What an amazing week! But before I get into that, here's some recommended reading:
1. Pin It Forward: Nicole posted her idea in the comments section of our SHA(RED) Ideas entry and it's such a good idea, I wanted to highlight it here. Thank you, Nicole! We'll check your blog frequently to see how it's going.
http://pinitforward.blogspot.com:
2. Tim is our (RED) friend who created the blog badge featured in SHA(RED) Ideas. I was so excited to publish the badge so you could all start using it (and in a hurry to get to a meeting) that I did not properly c(red)it Tim and link back to his blog. So here it is: http://flyingseeds.timothypost.com/
So about this week... after running a half marathon Sunday, I made my way to The Bridge School Benefit concert in Mountain View, CA and caught some amazing acoustic performances by Trent Reznor, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and of course, Neil Young. More exciting than the music was the fact that I could walk without a limp after having run 13 miles earlier that day AND the number of people at the concert who were wearing (RED) products. My friend, OJ, was wearing a DESI(RED) shirt and when we walked into the venue someone shouted out, "Hey! Thank you for buying that shirt -- it means you're doing good for the world!!" As we made our way to our "seats" on the lawn, I saw at least 8 other (RED) shirts and some bracelets. It was really exciting to see so much support and enthusiasm for (RED) - thank you. I also saw a woman who ran the marathon wearing a BO(RED) shirt at the finish line -- happy it didn't say INJU(RED) -- 26.2 miles -- congratulations!
Monday I had a meeting at Gap. As usual, I shared all of your feedback and questions. Gap mentioned that they're getting new shipments in stores as quickly as possible. If you're having trouble finding the (RED) products you're looking for, you can sign up for Gap's dedicated (RED) shirt waiting list here: http://www.gap.com/inspired. We also discussed some of the exciting things Gap has planned for (RED) later this year. As soon as we can share the news, we'll post it here and send out a newsletter! In the meantime, since I can't sit still, perhaps I'll train for another run.
(Colette)RED
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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9 comments:
I just can't believe you after not sleeping you still can run a marathon! You are my HERO!
I am happy to know more and more about the progress and it is always great to hear from you guys.
I wish I was at that concert...I love Pearl Jam, but never had the chance to see them yet.
Keep up the (RED) Work!
I'm very glad that no one was inju(red) either at the marathon!
Oh, the creative ways we are turning almost everything we say into RED words. (smile)
Sounds like you had a great time on Sunday - you deserve it.
Take good care. Blessings are all around.
FOREVER RED, debbie
I'm so glad Blogger made this a "blog of note". I'm adding it to my Google start page. This is a great project.
- Donny -
that is great. who is speaking? who on your staff there is a marathon runner? i have a friend who was in a 13-mile half marathon in california this sunday too, think it just may be the same one.
Gap stores are running a little thin and i'm so glad to see that. apple said the ipod nano's are doing well too (i've been in there to have my u2 special edition click wheel fixed. . . .i wore it out =) . especially in the university district i can see the tops around the streets and stores, recognized a few hoodies up close. and i envision dollars for the global fund. we going to hear how well the primary sales in america have done for the global fund?
there's a marathon in Bonolulu the weekend u2 is playing there, december 9th. you could maybe combine the two? we have a friend at u2.com who is running it, raising funds for Keep A Child Alive. awesome.
Christmas layaway . . . . your launch timing was brilliant! thank you!
take care and stay close,
sammi f(red)enburg
Were is RED in Germany???
What can I, little human being, do to bring it to Mannheim???
In your posts, always RED is given an importance, which I noticed. Is there any reasons for it?
In our Indian culture RED has an important role to play in all functions and cultural programmes.
RED is one of the auspicious colour in India.
Any how your writings are nice
Hi, My name is Juan (John) and I posted an article related to the RED project. As I am a latin speaker I wrote it in spanish. I think, it is important to go beyond language to spread ideas.
Thanks, keep in touch.
Now RED is Argentina
The board of the African Well Fund (of which I am a member) recently traveled to DC for the annual Africare dinner and our board meeting. 5 of the 8 of us showed up for our first meeting in our breand new (RED) shirts. ;-)
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to pin it forward (would make a good gift topper) but I can't find them anywhere on the Gap site. (RED) isn't being sold in the Gap near me (NH)
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