Welcome to our new "Who's Doing Good?" page where we feature celebrities, musicians, athletes, and companies that are helping to make the world a better place.
Tanna Frederick
We had a chance recently to sit down with indie film star Tanna Frederick
to talk to her about her support of Oceana.
GoodSearch: Why do you support Oceana?
Tanna: Growing up in Iowa and being in a landlocked
state, I've always been fascinated by the ocean. Our
oceans control our climate, they affect or economies,
and they feed over one billion people on the earth.
But large scale fisheries are destroying that primary
source of protein for the population - just look at
the recent reports about dangerously high levels of
mercury in fish. I wanted to be involved in an
organization helping to restore our oceans. Oceana is
relatively new global organization that comes up with
concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and
prevent the collapse of our oceans.
GoodSearch: How have you been involved with the
organization?
Tanna: I discovered Oceana four years ago. In
September, I organized my own little Santa Monica
charity called Make A Wave Project - we held a
twenty-four hour surf-a-thon to help raise money for
Oceana. I felt it was important to incorporate a
grassroots approach to raising support and awareness
for the cause. It was great to get all of the surfers
involved because they, of course, care so much about
the ocean and were able to reach out into their
individual networks for this fundraiser. With all of
Oceana and the surfers' support we raised $86,000 -
and happily far exceeded our goal!
GoodSearch: Why do you GoodSearch for Oceana?
Tanna:
Like the Surf-a-thon, GoodSearch provides a wonderful
way to provide grassroots support for Oceana. It's
wonderful to have a simple way for individuals to get
involved - just doing an Internet search can help fund a great
organization!
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Trace Adkins
It was because of his daughter’s experience that country music sensation Trace Adkins was motivated to join the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). “I know firsthand how important FAAN’s efforts to increase funding for food allergy research are,” says Trace.
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Andre Agassi
"Children today face so many obstacles. If I can make a positive impact on at least one child's life, then it has all been worthwhile," says tennis great Andre Agassi who founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.
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Clay Aiken
American Idol and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Clay Aiken is co-founder of National Inclusion Project
While earning his degree, he worked with individuals with autism. Through The National Inclusion Project, Clay envisions a world where children of all abilities are offered the experiences of full inclusion.
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Laila Ali
Laila Ali , an athlete and champion of health and fitness, has always been a strong advocate of promoting women's and girls' involvement in sports and athletics, as well as hunger relief initiatives.
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Muhammad Ali
Since leaving the ring he once dominated, Muhammad Ali has directed his energy and resources to championing the causes of the developing world. The Muhammad Ali Center’s mission is to share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.
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Aly and AJ
As co-chairpersons for the Children’s Advisory Board of the AmberWatch Foundation, sisters Aly and AJ have also requested that fans attending their concerts make donations to the foundation rather then bringing gifts.
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Reporters are often looking to spotlight new and innovative ways to give during the holiday season, and it doesn’t get any better than GoodSearch and GoodShop.
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American Red Cross for Haiti Relief
First Lady Michelle Obama in partnership with the American Red Cross has released a public service announcement telling people what they can do to help the situation in Haiti.
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Bradford Anderson
Bradford Anderson, a native of Meredith, NH and actor who currently plays the role of “Damian Spinelli” on ABC’s General Hospital, is a supporter and fundraiser for the Manchester Animal Shelter (MAS).
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