Blogathon 2009

Sam and I are pleased (crazy?) to announce that Langley Politics Dotcom has joined the 2009 Blogathon, and will raise money for The United Way. The Blogathon has become a Lower Mainland blogging tradition, with more than 20 sites planning to participate this year, including another Langley blogger, Kristi Ferguson, over at Fraser Valley Pulse. From 6 a.m., Saturday, July 25 through 6 a.m., Sunday, July 26, we will publish a new post at least once every thirty minutes. As part of this, we are asking people to consider making a donation to the United Way (either a lump sum, or a per-post pledge).

Langley Politics Dotcom has been running continuously for almost six full years (our first post went live on July 31, 2003). In fact, we have timed things so that the final post of the Blogathon, at 6 a.m., Sunday, July 26, will be our 5,000th post. What better way to celebrate this milestone than giving back to the community that has been so good to us?

Why support the United Way of the Lower Mainland? We wanted to support the work that Township of Langley staff are doing. Township staff have been incredibly generous and creative in their fundraising for the United Way over the past few years, participating in several annual campaigns. Just look at these totals raised by the Township:

2008: $26,500
2007: $31,360
2006: $33,970
2005: $29,096

During the Blogathon, I'll post more about how Township staff accomplished these fantastic totals.

I am especially touched by the work the United Way funds with children aged 0-6. With two little girls in that age bracket, it hits close to home. For more on how the United Way helps in Langley, click here (Word document).

How can you help? Visit the Blogathon website here (or by clicking on the ad in the sidebar), register yourself, and pledge a donation. No money is collected by the Blogathon or us... after the day is complete, you will receive, by e-mail, a link to the United Way's donation website.

And settle in with us for a long 24 hours of posting, beginning at 6 a.m., Saturday, July 25. We have some surprises planned, and we hope you'll enjoy the effort.