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AsianWeek: "Web Site Raises Money for Hep B"
December 30, 2008
Online shoppers can now purchase items and donate to S.F. Hep B Free, all in one click of a mouse at the Web site wearehepatitis.com.
The site falls under the umbrella organization wearecharities.com, a new shopping Web site that serves a multitude of non-profit organizations.
Husband and wife founders Gail and Stephen Webb build a website for each participating non-profit and its charity. Each time a web visitor clicks on a product to view, purchase or compare pricing in the shopping section of the site, the charity will earn proceeds. The success of the site is, however, contingent upon the organization’s ability to market it to its supporters.
Wearecharities.com earns profits only when consumers click on the ads on the sides of the site from Google and other partnering companies.
Whether it is fundraising for malaria treatments for Africa’s underserved communities or being active in their church, the Webbs have shared a life-long passion for philanthropy that is now being extended nationally.
The residents of Charleston, S.C., heard about the S.F. Hep B Free Campaign in early 2008 after a friend introduced them to Assemblywoman Fiona Ma during their visit to the Bay Area.
Upon hearing her passion and dedication to raising awareness for hepatitis B, Stephen and Gail knew that they wanted to do what they could to support the cause.
“It was overwhelming and inspiring to see her championing a cause so often and publicly,” said Stephen in his southern drawl. “We immediately knew we wanted to help.”
“On a personal level, this project was very important to us,” Gail said. “One of our family members has hepatitis C and has undergone chemotherapy.”
The Webbs are also working with the Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center to create a fundraising Web site for HIV.
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Non-profits interested in participating can email info@wearecharities.com.
Written by Angela Pang · Filed Under San Francisco Hep B Update
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Press Release: "Hepatitis B: The Greatest Healthcare Disparity for Asians"
AsianWeek Publishes First Ever Newspaper Section Devoted to Disease that Affects 1 in 10 APIs
November 01, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO—(U.S. ASIAN WIRE)— Recognizing that hepatitis B is the greatest health disparity for Asian Pacific Islanders in America and around the world, AsianWeek newspaper has dedicated an entire special supplement to hepatitis B awareness, in its Oct. 31 issue.
1 in 10 Asians are chronically infected with Hep B and are 4 times more likely to die from liver cancer compared with the general population. 80% of all liver cancers are caused by the Hep B virus and one person dies every 45 seconds from hepatitis B induced liver cancer. Hepatitis B is not only vaccine preventable, but it also has effective treatments that can slow or prevent liver damage caused by the disease.
“This unique production underscores the importance of ending this deadly disease and the power of the Asian Pacific Islander community to come together and make a difference by working with elected officials, the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical corporations, nonprofit organizations and governmental institutions,” said James Fang, AsianWeek president.
In the supplement, Section Editor Bill Picture gives readers a comprehensive overview about the disease, an update on current research going on, different treatment currently available, where people in San Francisco can go to get tested, the global hepatitis B initiative, and more. Stories can be viewed online at www.asianweek.com.
As the first news organization ever to publish a special Hepatitis B supplement, AsianWeek has consistently shown its commitment to educating the community about the disease, through its weekly S.F. Hep B update, which can be viewed online:
www.asianweek.com/category/news/health/san-francisco-hep-b-update/
The special supplement is presented by Gilead Sciences. Major sponsors also include California Pacific Medical Center, Novartis, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
“We look forward to partnering with community members to increase disease awareness and expand access to treatment for those patients in need,” said Kevin Young, executive vice president of Commercial Operations at Gilead Sciences.
AsianWeek is also one of the founding members of the S.F. Hep B Free Campaign, a city-wide effort to screen and vaccinate all APIS for hepatitis B.
About AsianWeek and AsianWeek.com
AsianWeek and AsianWeek.com are based in San Francisco, CA. AsianWeek is the largest and most established English language news outlet serving the Asian/Pacific Islander American community. It is the only print media using audited circulation and U.S. Census tract demographics to target this affluent multicultural market.
AsianWeek.com is the number one Asian American website with the most viewership and content. AsianWeek.com includes daily news updates, daily blogs and the most interactive technical capabilities of any APA news site. http://www.asianweek.com
About S.F. Hep B Free
The SF Hep B Free campaign is a citywide initiative to turn San Francisco into the first hepatitis B free city in the nation. This unprecedented 2-year-long campaign seeks to screen, vaccinate and refer to treatment all adult San Francisco Asian and Pacific Islander (API) residents by providing convenient, free or low-cost testing opportunities at partnering health facilities and events, and through an aggressive public awareness and education campaign. http://www.sfhepbfree.org
Contact:
Angela Pang
AsianWeek
Community Editor
apang@asianweek.com
415-321-5894
November 01, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO—(U.S. ASIAN WIRE)— Recognizing that hepatitis B is the greatest health disparity for Asian Pacific Islanders in America and around the world, AsianWeek newspaper has dedicated an entire special supplement to hepatitis B awareness, in its Oct. 31 issue.
1 in 10 Asians are chronically infected with Hep B and are 4 times more likely to die from liver cancer compared with the general population. 80% of all liver cancers are caused by the Hep B virus and one person dies every 45 seconds from hepatitis B induced liver cancer. Hepatitis B is not only vaccine preventable, but it also has effective treatments that can slow or prevent liver damage caused by the disease.
“This unique production underscores the importance of ending this deadly disease and the power of the Asian Pacific Islander community to come together and make a difference by working with elected officials, the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical corporations, nonprofit organizations and governmental institutions,” said James Fang, AsianWeek president.
In the supplement, Section Editor Bill Picture gives readers a comprehensive overview about the disease, an update on current research going on, different treatment currently available, where people in San Francisco can go to get tested, the global hepatitis B initiative, and more. Stories can be viewed online at www.asianweek.com.
As the first news organization ever to publish a special Hepatitis B supplement, AsianWeek has consistently shown its commitment to educating the community about the disease, through its weekly S.F. Hep B update, which can be viewed online:
www.asianweek.com/category/news/health/san-francisco-hep-b-update/
The special supplement is presented by Gilead Sciences. Major sponsors also include California Pacific Medical Center, Novartis, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
“We look forward to partnering with community members to increase disease awareness and expand access to treatment for those patients in need,” said Kevin Young, executive vice president of Commercial Operations at Gilead Sciences.
AsianWeek is also one of the founding members of the S.F. Hep B Free Campaign, a city-wide effort to screen and vaccinate all APIS for hepatitis B.
About AsianWeek and AsianWeek.com
AsianWeek and AsianWeek.com are based in San Francisco, CA. AsianWeek is the largest and most established English language news outlet serving the Asian/Pacific Islander American community. It is the only print media using audited circulation and U.S. Census tract demographics to target this affluent multicultural market.
AsianWeek.com is the number one Asian American website with the most viewership and content. AsianWeek.com includes daily news updates, daily blogs and the most interactive technical capabilities of any APA news site. http://www.asianweek.com
About S.F. Hep B Free
The SF Hep B Free campaign is a citywide initiative to turn San Francisco into the first hepatitis B free city in the nation. This unprecedented 2-year-long campaign seeks to screen, vaccinate and refer to treatment all adult San Francisco Asian and Pacific Islander (API) residents by providing convenient, free or low-cost testing opportunities at partnering health facilities and events, and through an aggressive public awareness and education campaign. http://www.sfhepbfree.org
Contact:
Angela Pang
AsianWeek
Community Editor
apang@asianweek.com
415-321-5894
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