Here's a little feature in Shape Magazine. They originally agreed to run an article on this incredibly cool joint project I did with my good friend Allan Schwarz in Mozambique (carbon offsetting + sustainable development) and the Race Against Global Warming (a community-based 5K walk/run). It was a great global-local tie in, but they opted for something more predictable. They also ran the photo from Mozambique and didn't credit the photographer: Esther Havens yo! Regardless, thanks for the coverage, Shape!!!!Labels: Mozambique, Race Against Global Warming, Shape Magazine
Two Gorillas, A Few Hundred People, and a Race Against Global Warming
Published Tuesday, October 09, 2007 by SROmgmt.
Summer Rayne smiles on in the crowd
A group of racers warming up
Kids race for the cause
Johnny and Summer Rayne at the Race Against Global Warming (Santa Cruz)
Setting up for the Race Expo
Couple runs the race in gorilla outfits
Simran Sethi
Johnny MCed and played some chords for the audience
Fred Keeley makes a heartfelt point
J. Wallace addresses the audiencePhotos compliments of: Johnny D.
Summer Rayne wears organic cotton/silk Doie Design dress
Summer Rayne wears organic cotton/silk Doie Design dress
For more information on how to bring a RACE AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING to you, click here.
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Runners at Race Against Global Warming get Tree Planted in their name
Published Sunday, September 16, 2007 by SROmgmt.
taking care of the nursery. Photo: M. ArnoldusFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Runners at the Race Against Global Warming get Tree Planted in their name
Schwarz, a native South African and former teaching fellow at M.I.T., moved to Mozambique in 1994 to confront the deforestation issues. “Environmentalism and sustainable economic development are the same thing in different clothes. We can give back what we take out so that everybody wins.”
Planting season in Mozambique will commence after the Race Against Global Warming in October and November, depending on the first rain. Keynote speaker, Summer Rayne Oakes, will head to Mozambique in November to see the planting site. "Each participant will get a new Mahogany, Panga Panga, Chanfuta, Pau Preto, or other indigenous tree planted to absorb the carbon dioxide from their travels," she says.
Adschwarz.com Runners at the Race Against Global Warming get Tree Planted in their name
September 14, 2007 (Santa Cruz, CA): At the Race Against Global Warming this September 29th in Santa Cruz, CA, registered participants will get a special gift in their name: an indigenous African hardwood planted at the Mezimbite Forest Center in Mozambique.
Allan Schwarz, Ashoka Fellow and designer of the Mozambican-based line a.d. schwarz, set up the Sofala Initiative to begin a woodcraft cooperative of high-end design as well as a nursery and tree management program to help re-forest and provide sustainable income in the local African communities. "This is a great opportunity to connect The Race participants to global warming and how it relates to the issues in Africa," comments Schwarz. Schwarz, a native South African and former teaching fellow at M.I.T., moved to Mozambique in 1994 to confront the deforestation issues. “Environmentalism and sustainable economic development are the same thing in different clothes. We can give back what we take out so that everybody wins.”
Planting season in Mozambique will commence after the Race Against Global Warming in October and November, depending on the first rain. Keynote speaker, Summer Rayne Oakes, will head to Mozambique in November to see the planting site. "Each participant will get a new Mahogany, Panga Panga, Chanfuta, Pau Preto, or other indigenous tree planted to absorb the carbon dioxide from their travels," she says.
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green living feature in Shape Magazine
Will you be in Santa Cruz, CA this September 29th? Sign up for the Race Against Global Warming, a 5K walk/run raising awareness and monies for the fight against global warming. The Race is partially sponsored by Shape Magazine, one of the only fitness magazines using recycled paper stock. Editor of Shape, Valerie Latona says, "We are committed to stamping out global warming and look forward to this worthwhile event."
The Race against Global Warming is one of many events that are happening across the world to heighten awareness on climate change. “The Race against Global Warming is an event that can be replicated in any community of any size,” says Summer Rayne Oakes, keynote speaker for the event. “It not only raises awareness of climate change, but allows members of the community to engage at all levels through positive action and wellness.”
The Race against Global Warming is one of many events that are happening across the world to heighten awareness on climate change. “The Race against Global Warming is an event that can be replicated in any community of any size,” says Summer Rayne Oakes, keynote speaker for the event. “It not only raises awareness of climate change, but allows members of the community to engage at all levels through positive action and wellness.”
Race Features:
The race will feature live music, celebrity keynote speakers and information demonstrating what we can do to address global warming. Proceeds from the event will be donated to non-profit Stop Global Warming Virtual March; Ecology Action; and the Ocean Conservancy. Resources and information are available through RaGW to assist environmental groups nationwide in bringing the Race against Global Warming to their communities.
The race will feature live music, celebrity keynote speakers and information demonstrating what we can do to address global warming. Proceeds from the event will be donated to non-profit Stop Global Warming Virtual March; Ecology Action; and the Ocean Conservancy. Resources and information are available through RaGW to assist environmental groups nationwide in bringing the Race against Global Warming to their communities.
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