million US dollars in funds raised for charity for the previous year. Because figures were still trickling in from various 501st units around the world, the amount actually fell short of the adjusted number. The overall total for 2011 is now an impressive $11.8 million US dollars---more than double the original estimate. Thank you to the partners around the world who are affording the Legion these opportunities to give back to the community, and thank you to the members who are selflessly volunteering their time to help others. The bar is set high for 2012! |
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12th Annual Crystal Ball raises over $230,000 for charity. by Dewka on Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:28 am
On Saturday January 21st over fifty costumed members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion helped the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi raise over $230,000 dollars for the Foundation's operating costs, with over $217,000 given away to deserving organizations with representatives on hand at the ball. Over 800 guests in formal attire were dazzled at the twelfth-annual fundraiser event, but their response upon arrival was nothing short of stunned amazement. The costumed characters from six States mingled with guests for several hours before a grand re-entrance signaling the end of the silent auction. Overhead two laser-equipped X-Wing fighters were persued by two laser-equipped TIE fighters with a massive Death Star suspended from the ceiling. A long double-sided false wall depicting a long spaceship interior met the visitors as they stepped from the ordinary world into the night's fantasy world, complete with props and populated by the inhabitants of the Star Wars universe.
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501st Twitter Nominated for a Shorty Award by tuskentrooper on Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:55 pm The Shorty Awards honor the best producers of short content on social media channels, and the 501st Legion's very own official Twitter account was nominated for recognition in the "Charity" category. Do you follow the 501st on Twitter? If so, please support the Legion and help bring awareness to our charitable efforts by tweet-voting at the following link: http://shortyawards.com/501stLegion. Voting is open through February 17, 2012. |
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Charity Totals Nearly $6 million Dollars in 2011 by Dewka on Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:32 pm
The 501st Legion is very excited to announce that during 2011, we helped raise more than the equivalant of $5.8 million US Dollars by assisting local and International charities with their worldwide fundraising efforts.
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Happy New Year from the 501st Legion! by Dewka on Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:01 pm
The members of the 501st Legion wish everyone around the world a safe and happy new year!
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Happy Holidays from the 501st Legion! by Dewka on Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:57 pm
The 501st Legion wishes everyone everywhere a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! May all of your wishes come true and may 2012 be the best year ever for you and your family.
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Exciting development for Rancho Obi Wan, Inc. by Dewka on Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:31 am
In an exciting development for Star Wars fans, Rancho Obi Wan, the largest privately-held collection of all things Star Wars, has become a State of California Non-Profit Corporation who's purpose is to serve the public through the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Star Wars memorabalia. Started in 1977 by 501st Legion Honorary Member Steve Sansweet, the President and Cheif Executive Officer of Rancho Obi Wan Inc., the collection began when Mr. Sansweet assembled what was available before the May 25th opening date, from pre-release toys to screen-used props. Over time the collection grew to its' currently estimated 200,000 items, all housed in a modern, 9,000 square foot climate-controlled museum.
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Mark Mckenna Now 501st Legion Honorary Member by Dewka on Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:36 am
On October 30th, 2011, Star Wars artist Mark Mckenna became an Honorary Member of the 501st Legion. Inducted at the Albany Comic Con members of Garrison Excelsior presented Mr. Mckenna with his official Honorary Member plaque, 501st Legion name badge, several patches and trading cards during the surprise presentation.
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Romanian and Hungarian Outposts join forces for charity. by Dewka on Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:21 pm
The Romanian Outpost hosted its first ever multi-member 501st event earlier this month thanks to great support from the Hungarian Outpost. Legion members from Hungary embarked on their first international troop via a 16 hour journey to join the lone Romanian Outpost member at the Edelweiss Charity Ball, which took place Bucharest, Romania. The Ball was held to support the Hospice in Romania, which amongst other endeavors, facilitates the home care teams of doctors and nurses that undertake approximately 10,000 home care visits a year.
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The 501st Gives Thanks During the Thanksgiving Holiday by Dewka on Thu Nov 24, 2011 1:14 am
This week families across the United States will travel to be with their distant family and friends for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving means many different things to different people, but for us all it is a time that we can be thankful for the people who have come into our lives and what we have. While you travel the lanes and airways this season to gather with your friends and family, take a moment to remember the tens of thousands of deployed service members worldwide, serving their home nations far from home.
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