Proceeds From the Sale of Judith Haney’s Latest Book ‘Only God Knows The Real Value of Anything – A Certified Appraiser’s Guide For Home Buyers and Sellers’ to Benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
January 19, 2010
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund will receive 100% of the revenue from the proceeds of the sale of Judith Haney’s latest book, “Only God Knows The Real Value of Anything – A Certified Appraiser’s Guide For Home Buyers and Sellers,” said Judith Haney Certified Appraiser in announcing the book’s publication on her website www.judithhaney.com.
Judith Haney’s latest book, “Only God Knows The Real Value of Anything – A Certified Appraiser’s Guide For Home Buyers and Sellers” can be purchased on the Internet at www.createspace.com/3426467.
Judith Haney Certified Appraiser is a lifelong American Red Cross volunteer who is committed to funding disaster relief aid to victims across the globe and working hands-on in her local Alabama community to assist her neighbors in their time of need.
Within the past week, the American Red Cross has raised more than $87 million for relief efforts and has already released $10 million for Haiti relief.
More than 21,600 people have registered with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that enables people in Haiti and abroad to search for and register the names of relatives missing since the earthquake. The web address is: www.icrc.org/familylinks.
Judith Haney states on her website judithhaney.com that donations to the American Red Cross for Haiti relief can be made in the following ways:
1. Make an unrestricted donation to the International Response Fund at
www.redcross.org by clicking on the Donate Now button.
2. Call in a donation to the Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS or for Spanish
call 1-800-257-7575.
3. By texting "Haiti" to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross,
through an effort backed by the U.S. State Department www.state.gov.
Your donation will be automatically billed to your cell phone.
Family members seeking to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Haiti should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225, says Judith Haney.
FAU to Host His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Public Lecture
January 18, 2010
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will make his first-ever visit to Palm Beach County, Florida on Wednesday, February 24, when he visits Florida Atlantic University for a public lecture titled “Compassion as a Pillar of World Peace.” His Holiness will address FAU’s students, faculty, staff and members of the general community beginning at 10 a.m. in the FAU arena. The event is one of four events His Holiness will make when he visits South Florida.
“Florida Atlantic University is honored to host the Dalai Lama, a true messenger of peace, compassion and understanding,” said FAU Interim President John Pritchett. “This is a historic moment for the university and truly a wonderful educational opportunity for our students, faculty, staff and community. His Holiness will undoubtedly provide words of inspiration and thought.”
On Monday, January 18, FAU students, faculty and staff will be able to go to www.fau.edu/peace and enter a lottery for a free ticket. Beginning Tuesday, January 19, the online sale of tickets will be made available to the general public. Floor tickets will be available for $75/ticket. Raised bleacher style seating will be available for $49/ticket. To purchase tickets, visit www.fau.edu/peace. Tickets for the general public will be mailed to ticket holders or will be available at Will Call the day of the event.
FAU will also host a series of events on its campuses leading up to His Holiness’ visit during “Expressions of Peace Week,” which will begin on Wednesday, February 17. Events include lectures, films and a Dance for Peace, among other events. More information on “Expressions of Peace Week” may be found at www.fau.edu/peaceweek.
For more information regarding the event, contact Stacy Volnick at 561-297-6319. Any media questions should be directed to Kristine Gobbo at 561-297-1168 or kgobbo@fau.edu, or Lisa Freed at 561-297-3022 or lfreed@fau.edu.
MEDIA NOTE: Credentials are required to cover this event and are non-transferable. Details on the credentialing process will be available Monday, February 1.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama does not accept any honorarium. Proceeds from the event, if there are any, will go to charitable or educational purposes.
About Florida Atlantic University:
Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts 10 colleges: College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Graduate College, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
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Source: Florida Atlantic University
