D4AD

Thanks to everyone who attended d4ad on a chilly winter evening in Downtown Milwaukee, WI. In the photo below you can see Sara Gehl of Spreenkler Creative tweeting friends on her iPhone along with Bliss Lemmon of the Ale House. In the background is Wisconsin Foodie Talk Show Host and former One Heartland volunteer, Kyle Cherek. Thanks again for attending and see you at the next event!

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Please come to the Milwaukee Ale House tonight to benefit OneHeartland.org and share drinks for a difference. The event will be taking place at 233 Water St. in the Third Ward at the Milwaukee Ale House from 5 until 8 pm tonight. Thanks!

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Hi, Ryan here. Let me share with you a brief history of “Donating 4 A Difference” or “d4ad.”

D4AD was first concieved around February of 2009. At the time, I was just incorporating iHeart Company, LLC and thought that a philonthropic arm to serve the local community was a good idea. I played with the idea of making it for profit at first, but I settled on not-for-profit as it clears up any questions for detractors or those that are wondering about the mission of d4ad and what it does. It was clear to me that there were opportunities in a city like Milwaukee where people are honest and helpful and would be willing to put their best foot forward for those in need.

What’s it up to now?

Now, quite simply at this point it raises money and awareness for causes. So while music and networking could take place at a d4ad event, it’s not the focus, nor even nessesary. In fact either is alcohol, so while beer is a good and some might even claim god, d4ad could be at a dry event, held in a tea garden, or sidestep food and beverage altogether. D4AD is  not about the party, it’s about helping less fortunate people. So when you see D4AD, ” Drinks 4 A Difference” or “Dine 4 A Difference” think about it as an opportunity to help out more than just yourself that day.

Please stay up to date with what we are doing by reading this blog, clicking on the share tools to the right, or emailing us on the contact page. We’d love to get in touch with your organization and see if D4AD is a good fit for you. Thanks again, I appreciate your support.

Ryan Thompson

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Greetings Ale Housers, Drink (and Dine) for a Difference The Milwaukee Ale House will be hosting a charity event to benefit One Heartland, a Milwaukee based non-profit organization, on Wednesday, December 9th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The event, #d4ad, will include a raffle, give-a-ways, and drink specials on beer and other beverages. Drink (and Dine) for a Difference, #d4ad, is the 2nd Twitter.com inspired event or “Tweet up” the Ale House has hosted. A portion of the night’s proceeds of the event will benefit the children and families of One Heartland, national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children affected by HIV/AIDS and other challenging life circumstances. One Heartland is the largest camping and care program for children who experience HIV/AIDS. Its programs welcome over 1,000 children, nationwide, each year. The organizations can be followed on twitter: @d4ad, @alehouse and @oneheartland. For further information on the event or Camp Heartland, contact Jessica Whitney at 414.272.118 or via email Downtown on Dec 4th! Absolut Girls will be pouring $4 cocktails from 10-11:00 Downtown Music Thursday - The Acoustix @ 7:00 Friday – The Steelhead @ 9:30 Saturday – Food for Families with Upside Groove Coalition @ 9:30 All proceeds go to the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee.  * $7 or 3 can good items* ale-house.com * milwaukeebrewing.com

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D4AD is donating for a difference. A positive difference that you can be a part of if you attend. We are asking for $10 suggested donation that night, but anything will do. The money will be handled and collected by the charity, One Heartland in order for them to keep up their incredible work. So, by simply attending, you are making a contribution this holiday season that is appreciated, I thank you for your support, thoughts, and consideration.

Warmly,

Ryan Thompson

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The Milwaukee Ale House on 233 N Water Street is hosting a charity event in conjunction with One Heartland on Wednesday, December 9th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The event, #d4ad, will be raising money for One Heartland, a non profit organization that helps children and families suffering from HIV/aids. There will be a raffle, give-a-ways, and drink specials on beer and other beverages. Drink (or Dine) for a Difference, #d4ad, is the 2nd Twitter.com inspired event or “Tweet up” the Ale House has hosted.

A portion of the proceeds will go to One Heartland.  The organizations can be followed on twitter: @d4ad @alehouse and @oneheartland.

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One Heartland is a national non-profit organization committed to greatly improving the lives of children, youth and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS and other significant life challenges worldwide.

One Heartland Quick Facts:

• In 1993, Camp Heartland was founded by then 22-year-old Neil Willenson of Wisconsin

• Camp Heartland is the largest camping and care program for children who experience HIV/AIDS.  Over 75 percent of Camp Heartland’s participants live in poverty.

• Camp Heartland is a national program that welcomes children from 40 different states

• As most of the children cannot afford tuition, through the generosity of thousands of individuals, corporations and foundations, Camp Heartland’s programs and services are provided free of charge to all participants

• One Heartland operates camps in California, New York and Minnesota and has begun an international expansion.

• Since 1994, One Heartland’s Journey of Hope AIDS Awareness Program has traveled throughout the United States on a mission of increasing HIV awareness, prevention, education and testing. The speakers on the tour are children affected by HIV, poverty and other challenges.

• One Heartland annually serves thousands of suffering and at-risk children in the United States including those who experience poverty, HIV/AIDS, grief, foster care, Tourette’s Syndrome, and other obstacles.

• On April 1, 2008, after completing a strategic planning process, Camp Heartland chose to expand its mission and vision and form an umbrella organization entitled One Heartland.  One Heartland will operate all of our programs including Camp Heartland, Birch Family Alliance, Camp Pacific Heartland, Journey of Hope AIDS Awareness programs, Global Heartland, the Heartland Institute and more.

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Please help out our cause by attending an event that we are running December 9th from 5 until 8 pm at the Milwaukee Ale House, 223 S. Water Street in the 3rd ward. Thanks!

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“Drinks 4 A Difference” will be held at The Milwaukee Ale House on Wednesday December 10th, from 5 until 8pm. Feel free to find out more on our facebook page here, thanks!

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Have a safe and heartwarming holiday Thanksgiving everyone – Ryan Thompson

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