We are the people we've been waiting for..

Hey guys!

Ah! Back to school next week...where has summer gone?! So with the start of new classes, a new year and for freshman a whole new life, also comes the start of (RED) in San Diego. I have been busy the past few weeks trying to recruit as many activists as possible as well as various faculty members and other organizations on campus...so we can really get going next week!! I will keep you all updated as to when the first meeting will be as well as other events... so keep checking the blog and as always please e-mail me with questions, concerns, or info about (RED).

I found this video on the (RED) website and I thought it was something cool to pass on. Sometimes it can be easy to get discouraged and feel like no matter what you do, it never makes a difference. But I think that it is important to see things like this, and hear stories about what the (RED) money is doing for so many lives. After hearing the stories of Sibongile, Lulu, and so many others I can't but feel like I am on the right path working with this organization, and I hope to spread that to as many others as possible!!

(Kelsey)

Get a song, save a life!

Hey all!

Thanks for the awesome response, I got quite a few e-mails from fellow staters wanting to get involved come September. I am getting really excited to get started with SDSU's chapter of (RED), I think it is going to be a really great year! I am still trying to work out some of the logistics and build a bigger group...so keep the e-mails coming, and if you have already e-mailed, keep spreading the word! I want to be able to really hit the ground running when we all meet up again in San Diego (last few weeks of summer..good? bad?).

As far as updates from (RED), a lot has been going on! We recently announced the newest addition to the brand, and it's something quite different than what you may be expecting. In the fall (RED) will introduce a system that will bring music into people's lives from (RED) artists. For $5 a month you will get weekly songs, as well as videos, and stories about (RED). Half of your monthly fees will go to the Global Fund...and then to a person who needs your help! So you get some sweet new tunes and someone gets to reclaim their life, pretty good deal right??

To read the press release or to pre-register..click the link

http://www.joinred.com/onlinemusicservice/

Hope you all are enjoying your last few weeks of freedom...and as always please e-mail me with any questions or comments!!!

(Kelsey)