The project Kate O’Driscoll created in Landmark Education’s self-expression and leadership program began as a fundraiser to raise money for animal rescue groups and expanded to result in a proclamation by the governor of Georgia himself declaring October 10-16 to be Animal Friends Week.
The ‘Pure Love Project’ fundraiser was held on June 6 at Olde Blind Irish Dog Pub, and raised money for three groups: a dog rescue group, a cat rescue group and a pet food bank. These groups were Paw Prints Foundation, Cats in the Cradle Inc., and Save Our Pets Food Bank.
The work of O’Driscoll and the Pure Love Project eventually led to Georgia governor Sonny Perdue, who is himself a licensed veterinarian declaring Animal Friends Week in October. O’Driscoll sees public awareness and fundraising for rescue groups to be essential at this time, as due to the challenging economy, pets are being abandoned in record numbers. The Pure Love Project website gives more information about the three worthy groups its fundraiser supported.
Anna Zmorzynska’s project in Landmark Education’s self-expression and leadership programme was to raise money for a home for single mothers in Kirov, Russia.
Currently Father Zwolinski aids 11 mothers with food, lodging, clothing and supplies – through the project Zmorzynska is seeking to raise enough money for Zwolinski to set up a home for single mothers and their children to safely live in.
LeeAnn Robinson gives report of a project created in Landmark Education’s self-expression and leadership program: a comedy night fundraiser for Hola, Heart of Los Angeles, an organization that promotes opportunities for underserved youth in that city. The event, which is being held on July 6, will specifically raise money for Camp Inspiration, a three day camp for young people about to enter high school that involves leadership and team-building activities.
As her project in Landmark’s Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Danielle Sheehan created the 



Susana Garcia Cervero took fun to a new level when she created a fundraising event to benefit Medical Aid for Palestinians (www.map-uk.org). Cervero, who created the project in Landmark Education’s SELP, created the project to benefit those with an urgent need and bring an extremely entertaining event to the community at the same time.