teddybearcampaign.org
On October 11, 40 friends came together to help create radical awareness and support for our friend Sanyika. The goal- to raise $20,000 in 36 HOURS.
His mission is to inspire people to demand that their Senator support Universal Background Checks by delivering and displaying 7782 teddy bears (the number of kids shot and killed by guns every year on average) at the U.S. Capitol to show Americans and the world the magnitude of America’s gun violence epidemic. To raise money for programs supporting victims of gun violence and to collect 1 million signatures in support of background checks.
You can help support our Teddy Bear powered movement in 3 simple steps:
Step 1. Donate!
Step 2: Watch The Music Video
The music video "More Than I Can Bear" which tells the powerful story of a school shooting from the perspective of a teddy bear.
Facebook (PREFERRED): http://bit.ly/2mYqWpv
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pkz841
Youtube: http://bit.ly/2prczuL
Step 2: Make A Contribution
We're asking for a contribution of $1, $5, $20, or any amount you can donate. Our mission is simple, let Congress know " we will not bear another life lost."
Step 3: Share The Video & Sign The Petition
Share the video with every human in your universe know on these platforms
Facebook (PREFERRED): http://bit.ly/2mYqWpv
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pkz841
Youtube: http://bit.ly/2prczuL
Then sign the petition "The Teddy Bear Pledge" by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/2oA9eZW
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Since the Columbine Massacre in 1999, over 228,000 kids (and their families) have experienced the horror of a school shooting. (Washington Post https://wapo.st/2l9vkkm)
America, we have a gun violence EPIDEMIC.
It needs to be addressed URGENTLY.
The time to take action is NOW.
The Teddy Bear Campaign is a social empowerment campaign (produced by The Firestarter Nation). We are an independent artist led movement giving people that are fed up with gun violence an inspiring way to act beyond “thoughts and prayers.”
Our Goals:
1. Get Congress To Pass Universal Background Checks: Our mission is to inspire the world by delivering and displaying 7,782 Teddy Bears at the US Capitol (Spring 2020). By showing the magnitude of America's Gun Violence Epidemic we hope to inspire people like YOU to tell YOUR Senator to vote YES for Universal Background Checks
2. Raise Money for organizations addressing gun violence and survivors of school shootings / gun violence. (i.e. Everytown & Parkland Survivors Fund)
3. Bring 1 Million Signatures to congress when we bring the Teddy Bears. Sign the petition here: http://bit.ly/2oA9eZW
Who Is Producing The Campaign?
The Firestarters Nation is a team of dynamic change-makers, storytellers and creatives including:
Sanyika The Firestarter - Founder Of the Firestarter Nation is a Speaker, Performing Artist and Storyteller.
Eric "Helix" Wolfson - Co Founder / Creative Director
Steve Tobenkin - Chief Strategist
Andrew Perry - Project Manager
Chris Hayman - Music Director
Angela Sulai Kaiser - Campaign Support / Research / Producer
As well as a community of other powerful Firestarters like YOU!
What Do All Of Your Gracious Contributions Help Fund?
The Video: Shooting The Music Video For Our Viral Anthem "More Than I Can Bear" (First Round Of Funding, THANK YOU)
The Website: Information, Updates, Teddy Bear Bill Petition Sign Ups
The Activation: Permits, Public Relations & Media, Equipment For The Washington DC Event in Spring 2020)
The People: The dedicated organizational team needed to create and execute this audacious mission.
Is this a charitable effort?
The Teddy Bear Campaign is an independent artist led initiative. If you would like to make a tax deductible non-profit contribution through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas, email us at [email editado] for more info.
How Much Are You Raising?
Our Total Fundraising Goal is $50,000+. Every single dollar we raise over the cost of executing this mission will be donated to organizations that support survivors, advance legislation and keep kids safe from gun violence. Organizations like Everytown USA visit them here: https://everytown.org/