tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post116088428125590969..comments2007-03-12T13:43:50.745-07:00(RED)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00398410019578498399noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1161420741769761302006-10-21T01:52:00.000-07:002006-10-21T01:52:00.000-07:00Hot running water, electricity on demand and flushing toilets! The benefits and comforts enjoyed by us in the developed world. <BR/><BR/>I hope sincerely hope that RED will contribute to building the infrustructure that is so lacking in parts of Africa. <BR/><BR/>I've attached a few snippets about our recent sponsorship trip to Rwanda and Uganda. <BR/><BR/>http://pink-mba.blogspot.comPink MBAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569509069791756972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1161196273779324092006-10-18T11:31:00.000-07:002006-10-18T11:31:00.000-07:00Reading about RED has brought me to tears several times. Watching Oprah was one of the most significant events i have ever seen. What an amazing thing this is turning out to be, i would love to be more involved in anyway that i can, if you are ever in need of volunteers from San Diego please contact me. I bought my GAP shirt last friday as soon as i could and i can't wait to get it in the mail :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for creating something so amazing.Nuno Costanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1161140269384437352006-10-17T19:57:00.000-07:002006-10-17T19:57:00.000-07:00I also watched Oprah with a group of friends who admire U2 and Bono and all of the hard work that the (RED) team has put into such an innovative way to combat disease and poverty in Africa. We were all touched by what we saw on the show and were eager to do our little part to help Africa through our purchasing power. I bought an INSPI(RED) T-shirt and a black/red leather bracelet on Friday and was very happy about my new (RED) gear. I returned on Monday to buy some pins for friends and ended up buying myself the long sleeved blue striped shirt. I look forward to the replenishment of stock, since I really would like to buy some (RED) GAP clothes for Christmas gifts, but they're out of the sizes I need. And a special commendation to the GAP employees who were really enthusiastic about (RED) both times I went to the store. They really help make the whole purchasing experience such a positive one. :) Kudos to all of the work of the (RED) team, and I look forward to supporting your efforts by buying more (RED). :Dcelspinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160978598566954642006-10-15T23:03:00.000-07:002006-10-15T23:03:00.000-07:00Great idea!<BR/>Unfortunately, people have been conditioned to only think in commercial terms, so this campaign might harness the narrow frame of reference people have for some good.<BR/><BR/>It will be interesting to see where the products were manufactured, because while their purchase might be helping poverty/AIDS in Africa the products might be contributing to poverty in Asia. Is this campaign a way of borrowing from Paul (a poor child worker in China) to pay Peter (a small child with AIDS in Africa).<BR/><BR/>I truly hope this is not the case.<BR/>All the best in trying something different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160974092941814652006-10-15T21:48:00.000-07:002006-10-15T21:48:00.000-07:00I love what the (RED) campaign is doing. This is an issue that is difficult to talk about, but this campaign is working to both make change and fundraise in a way that removes the stigma. Thanks to everyone for all their hard work!<BR/><BR/>Personally I'd love it if apple took the the campaign a step further and made a red macbook. I'd buy one in a second!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160973969177307052006-10-15T21:46:00.000-07:002006-10-15T21:46:00.000-07:00I've never been more happy to have had a bad cold - the reason why I wasn't in class and didn't miss Friday's Oprah! It was amazing to see this idea take effect and read this blog and comments about how well the campaign is working!<BR/><BR/>Everyone wants this stuff already and to have them RED just a great way to show support. I went out this weekend to GAP and got my t-shirts. I'm hoping for a red Razr too!<BR/><BR/>Keep up your encouraging work guys.AKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498257472107820621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160973933857716542006-10-15T21:45:00.000-07:002006-10-15T21:45:00.000-07:00Good campaign but I must be the only person with questions.<BR/><BR/>This will help women and children, what about the men?<BR/><BR/>What is the percentage of money raised that will be used to pay the operating expenses? (I just have a problem with high salaries being paid to the top dogs).<BR/><BR/>Undrinkable water kills many in Africa, why not help with this too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160962171635181452006-10-15T18:29:00.000-07:002006-10-15T18:29:00.000-07:00You should hit up Nokia about (RED) so we have a more environmentally responsible option for the phone as well. Nokia is trying hard to make the (GREEN) phone - something that is responsible and should be supported, IMO.<BR/>Aside from that, very cool initiative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160958437120713492006-10-15T17:27:00.000-07:002006-10-15T17:27:00.000-07:00I am so excited and inspi(red) by (RED). I applaude everyone who is working to make a better future for the folks abroad! :-)Soulfullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11667605671517638073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160957013053446772006-10-15T17:03:00.000-07:002006-10-15T17:03:00.000-07:00You guys did an awesome job in the launching. Up here in Seattle by Sunday no T's were left. I was sad because I hadn't gotten mine yet, but at the smae time I am so <BR/>inspi(RED)!!!<BR/>Way to go...Syndenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160955285781441562006-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:002006-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:00Nice ad campaign launch with Gap and good to see that half the Gap RED product sales profits will go to help the cause. <BR/><BR/>With such cleverness and sophistication and a good way to make a difference, was glad to cover it on MotherPie's blog, <A HREF="http://motherpie.typepad.com/motherpie/2006/10/bored_not_gap_g.html" REL="nofollow">BO(RED)? Not. Gap Goes RED</A>.<BR/><BR/>Good luck, looks like you're off to a great start. The world needs mothering beyond our own spaces and you have stomped an easy participation path.MotherPiehttp://motherpie.typepad.com/motherpie/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160955131901296942006-10-15T16:32:00.000-07:002006-10-15T16:32:00.000-07:00I am amazed and inspired by what this (soon to be I am sure) (RED) movement is going to do for the world! We will never see the far-reaching reprecussions for this campaign as there will be changes created by people who would not have lived, or who would not have ever been born, had it not been for the saving medicines available because of(RED). <BR/>My best friend designs and manufactures little girls dance/skate/dress clothing. She would like to make her red velvet dress a (RED)item...How can she do this? It may not be an GAP or Apple product, but every little bit helps and she would love to do what she can! She is Kim Roberts of www.girlflower.com . Any help would be so appreciated. Thanks, LeighKim Robertshttp://www.girlflower.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160955106174256502006-10-15T16:31:00.000-07:002006-10-15T16:31:00.000-07:00Hey. As Arden said, I am glad to see the (RED) be launched in the US. I won't lie, though, I haven't been keeping my eyes on P(R) very long, but we've boughten some things, such as sunglasses, from them. I'll be sure to get an INSPI(RED) shirt sometime as soon as possible.<BR/><BR/>I put an ad and link on my blog. You (or anyone) can check it out if you'd like.<BR/><BR/>http://www.sams-blog.uni.cc/Samhttp://www.sams-blog.uni.cc/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160949150165978072006-10-15T14:52:00.000-07:002006-10-15T14:52:00.000-07:00(RED) is a great way to make brands kinder.<BR/><BR/>Errol Saldanha<BR/>http://brandkind.blogspot.com/Errol Saldanhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531840673244540173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160942473008496212006-10-15T13:01:00.000-07:002006-10-15T13:01:00.000-07:00Being stuck in the midwest of America and being a busy working mom I haven't had the time or the know-how to put my marching boots on. Now I can!!! I have posted on my blog about it to spread the word. I am also going to get the RED Razor phone. I was also thinking how much would be collected if some car companies got in on the RED thing. Could you imagine how quickly large amounts of money would be donated from someone buying a RED car???? Just my thinking for you. I AM PROUD TO BE A PART THIS!!!<BR/><BR/>love AmandaAmandaMagickhttp://www.amandamagick.bravejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160941282621436612006-10-15T12:41:00.000-07:002006-10-15T12:41:00.000-07:00Hopefully RED will be coming to us smaller towns here in the midwest. There's so much RED I want to buy, but none anywhere in sight. :( I will be patient. Come to small town Ohio. I want EVERYTHING RED! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160940301551257102006-10-15T12:25:00.000-07:002006-10-15T12:25:00.000-07:00Hi Colette,<BR/><BR/>What an amazing and deeply personal post - I felt honored being able to read your words!<BR/><BR/>Yes, the launch of RED in the U.S. was awesome and overwhelming. It is the cumulation of all of our actions and desires for quite some time.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I have yet to see Oprah's show. I had to work that day and couldn't tape it at home. A friend of mine from out of town taped it for me so I'll be able to see it in about a week.<BR/><BR/><BR/>No problem - I know that I'll feel as proud and as positive about the launch of RED when I finally see the program as I do right now.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I did go to a Gap store Friday night and bought an olive Desi(red) tee and a red Inspi(red) tee!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Just like my two EDUN ONE tees, they are made of the softest cotton and so comfortable to wear.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Take very good care, Colette. Blessings surround you always.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Inspi(red) and Empowe(red), debbiedebbie khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04926385160300326486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160938658574947222006-10-15T11:57:00.000-07:002006-10-15T11:57:00.000-07:00Wow, what an incredibly positive campaign. It really says a lot when Bono, Oprah and so many other public figures can set in motion market forces for human upliftment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160932716178179902006-10-15T10:18:00.000-07:002006-10-15T10:18:00.000-07:00Congratulations on the US launch!<BR/><BR/>Red is the color of our life force - and working together we can make a difference to empower the health and welfare of our global citizens!<BR/><BR/>Let's make it so and create [Red] Services to connect the micro economies throught the web - every dollar we can donate from our efforts will help.<BR/><BR/>I have E-mailed a proposal to Mr. Shriver and am excited to get started.<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/>Ron Festine<BR/>www.HIPjobs.netRonhttp://www.HIPjobs.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160932171338223492006-10-15T10:09:00.000-07:002006-10-15T10:09:00.000-07:00WoW! Like so many others, after watching Oprah I ran out to the closest Gap to get all (RED)ed up. The store was flooded with people within 15 minutes of Oprah signin' off. By the time I got there, only 1 inspi(RED) shirt remained - and I wasn't shy about grabing it. It is awe inspiring to see so much positive reaction to something that can potentialy have a HUGE impact. I only wish I could have been a part of this wonderfuly creative endeavour. By the way, I would like to get a template for my blogger page. Will that happen soon?Randy K. Maconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17409258574437232192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160932043218767202006-10-15T10:07:00.000-07:002006-10-15T10:07:00.000-07:00glad to see that most of the GAP products are affordable for the average consumer... even the cell phone from what i see is a decent price. Nice that its being pitched to the middle class - we're the ones who will keep this RED going... and nice too that the manager of my local GAP said that GAP had a 5 yr committment to RED.donna_mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14045165103072955362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160928564629537572006-10-15T09:09:00.000-07:002006-10-15T09:09:00.000-07:00I second the idea of a children's line. I have grand-nieces and grand-nephews to shop for.<BR/><BR/>Other items on my (RED) wishlist:<BR/><BR/>(RED) music. Singles by various artists available for download. Or compilation CDs/downloads like the old "Red Hot & _____" collections for AIDS.<BR/><BR/>(RED) pet products: collars/leashes, dishes, beds, carriers, toys, all natural treats. Anything for the pampe(red) pet.<BR/><BR/>(RED) coffee: fair trade, organic, caf. and water decaf. Beans and ground. Starbucks?<BR/><BR/>(RED) jewelry & accessories: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, toe rings, body jewels, hair clips/ties.<BR/><BR/>(RED) makeup/body products: Body Shop? M.A.C.?<BR/><BR/>(RED) children's books. A book for each African country to teach other children around the world about the lives of African children.Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08967884783883933413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160925638319826782006-10-15T08:20:00.000-07:002006-10-15T08:20:00.000-07:00I am so happy to be apart of RED, just by purchasing items. I live faraway from a Gap or any other stores, so after Oprah aired, I went right on Gap.com and could only order a few items, because they were all sold out! How fantastic! I will keep checking back to order the inspired t-shirt...God bless RED and Africa!jannanonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07404042407550428494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160918761345733892006-10-15T06:26:00.000-07:002006-10-15T06:26:00.000-07:00I am inspi(red). I just learned about(RED) and I am amazed. It's simple and brilliant.<BR/>However, I haven't found any products for children. I have three of my own (ages 2, 4 and 5), and as soon as I saw those GAP <BR/>T-shirts, I wanted to get them each one. They already have a general understanding about poverty, homelessness and illness. They also have performed small acts of charity. It makes them feel special and important, and it teaches them at the same time. I'm sure there are many other children (and parents) out there who would love to go (RED). <BR/>That said, are there any plans for a children's line? My husband and I joked about Tees that read <BR/>Ti(red), Bo(red) and Perspi(red). Not exactally inspirational but you get the point. We need some kids' wear!<BR/>Again, I must stress what a phenomenal idea this is. Truly, fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28236681.post-1160913086694514452006-10-15T04:51:00.000-07:002006-10-15T04:51:00.000-07:00I already went shopping and plan on getting all the RED products. This is an excellent idea and I love that I can do my part- even in a fun way!Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181208070704983767noreply@blogger.com