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11/2006
RenewNOLA would like to recognize the fundraising efforts of the Duran Duran fan club. They were in town in October for the Voodoo Music Fest and did a fantastic job raising over $2,600 for RenewNOLA. Thank you Duranies. We appreciate you!

The Duran Duran - RenewNOLA charity drive started on June 1, 2006 by four members of the Duran Duran Fan Club. With the excitement of Duran Duran performing at the Voodoo Music Experience, we decided to organize a fundraising drive in order to give back to New Orleans and to contribute to the rebuilding.

With the help of the fans of www.duranduranmusic.com, Duran Duran’s official web site -- www.duranduran.com, and our families and friends we were able to surpass our fundraising expectations. We were especially fortunate to have support from DDM by posting our drive information on the front page of the fan club along with also allowing us to post a link that led directly to our donation pay pal account. Along with Katy from Ask Katy on DD.com and Duran Duran we were given pieces of memorabilia that we were able to auction on EBay. All of those proceeds were included in our fundraising drive.

There were also fans that went above and beyond the call of duty. In particular, Jenny C donated the proceeds from selling blue Hurricane Katrina Bracelets, our own CJ sold memorabilia and donated her proceeds to our drive effort, and many others counted pennies to be able to at least donate monetarily to the drive. It didn't matter how big or small a donation was given. All was welcome and appreciated by everyone who participated in our fundraising efforts.

Being a part of this drive was amazing. We were literally four strangers coming together to give back to a city that had recently been through so much. Even so, New Orleans was by far one of the best city's traveled through DD tours and had the most amazing energy.

Our success was because of the fans of Duran Duran. They have built a community on their fan sites that has become like a family. We laugh, we play, we argue and we especially come together in times of need to help others.

Giving to RenewNOLA and seeing New Orleans was by far one of the most memorable moments of the year. Not to mention, the great performance Duran Duran put on at the Voodoo music fest!

The Duran Duran - RenewNOLA Fundraising Team:
Lisa, Beth, Carmen, and Nikki

9/19/06
Hey Renew NOLA!

Since Duran Duran will be performing at the VooDoo
Music Fest at the end of Oct., a few of us Duranies
have gotten together to have a charity drive to raise
funds for Renew NOLA. We hope to present you with this
donation in person. Thanks again for the help you have
provided NOLA. Here's the email for further info on us:

NOLACHARITYDRIVE@YAHOO.COM

See you guys in Oct. for Voodoo!!

9/16/2005
This is a great idea!
Sara Arlington, VA

9/17/2005
Tulane student, can't wait to get back to my second home!
Jennifer Houston, TX

9/19/2005
I have family in Lafourche Parish, New Orleans, and Waveland; all affected by the hurricane and still call SE LA my home. Thanks!
Guy The Woodlands, TX

9/19/2005
Two NOLA natives who thank you for doing this!
Michael Burbank, CA

9/19/2005
My family and I have relocated to GA from NOLA in the wake of Katrina. Thanks for your efforts.
Eduardo St. Marys, GA

9/19/2005
Thanks for helping out everyone in New Orleans. I lived in Kenner/LaPlace for 32 years and this is the least I can do.
Stacie El Dorado, AR

9/20/2005
For my brother and his family and for my sister and her boyfriend. NOLA will be back!
Doran Prairie Village, KS

9/20/2005
Keep the spirit alive!
Wendy Arlington, VA

9/20/2005
I’m a native of Louisiana and my heart has always been in New Orleans and even more so now - I know NOLA will rise again!!
Cheryl Dallas, TX

9/21/2005
I am proud to show my support for the best city in the world. No matter what obstacles try to get in the way. My prayers are with everyone.
Jane Charlotte, NC

9/22/2005 I grew up in uptown N.O. and have many wonderful memories of going shopping on Canal Street and in the French Quarter as a young girl. I'd love to see the city come back once again and be a safe environment for us all. Let the good times Roll!! Margaret Covington, LA

9/22/2005
This is a great way to support the rebuilding of New Orleans!
Nona Plano, TX

9/26/2005
I used to live in New Orleans. Thank you for doing this.
Enrica Monte San Vito, Italy

9/28/2005
Viva La New Orleans!!!! Good Luck and I think this is a wonderful Idea.
Jennifer NOLA

9/29/2005
My family lives on the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Gulfport and Long Beach. Hurricane Katrina has affected the whole nation not just the residents of the coast. We stand behind the rebuilding of the greatest cities in the United States.
Tina Laurel, MD

9/29/2005
I just returned home from an animal rescue mission with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team. I can't stop crying....
Michele Vancouver, British Columbia

9/29/2005
I hope this little contribution will help. Myself and my friends will wear them proudly. Long live New Orleans! Thank you,
Leigh San Diego, CA

10/6/2005
New Orleans natives, every single one of us. Just moved out of sister's house where we've been since Katrina into an apartment. Oh well. We'll be good so long as we can have our annual Endymion party...preferably at home in New Orleans!
Mary Savannah, GA

10/12/2005 The best of luck to you and THANK YOU for your efforts! Julie Petoskey, MI

10/14/2005
Thanks - From a New Orleans expatriate
Pringle Chapel Hill, NC

10/14/2005
Use the money well! New Orleans must rebuild!
Patricia Guilford, CT

10/15/2005 Love what y'all are doing, the bracelets are nice, too. I'm from N.O. - stuck in TN. It kills me to see what my poor hometown has been through but I just know it'll be back, better than ever before. I want to go home (someone get me some ruby slippers!)! Gail Hixson, TN

10/17/2005
Can't wait!!!!! I was born and raised in NOLA and I very much want my city to be renewed. Thanks,
Amelie Montgomery, AL

10/30/2005
Thank You...God Bless
Donald Harrisburg, PA

11/2/2005
I am a La. native and I have been trying to do as much as I can to help family and friends affected. I am glad to see this grassroots organization was formed. I will post your flyer where I work. Keep the faith many people have NOT forgotten.
Michele Arlington, VA

11/3/2005
I hope you sell a million of these! I'm sending them to friends who love NOLA. And keeping one for myself...
Jacqueline NOLA

11/3/2005
Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the rebuilding of New Orleans!
Dorothy Metairie, LA

11/3/2005
Don't forget Slidell!!
Theresa Leon, KS

11/4/2005
I’m sending these to displaced New Orleanians so they can feel connected.
Karen Terrytown, LA

11/4/2005
Thank you for doing something so great for our wonderful city!
Helene Mandeville, LA

11/5/2005
Saw you on the WWL morning show with Sally Ann Roberts.
Glen NOLA

11/5/2005
I was adopted as an infant and just recently searched and found my birth mother, who is and has been a resident of New Orleans most of her life. She was fortunate enough to have escaped most of the effects of Hurricane Katrina, however other family members weren't as fortunate. Since then we have been communicating back and forth via e-mail...and the pictures & video clips I have seen are needless to say a travesty. I hope this fundraiser will bring more than enough revenue to rebuild New Orleans stronger than before as a city and as a community!
Mark Phoenix, AZ

11/11/2005
We lived in NOLA for over 10 years out by the Lakefront and were so sad to see the devastation. It will be a struggle but I hope very soon y'all can say "laissez le bon temps roulez!!!"
Kim Santa Barbara, CA

11/13/2005
It ain't a sprint...it's a marathon!
Kimberlee NOLA

11/28/2005
I love the slogan! Renew New Orleans!!
Lynda Houston, TX

12/05/2005
Thank you so much for doing this. I have been separated from my hometown of N.O. for several years and due to Katrina (and other events) have decided that it's time to return...I hope we all can one day!
Julie Baltimore, MD

12/07/2005
I'm including bracelet with all Christmas gifts!
Juli Pensacola, FL

12/07/2005
From a Mercy girl living away but with family still in NOLA. Godspeed!
Eve Alexandria, VA

12/16/2005
I read about these in the Times-Picayune when I was there with Red Cross. Asked my shuttle driver to take me to VooDoo BBQ on the way to the airport so I could take one back home! Penny Lake Oswego, OR
12/18/2005 New Orleanians never die; they just go to Mardi Gras Heaven!
Kathy Jefferson, LA

12/20/2005
I am so glad ya'll are doing this. I lived in Lakeview and lost everything. Thank you so much for all of your efforts.
Kristin Jackson, MS

12/21/2005
I am pleased to buy these bracelets in honor of the historical ties between the Ohio River city of Cincinnati, where I’m from, and New Orleans.
Margaret Newport, KY

1/13/2005
We're pulling for you New Orleans, stay strong!!! Our prayers are STILL with you!
Peter Whitehall, PA

2/19   
Good luck with your project. Your neighbors in TX support and pray for all of you.      
Danielle   Angleton, TX
 
2/28   
Happy Mardi Gras 2006!!   
Adam Dallas, TX
 
2/28   
A BIG “Happy Mardi Gras” shout out to you…keep up the great work!!            
Theresa          San Francisco, CA
 
2/28   
Happy Mardi Gras New Orleans. I can’t wait for you to come back better than ever.              
Guy            Chicago, IL
 
3/1      
Thank you for what you’re doing! I work with Katrina evacuees who have relocated to the Washington, DC area and it’s really nice to be able to show my support in a more visible way. I hope you are able to raise lots and lots of money for the outstanding local charities you support!
Rachel            Silver Spring, MD