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11:11 A.M. Summer Update #3 (How It Ends Event)

June 25th, 2009

Hey everyone,

Some of the 11:11 A.M. staff traveled down to Washington DC to be involved with the Invisible Children, Resolve Uganda and Enough event called “How It Ends”. We made this video update to show you guys a little of what we did! Enjoy

- The 11:11 A.M. Team

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Destination: Hope

June 1st, 2009

Summer is just about here and 11:11A.M. has a new project underway — but we need your creative little brains to make this a success! Inspired by all of your support on our last project (Cards for Matt) – we introduce to you: Destination: Hope

What is it?
Destination: Hope is a postcard project meant to bring hope and strength to Jason Testa as he undergoes surgery and treatments for Tuberous Sclerosis. With severe developmental delays and nearly 27 tumors throughout his body, Jason is currently in a hospital in Boston, MA. Even though we can’t all be in Boston, MA with Jason – we can show him where we are and that we are thinking of him from afar and giving our well wishes, simply by sending a postcard his way.

How to help:
There are two ways to participate. For all you creative little souls out there – think DIY! Break out those watercolor paints, create a collage, or show us your drawing talents – by designing your own postcard! (See the guidelines below to make sure your postcard meets postal regulations.)

Art class not your strength? Not a problem! Find a postcard in a local shop that represents your town and/or your personality. Don’t forget to write a message of hope on the back! Nice and simple, right?

Just remember that a little thought will really go a long way. Let’s help Jason fill up those bland white walls with all of your beautiful artwork and postcards from around the world.

About Jason:
At just 3 months old, Jason Testa was diagnosed with a rare form of autism: Tuberous Sclerosis. While the disease itself is not identified as a type of cancer, it is known for causing tumors throughout the entire body that often turn cancerous. Jason’s friends and family have reached out to us to ask for your help in keeping Jason’s spirits up. Now 27 years old, Jason’s debilitating disease have caused developmental delays that only allow Jason to function at the ability of an 8-year-old. This project is meant to bring hope and strength to Jason and his family, as well as awareness for this rare disease. Every diagnosed case has been quite different, making treatments and outcomes difficult to determine. There is currently no cure for TS.

For more information on TS, Jason and his family, please check out a Project Onipa*A (http://www.myspace.com/projectonipaa) – a project started in honor of Jason, with the Hawaiian translation meaning “stay strong and never let go.”

Need some artistic inspiration?
Think summer. Think beach. Think vacation. — Think Happiness and Hope. Going along with the theme of Project Onipa*A we would like to ask that you [try to] keep your cards along the theme of Hawaiian starfish, wishes, hope, strength, etc.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Project Dates: June 1st- June 30th
Postal Regulations:
Size: http://postcalc.usps.gov/PopUps/pop_up12.htm
Approximate Postage on standard postcard:
Average sized postcards: 28 cents
Large sized postcards: 44 cents
Please check with local post office for current rates and size requirements

Address to send the cards to:
Jason Testa
1 Barnbridge Circle
Framingham, MA 01701