46664 - It's In Our Hands
Funny man, Ricky Gervais, (hosting the Golden Globes tonight – January 16th) gets serious in this video, in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664. He mentions AIDS statistics
And finishes with the 46664 slogan, “It’s In Our Hands” - it’s in our hands to make a difference.
Do you have a spare 67 minutes to make a difference? Then you’re ready to join the world celebration of Nelson Mandela Day on July 18th.
Nelson Mandela Day is an international day recognized by the United Nations in honor of Nelson Mandela’s birthday where he celebrates by asking everyone to help make the world better, healthier and just. As Madiba (Nelson Mandela) turns 92 this Sunday, in honor of his 67 years of service to humanity, you can wish him a happy birthday by donating 67 minutes of your time to doing something good for others.
It’s a global call to action for people to recognize their individual ability to make an imprint and change the world around them. Mandela Day inspires people from every corner of the world to embrace the values that have embodied Nelson Mandela’s life – democracy; equality; reconciliation; diversity; responsibility; respect and freedom.
Last year’s inaugural Mandela Day was launched in Los Angeles, and supported by celebrities such as Forest Whitaker, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Sharon Stone, and Alfre Woodard. A Mandela Day concert in New York city on July 18 followed as Whoopi Goldberg, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Susan Sarandon, Stevie Wonder, Lil’ Kim, Cyndi Lauper, Will.i.am, Freshlyground and many others contributed their time and talent to the fundraiser event. Many of the artists were wearing their 46664 Bangle bracelets, reinforcing the philanthropic messages of the 46664 campaign. Wear your 46664 Bangle with extra pride on Mandela Day!
Visit these sites for inspiration on how you can make a positive impact in your community on this year’s Mandela Day:
Great ideas from Sir Richard Branson, who supports the 46664 Campaign!
Participate in the Mandela Day celebrations
Post your Mandela Day birthday wish on the 46664 Bangle fan page
Looking Good while Doing Good: Miss Chile, Miss Japan, Miss Cameroon, Miss USA wearing the 46664 Bangle bracelet
Looking good took on a new meaning this week in South Africa, as Miss World representatives wore the 46664 Bangle bracelet to raise awareness for the HIV/AIDS prevention campaign in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Over the years, the Miss World event has raised more than $400 million in support of children’s charities worldwide, and philanthropy has become an integral part of the pageant. The Beauty with a Purpose award recognizes the Miss World contestant who has made a real difference to people in need as they volunteer their time and efforts towards a local charity. As these beautiful young women highlight the importance of humanitarian campaigns, they bring hope to thousands of people in need, making the world a better place.
Thank you for your support. Beauty with a purpose, indeed!
This year’s Mandela Day concert is in Madrid! Can’t jet off to Spain? That’s okay, you can still join the world celebration by donating 67 minutes of your time to do something good for others in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service to humanity.
On July 18, Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday, people around the world will be celebrating Mandela Day - acknowledging his life’s work and that of his charitable organizations; ensuring his legacy continues forever.
Mandela Day is an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and a global call to action for people to recognize their individual ability to make an imprint and change the world around them. Mandela Day inspires people from every corner of the world to embrace the values that have embodied Nelson Mandela’s life – democracy; equality; reconciliation; diversity; responsibility; respect and freedom.
“Where there is poverty and sickness, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. Our work is for freedom for all. It is in your hands now.” ~ Nelson Mandela, Hyde Park, London, June 2008.
Nelson Mandela has given 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. Mandela Day calls for 67 minutes of time, supporting your chosen charity or serving your local community. Make your 67-minute pledge. And when you enjoy how good it feels to help others, you may just find yourself making every day a Mandela Day.
US-based Henry Rollins is known as a controversial and thought-provoking rock ‘n roll raconteur, and is also an activist for social equality. It’s because of his humanitarian efforts that he was presented with a 46664 Bangle – the official bracelet in support of the 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Henry Rollins is honored to wear the silver 46664 Bangle
Rollins has a repertoire that includes acting, writing, fronting Black Flag and the Rollins Band – and last week South Africa enjoyed being part of his “Frequent Flyer” world tour, where he shared tales of rock ‘n roll mayhem, current events dissected live and postcards from his continent-spanning travel adventures.
In response to receiving the 46664 Bangle, which is engraved with Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number 46664, Rollins said, “It is of course, an honor to receive this acknowledgement of concern and effort to facilitate human progress. Considering where itis coming from, I am quite awed. Anyone who can help others, should. It is as simple as that. And so, we have much to do and much to look forward to. If anything, this is an encouraging reminder of that and I am beyond grateful. Thank you so much.”
Nelson Mandela pays a surprise visit to the Springbok rugby team's practice session, 1995
Aptly titled, this new documentary (out this week on ESPN) refers to the extra special magic Nelson Mandela provided as an honorary member of the 15-man rugby team in South Africa. If the theme sounds vaguely familiar, you may be thinking of Invictus; Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-nominated film which was released last year, telling the gritty story of how Nelson Mandela and the 1995 Rugby World Cup helped South Africa’s healing process as the country struggled to find its feet in its newly-established democracy.
Even though some of us were in South Africa at the time and actually at that momentous World Cup final match in 1995, watching the celluloid rendition of this powerful political-sporting story 15 years later still induced some hard-to-believe moments. To the uninitiated, it must have seemed such an unlikely story, so perfect that it could only have been fabricated by Hollywood. And yet, the events happened (pretty much) the way Mr Eastwood portrayed it.
The 16th Man documentary is directed by Cliff Bestall and its drier, journalistic tone gives credibility to this tale that might otherwise be dismissed as exaggerated cheesiness straight out of Hollywood. Perhaps more fantastic than the movie Invictus or The 16th Man documentary is the fact that this story happened at all, and how different the outcome may have been for South Africa had it not been for “Madiba” (Nelson Mandela) striding out on to the field that day, in his green and gold Springbok rugby shirt.
“Who would have ever imagined that people would be dancing in the streets in Soweto for a rugby victory of a Springbok side?” asks Bishop Desmond Tutu rhetorically. “But they did!”
Produced by 46664 Bangle supporters, Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, The 16th Man promises to deliver an inspiring story – don’t miss it!
We can’t get enough of the 46664 Bangle bracelets on the red carpet! See Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary wearing the two special-edition 46664 bangle bracelets, designed by London jeweler, Sabine Roemer. Oscar video clip of 46664 Bangle
Want to own your own? Then check out Morgana Freeman (Morgan’s daughter) wearing the beautiful silver 46664 bangle. Help to raise funds, aspirations and skills by buying the ‘South African bracelet for hope’ on this site.
The 46664 Bangle project aims to raise $130 million over 12 years. More than 4,000 job opportunities (and stories of hope) will be created, whilst contributing funds to the 46664 Campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
